I wrote about this the first time back in 2019 and then again last December.
Monthly Archives: June 2022
Kerfuffles
I know, you are not supposed to kick a guy who’s already down.
But, what happens if that guy (or, in these cases, agencies) still send tormenting notices to you all the time?
Jack Ackerman, A’H
Today is my father’s birthday. We were not especially close. But, I am writing this to share with his grandchildren- and his great-grandchild. And, to let you know that just because someone wasn’t a great parent doesn’t mean he didn’t make a big difference in this world.
Stop it!
So, on Sunday, a client inquired about consuming megavitamins. Obviously, they don’t diligently read my blog. But, have been paying attention to the $ 900 million spent annually promoting those pills.
SCOTUS Screw-Up
I know I haven’t finished the two other blog posts about how SCOTUS (The Supreme Court of the United States) has been subverting the laws of the US over the past few years. But, this new ruling affects dialysis patients (and dialysis providers), so I will share this one first. (And, I haven’t gotten to the NY gun ruling abrogation or the overturning of Roe v. Wade!)
Profiteering
I know, I know. You are pissed as hell that gasoline prices are over $ 5 a gallon. And, that means freight prices are zooming up, so our food and sundry items are also manifesting inflationary increases.
QR Menus
I was hoping this trend would go away.
But, I fear the inflationary time we are living are going to give this a boost. Unless I can convince you- and about a billion others- to avoid places that rely on this.
Food Insecurity
We are not going to discuss the inflation taking over America. (Not to mention, this is a world wide phenomenon. After all, besides the initial supply chain disruption, Russia’s invasion and annihilation of Ukraine has boosted oil and food prices.)
It’s not high finance
Back when I went to school, we had to learn about the stock market and family budgets.
We were provided $ 1000 in funny money. And, we could buy stocks, puts, or calls. (Back when I went to school, you had to buy stock in lots of 100, which is why we were given that quantity of funny money. Nowadays, we can buy a single share of stock.) The contest revolved about the person with the highest balance after two months would win.
Get me to the church on time…
So, for the past two years, I have not driven a car. Which means I rely on others to get me where I need to go. (It also means I have missed a boatload of Phillies games. Sniff, sniff.)