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Cake day: June 9th, 2023

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  • I guess there are many more deeply racist and sexist people than I wish to believe.

    This. I knew that there was a great deal of racism and misogyny in the USA but the extent of it is horrifying. Having lived almost my whole life there in various states, it still took me by surprise. I dont understand it and never will. Nor do I understand how people can fall for simplistic rhetoric and scapegoating. But clearly it works.
















  • If this visit had cost me less that us$500 I would be shocked. Most likely answer is us$500-$1000.

    When my wife had back surgery a few years ago the MRI alone cost us$600, the surgery with all of its various charges was over us$3k. I hope none of you have any idea how horrible it is waiting for a loved one to have surgery AND having to discuss payment/credit options with the staff on top of it. You are not thinking clearly and the numbers mean nothing because you dont have any choice but to agree. Then you feel horrible® because you are thinking about money instead of only if they will be OK.