Random thoughts

[RICHARD]

I read an article by one of the parents of his so-called "distressed babies" - and that is a term that :Mucky-Mucky" made up. She was born scarily premature, in what was otherwise a perfectly normal pregnancy, She is now happy and healthy, thanks to advances in medicine that did not exist 50 years ago. And while her parents are thankful every day that she is here, and were horrified watching the bills mount up as she fought to survive, they do not appreciate one bit being used as a scapegoat or the butt of a joke.

My point was about the term he used, not about the insurance or bills!

The bills - w/o coverage -would have wiped out that family. I don't know of anyone that could afford a bill like that.

My hospital stay was in the low 6 figures and that would have forced me to go into hiding over the costs, so I cannot imagine what the bills are like WITH insurance that covers only a portion of a hospital stay like that.

[cassiesmom]

Is there a full moon today? I've had a very topsy-turvy kind of day. People hurrying around, things that should be clear not making sense.

[Karen]

I miss being able to call Dad at random moments, chat about the absurdities of life ... Like the storm hyperbole, etc.

[Karen]

Instant oatmeal is best if consumed instantly. Just saying' ....

[cassiesmom]

This is post number 24,000 for me! I want to use it to say how thankful I am for all the very special people, kitties, dogs and pets of Pet Talk! You are the best of the best!

[Karen]

Awww, excellent, and we are honored to have you with us! Here's to 24,000 more!

[cassiesmom]

I heard on news radio today that in Illinois there is no restriction on the size of the campaign sign(s) you can put up in your yard, and no restriction on how long before or after an election you can have them on display. Does that mean I could have a five foot high "Shadrach Bond for Governor" sign? He was the first governor of the state of Illinois and was succeeded by Edward Coles in 1822. They tend to "grow" close to the berm as election day gets closer (the primary is March 18th).