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August 28, 2017 5 Comments

Two months of physical therapy a.k.a “How was your weekend?”

I decided to go to physical therapy because the arm I broke in February was still hurting when I used it in certain ways, and it was sort-of-but-not-really free. I didn't have to pay any extra for it, but I did have to pay my $6600 out-of-pocket maximum and $4779 in annual premiums, so that... [Read More]

July 31, 2017 5 Comments

Stuff I Like: July 2017

It probably goes without saying that the #1 thing I like this month is that Congress has not taken away my health insurance. Big, BIG, BIG thanks to everyone who made calls and sent emails to their representatives on my behalf. You guys are awesome. Hopefully Congress will lay off this for awhile, I can... [Read More]

June 27, 2017 5 Comments

I may lose my life or my livelihood if you don’t call your Senators today

I know that sounds melodramatic. "Aaahh! I may die if you don't call your Senator! I'll go out of business!" Unfortunately it's true. This week the US Senate is planning to vote on a healthcare bill that allows states the option to remove the essential minimum benefits covered in every health insurance policy. This means... [Read More]

May 15, 2017 4 Comments

Book (festival) report: UntitledTown 2017

When Jen Larsen got sick and Wendy McClure's Skype connection went down, I was the sole original member of the Untitled Town Book Festival's "Blog to Book" panel to make it to the actual panel. I win! Or is that losing? I'm not sure. Thankfully Kate Harding saved my bacon and swooped in to take... [Read More]