I say yes, you say no, OR People are Strange

No way, Bren, no way. 

Hugs back at you. Edited to add: Hope you get the job you really want.

Welcome Brigadoon.

I wanted to give an update on my gf who did not have health insurance (couldn't afford it on her sub 20K annual salary) but desperately needed hip replacement surgery (she's 5 years too young for Medicare).  She got her surgery and well on her way to being able to work again thanks to Obamacare.  Her out of pocket was $2200 and she was even able to get the more advanced anterior surgery.  Good for her, she has been very good with her money despite living on the edge and was able to pay all the copays and out of pocket and her $45 monthly premium.  

I feel so bad for those states that have denied their citizens enhanced Medicaid and/or those people who refuse to get an ACA plan (and make the rest of us pay or the cut the nose of to spite their own faces response) for whatever reason.

A big storm just rolled through here.  I love thunderstorms. 

Bren -- I'm sorry to hear that, but face it -- some things don't work out because something better is coming along and you will be so ready -- no strings and ties to detach from any other place.  Just say yes and get down to business.

RR -- too funny.  Sometimes in weather like this.....I just wash my hair and let it dry in its natural state.  It doesn't actually look all that great, but due to the perm there are curls and as long as I don't mess too much with it.....the frizz keeps hiding.

Quinn -- those governors who refused M-Aid expansion should be thrown out of office.  They are letting people suffer and die, for the most small-minded and hideous reason.  They belong on a chain gang with no Insurance of their own. 

Just had another super pour-down here..........had it most of the night.  We are set, wet, wet.  There is some more of this around I believe, but will wait for a weather report because I'm not sure if we are in the hit category, the miss category, or the hit and miss which we were in all day today but have had two good soakers out of it. 

Jackie

welcome. Brigadoon.  So happy you found us.

Bren, sorry about your employment frustrations. I just do believe that you are going to find something that fits you better.

Haven't been around much as I was out of town for a couple days. Had a contract opportunity come up so went north to work on some firewalls. Glad to be home. Tomorrow will be catch up with home stuff!

Yorkie!!!!!

Glad you are back home safe and sound.  Take a good long rest.  Looking forward to the pics and dialogue.  You have a lot to catch up with here too.

Jackie

Getting ready for a hot, humid day here too Bren.  Ick -- one of my favorite words.  More rain predicted for tomorrow.  Well, we would likely cool down again for a short while.  Got a ton of things to work on today.  Taking my Bichon for his summer cut......and afterward, another two dogs to go....for cuts. 

Bren, I have fingers crossed that something will turn up for you.  I know about living in 'depressed' areas.....they are affordable, but a challenge when you still need to work.  It has always been 'depressed' here.  Fingers crossed and hoping I don't jinx myself but in the 17 yrs. I've been home I've never applied for a job.  Hate to admit....I wouldn't know how to go about it anymore.  I do think most of the people I've talked too that applied for anything....had to do it online.  When I did apply for jobs ( long time ago now ) it was the old-fashioned way....paper application and maybe an interview or two. 

Jackie

Bren, sorry you didn't do well on that test but maybe it's a blessing in disguise!!  Hope you find something you really like and made a decent wage!!  

And today Boehner says he's going to "sue" the President over his use of executive authority.  In other words, since Congress wouldn't do ANYTHING, they now are going to sue because a couple things have actually been accomplished.  Their goal, of course, was to make certain that nothing was accomplished.  Oh crap.  I'm just sick and tired of this stuff.  The guy in Mississippi who lost last night (can't remember his name...  McDaniels????)  Anyway, he lambasted his opponent (Cochran???) because he "reached across the aisle" and therefore "turned his back on conservative ideals".  To translate, he talked to the darker skinned people and they voted for him.  

Understand perfectly Brigadoon.  We will be right here when your ready. 

In the meantime I'd have to say love this happened to someone so shy of brain cells.. http://www.addictinginfo.org/2014/06/25/bachmann-silly/  A bit surprised that it came from Fox News...Tundra Tootsie Tart should be next. 

Jackie

E.  Meant to say that I read a number of times about how few Executive Orders Pres. Obama has put out.  In fact, I think there is a graphic showing  the last few Presidents.   I do think the joke will be on them when their smoke screen dissipates. 

IllinoisLady- What is the T(terrible) Party going to do if FOX stops shilling for them?  Can't wait to see what the comedians do with this.  I can see it now " Bringing you our new segment THE WORLD TURNS UPSIDE DOWN!"

I am not sure.  My sister is a FOX NEWS watcher an is smack dab in the middle of their demographic.  She phoned the other day very upset by all the war mongering on the right and our views were very similar.  She lives in Texas, an interesting State.  On one hand you have the Crazies - Ted Cruise. Louie Gomert,  their LT GOV. Greg Dewherst and Attorney General Greg Abbot a nd Rick Perry.  RUN (as in leave the State) or if you are a Democrat RUN for any office.

On the other hand you've got Austin, U of T - a liberal collection of great accomplished faculty and students. Wendy Davis,  Letica Van De Putte, (LBJ, Lady Bird, Ann Richards, Molly Ivins, ghosts that are starburst but left wit and wisdom as their legacy.) And we can't forget Willie Nelson, The Dixie Chicks, and a large minority party who has no friends in the State Republican party.

They need to be blue and these groups could be the ticket to change.

Yorkie -- I sent you a pm.  My explanation won't be as clear and concise as most, but will give you some place to start.  I know we are all still missing Sunny so much.

Jackie