In these days of loot by most medical institutions , across the world (including my own country India where things has moved the US way)...there is one institution in my beloved dear motherland which serves as an example for the whole world. This Institution provides "Pediatric cardiac care" with Love and free to all patients. Not even the stay and food is charged . And the environment is wonderfully positive and vibrant which instils immense confidence in and gives happiness to patients / relatives and the entire staff. Do visit "https://srisathyasaisanjeevani.org". In-fact a full fledged medical college shall be coming up soon, which shall impart free medical education to all students. Some Nursing institutions are already in place providing free Nursing courses.
The reason am narrating this is after reading all these comments, i felt we all are complaining (rightfully so )about the state of medicare in our countries. This post is to share that "yes" there is a beacon of hope and we can participate in our own ways ,in our own communities /lands and contribute in once again making medicare sacred and loving profession.
Sorry about your Flu bug Bill, but it is good to see that the flu is still alive and well after being taken over by the Covid bug for a couple of years. Welcome back!
It seems the Fed is bound and determined to go big on the recession they are brewing. After all, isn't that the best way to have wage growth slow or even drop? It also seems like a good way to keep the cost of fuel from hitting the stratosphere. Good 'ol demand destruction at its finest. Powell will definitely keep the Fed's 100% successful track record going...Will this be 12 out of 12 or just 11 out of 11? I can't keep track.
Bill, glad you are feeling better. Your essay today made me think of my first car. It was a 1967 Kharmann Ghia that my mom passed down. It needed some mechanical, electrical and body work. Perfect for a tinkerer like myself. I put in a lot of sweat equity (poetic homage to your flu sweats) to make it a cool car for a teenager. The funny thing about the car is that after about 3 years of TLC it started having shudders a few months before the engine seized. Was it the fuel pump? Was it the carburetors or was it the electrical or was it piston rings, etc.? I was not and am not a trained mechanic. So I bet some of my "adjustments" created some of the issues. Anyway, the warning signs from its erratic behavior and volatility were there. I feel the same way about the stock market and our economy. It is shuddering and its volatility is becoming more erratic by the day. It feels like a metaphorical engine seize is coming.
One thing we can count on. Going forward the picture painted by the government and the media of how our economy is doing will be pure distortion and lies, that after decades of only partial distortion and lies. But the stories will still be picked up and retold every day, under the assumption the numbers are accurate.
"Eventually, age and treachery triumphed over the doctor’s youth and skill" should read "Eventually, stubbornness and stupidity triumphed over the doctor’s youth and skill". I bet your wife wasn't too pleased with your decision. I have had two male members of my family ignore a doctor's advice to go to the hospital and decide to "tough it out" at home. Both died, causing immense heartache to their family. Bill, think of the effect on your family if you died when you make these decisions. Still, glad you are well again and back writing your excellent posts!
Yes Bill, some sort of flu like symptoms, but not the flu, not Covid, not sure? I agree, as do millions of families round the world, that hospitals are where you go to die, as they witnessed themselves. Our medical system has been corrupted like everything else in America, government, media, education etc, and how our doctors were forced to follow the corrupt narrative is a perfect example of our not so great reset. Trust In your own judgment and know your still above ground due to your intuition.
These comments inspire another question. How do you get elected as an independent and get to caucus with dems? Seems you would caucus with other independents. Guess they are moderates, which means they stand for nothing!!! Or am I missing the point? Just sayin'
Don Harrell
PS I personally think the Biden boys are stealing from Medicare and moving it to Medicaid in order to push all to obamacare and f--k us all.
If you stop to notice, feds are destroying Medicare for most people. Medicare advantage, according to my sources, say this plan will take you off Medicare and will probably not let you back on. Less return for doctors so they say no more Medicare patients. Thanks to Biden, he is destroying access to Medicare by getting these personalities to advertise Medicare Advantage as a Federal program and again, according to my sources, they are not a Federally recognized program. You will lose your Medicare for a trip to find out if you are in the right zip code, can I get my eyeglasses on Medicare or maybe my hearing aids. Nope, again according to my sources!! Just sayin'
A short time ago you mentioned about a philosophy of giving things away to people who don't contribute. It was two words based on a Scottish philosopher from the twentieth century.
I was going to save the two words so I wouldn't forget them but I forgot.
I had covid what a joke. It was sniffles and they charged me $180.00 to tell me that. What a racket.
“House prices have been going down for 3 months. But rising interest rates make them more expensive” !
Precious observation
Hope you're back to full fitness soon, Bill.
In these days of loot by most medical institutions , across the world (including my own country India where things has moved the US way)...there is one institution in my beloved dear motherland which serves as an example for the whole world. This Institution provides "Pediatric cardiac care" with Love and free to all patients. Not even the stay and food is charged . And the environment is wonderfully positive and vibrant which instils immense confidence in and gives happiness to patients / relatives and the entire staff. Do visit "https://srisathyasaisanjeevani.org". In-fact a full fledged medical college shall be coming up soon, which shall impart free medical education to all students. Some Nursing institutions are already in place providing free Nursing courses.
The reason am narrating this is after reading all these comments, i felt we all are complaining (rightfully so )about the state of medicare in our countries. This post is to share that "yes" there is a beacon of hope and we can participate in our own ways ,in our own communities /lands and contribute in once again making medicare sacred and loving profession.
Sorry about your Flu bug Bill, but it is good to see that the flu is still alive and well after being taken over by the Covid bug for a couple of years. Welcome back!
It seems the Fed is bound and determined to go big on the recession they are brewing. After all, isn't that the best way to have wage growth slow or even drop? It also seems like a good way to keep the cost of fuel from hitting the stratosphere. Good 'ol demand destruction at its finest. Powell will definitely keep the Fed's 100% successful track record going...Will this be 12 out of 12 or just 11 out of 11? I can't keep track.
Bill, glad you are feeling better. Your essay today made me think of my first car. It was a 1967 Kharmann Ghia that my mom passed down. It needed some mechanical, electrical and body work. Perfect for a tinkerer like myself. I put in a lot of sweat equity (poetic homage to your flu sweats) to make it a cool car for a teenager. The funny thing about the car is that after about 3 years of TLC it started having shudders a few months before the engine seized. Was it the fuel pump? Was it the carburetors or was it the electrical or was it piston rings, etc.? I was not and am not a trained mechanic. So I bet some of my "adjustments" created some of the issues. Anyway, the warning signs from its erratic behavior and volatility were there. I feel the same way about the stock market and our economy. It is shuddering and its volatility is becoming more erratic by the day. It feels like a metaphorical engine seize is coming.
One thing we can count on. Going forward the picture painted by the government and the media of how our economy is doing will be pure distortion and lies, that after decades of only partial distortion and lies. But the stories will still be picked up and retold every day, under the assumption the numbers are accurate.
Keep track of your blood oxygen to tell you when you need some support.
Don't be stubborn and go to the hospital when they tell you.
We need you to stay around and keep writing.
Glad you're feeling better.
"Eventually, age and treachery triumphed over the doctor’s youth and skill" should read "Eventually, stubbornness and stupidity triumphed over the doctor’s youth and skill". I bet your wife wasn't too pleased with your decision. I have had two male members of my family ignore a doctor's advice to go to the hospital and decide to "tough it out" at home. Both died, causing immense heartache to their family. Bill, think of the effect on your family if you died when you make these decisions. Still, glad you are well again and back writing your excellent posts!
Yes Bill, some sort of flu like symptoms, but not the flu, not Covid, not sure? I agree, as do millions of families round the world, that hospitals are where you go to die, as they witnessed themselves. Our medical system has been corrupted like everything else in America, government, media, education etc, and how our doctors were forced to follow the corrupt narrative is a perfect example of our not so great reset. Trust In your own judgment and know your still above ground due to your intuition.
Wishing you fast and full recovery.
These comments inspire another question. How do you get elected as an independent and get to caucus with dems? Seems you would caucus with other independents. Guess they are moderates, which means they stand for nothing!!! Or am I missing the point? Just sayin'
Don Harrell
PS I personally think the Biden boys are stealing from Medicare and moving it to Medicaid in order to push all to obamacare and f--k us all.
So good to have you back Bill!
Really miss you when you are gone, We believed you were busy with new strategy studies so weren't worried. A week in bed is a nasty dose of Flu!!
Here's hoping you have the bug properly conquered.
Ewan Lindsay
If you stop to notice, feds are destroying Medicare for most people. Medicare advantage, according to my sources, say this plan will take you off Medicare and will probably not let you back on. Less return for doctors so they say no more Medicare patients. Thanks to Biden, he is destroying access to Medicare by getting these personalities to advertise Medicare Advantage as a Federal program and again, according to my sources, they are not a Federally recognized program. You will lose your Medicare for a trip to find out if you are in the right zip code, can I get my eyeglasses on Medicare or maybe my hearing aids. Nope, again according to my sources!! Just sayin'
Don Harrell
PS Would like to hear if this is correct.
Hello Bill,
A short time ago you mentioned about a philosophy of giving things away to people who don't contribute. It was two words based on a Scottish philosopher from the twentieth century.
I was going to save the two words so I wouldn't forget them but I forgot.
What were they?
Peter H. Northup, O.D., M.Ed.
phnorthup@gmail.com