People with demanding jobs in close quarters getting sick… can’t imagine why they might want to prevent that.

Feel free to DM if you have any questions about anything. There are also subreddits on dementia and aging parents that I found helpful.

It took a toll on my health and my doctor recommended yoga, so I would give that tip - do what you need to take care of your health. The biggest problems I had were related to legal and financial matters. If you don’t have your name on accounts, have a POLST, etc. this is a good time to do that.

I saw one the other morning while out walking. It was extremely cute and fluffy.

I had totally forgotten about this but I just re-read and that is a VERY strange story.

It is, but people can drop out which hopefully will reduce the number of people who will vote for them.

The reason we have it is that a R state senator (Abel Maldonado) demanded it in exchange for a vote on the state budget back in about 2009. He thought moderate Rs would have more of a chance if they didn't have a closed primary.

Oh never mind… never married and no kids so the crowd who are trying to enact laws based on their religion don’t impact him.

I’m left to assume he wants creationism taught in public schools while sending his kids to a fancy private school where they wouldn’t ever do that.

People will still have to go to work when we get our socialist utopia.

The pair they recommend is $37 so 10 pairs would be exorbitant!

They’re recommending wool underwear. Where are they traveling, Finland?

a man in a hat is using a theodolite on a tripod to measure something . Alt: a man in a hat is using a theodolite on a tripod to measure something .

I see what you did there.

1. Don’t worry about my companies destroying jobs. People will have UBI.
2. I will fight every tax hike on the wealthy to pay for UBI.

🎶 She’s got a sister
And God only knows how I’ve missed her
And on the palm of her hand is a blister 🎶

Interesting. I have thought about this with respect to Michael Tracey likely getting paid by some wealthy Epstein crony to claim that Epstein victims are lying.

Paul and John could sing.

He also picked that absolute weirdo in Arizona, Blake Masters. He seems to be drawn to people who seem like they might have a basement closet full of body parts.

I suppose this is going to be their entry point into banning birth control.

Scumbling

Scumbling: painting dry/thin/scratchy layers over another color.
(Painting by Maja Ruznic)

100%! Who wants to page through 18 phone screens of a drink menu?

Baby monitors are unnecessary if the parents’ room is just down the hall.

Tfw economists model public health outcomes

Also (in addition to Reagan) the 90s when we came of age were a relatively placid decade with comparatively few reasons to think about the role of government or get radicalized.

Doulas can be from any or no religion.

Hospice care often is medical support of the patient (medication/pain relief, vital signs) - in my family member’s case it tended to be a brief visit (~20 minutes). A death doula is for lengthier, non-medical support.

Abel Maldonado, former CA Republican state senator. They agreed to put it on the ballot (or pass it, I forget which) in exchange for a vote to pass the state budget, which at the time required a 2/3 majority and they needed a R vote.

😂

Back in the late 80s a country-type friend of mine pointed out the difference between a hick and a redneck. I don’t think Woody Guthrie was a redneck. Rednecks have a Kid Rock type attitude.

Maybe not in CA though, due to Prop 13. People who bought a long time ago are paying a small fraction of the property taxes they would be if they sold and bought something else, even if it’s smaller.