Did Vince Get The Job?

Well, it looks very good. The County of Santa Clara has emailed Vince saying that they are only hung up on a salary approval.  That sounds very much like he's in.  They did tell him what the salary is and what the benefits are, so I am hopeful that they would not do that unless they are serious about him.  If this happens, it would be the most money Vince has ever earned and would mean the end of our struggles.  My goodness what an exciting thing

One less tooth

Oh What a day!  This nagging toohache turned into a full blown pain machine!  I could see how, in the not too distant past, people would commit suicide rather than endure a major toothache.  Yes  I neglected it, yes the dentist terrifies me.  But my last dentist really ripped me off.  She managed to deplete my dental insurance  maximum on cleanings!  Thats right, she had my teeth cleaned three times while telling me she would not deal with the tooth because it was too broken.  She recommended I see an oral surgeon to do it!  Except she didn't bother to recommend an actual orals surgeon.  Just that the type of dentist I need.  Not only did she not bother to help me find help for the tooth, she did no work on me at all.  Even the laser cleaning was not done by her, she just left me hanging with the pain.  So I called 1800-dentist and they found me an awesome female dentist who extracted the tooth in less than two minutes with no problem. She was nice, effective and honest.  I had to pay for it, but it only cost me 220 dollars and I like her so much now she will be my permanent dentist, and she will do all of the cosmetic and restorative work.

Thanks Ms. Ngyuen!  I think she's great!  So,,,,,,Since there is a whole in my mouth besides my mouth, I'm not gonna right much now.  OH the Agony!

History Will Be Made

The vote has been cast.  The healthcare bill has been approved.  And while its just a fragile victory, it has galvanized a movement to give the citizens of this country the fundamental right to healthcare coverage.  No longer do we have to suffer with the fear of becoming catastrophically ill  with no safety net.  I am proud of Nancy Pelosi for bearing the burden of this bill on her shoulders.  She has become an object of hatred and scorn yet continues to lead effectively.

How many of us have sought employment simply because the healthcare benefits are good?  How many of us have had to worry about loosing that job because we fear having no healthcare?  And finally, how many of us have ever known what its like to not have health care?

Its a fact that people who have health insurance are actually healthier than people who do not. I am ashamed of the hostile opposition to this issue.  These hateful, angry, ugly people should suffer without health insurance themselves for all the nastiness they have spread around.  They are a disgusting virus that spreads itself by attacking good people and attempting to destroy them in their tracks.  My prayer is that their mouths are silenced, but I know that will never happen.

I have lived for years with chronic illness.  I have lived many years without health insurance.  I know first hand what its like to fight for healthcare.  Likewise, I know what its like to be denied health coverage.  It is a humiliating place to be.  

Peace be with you!

Facebook Free

Ive permanently said goodbye to facebook. Its like sending your children off to college only less expensive.

I started feeling my political and social commentary were getting a bit personal and heated on facebook. While I wish to challenge people to think, I do not want to throw too much of my liberal pie in the innocent onlookers face. Here, I can rant and rave all a I want.

I finding writing to be cathartic. Likewise, I find writing which others my read to be even more cathartic. Life is too short and times are too troubled to simply be quiet. To be polite. Many of the issues facing the people of the U.S. are exciting, upsetting and require speaking out. I hope to do that here and on twitter with the comfort of knowing Im not offending young viewers:)

Stay tuned, welcome.