How does everyone like being defined by the media? I find it rather reprehensible that I keep on seeing : "The American people want this, the American people don't want that, the American people don't like the health care plan!"
I really think the darker forces are in fighting so hard to stay in control, they keep on making this stuff up. The insurance companies don't want to be reigned in even though they make billions in profits! How much profit do you have to make before the original intent of what your business is all about shrivels up and dies?! The intent being to provide health care coverage to Americans.
I suspect they are just plain scared. But they better get over it. Because we elected a leader who will be tough for us. We have to do our part and communicate to our representatives forcefully, "you will be out of office if you don't deliver."
I bet if you asked any one person the following questions they would know at least one person, family or friend, who fit the description:
1. Inability to pay for coverage.
2. Preexisting condition.
3. Billing problems and/or unwillingness to listen to customer.
4. Can't carry insurance to next job.
5. Can't carry insurance to new home in other state.
6. Won't cover certain claims.
7. Takes a really long time to process your claim.
8. Won't pay because you didn't ask for permission to go to that hospital when faced with an emergency.
9. Wonder why you were billed $30 for a box of bandaids.
10. Wonder why you had to take three tests that all said the same thing and were charged for each one.
Insurance companies get it together. It is seeming like this is the era for Vampire Capitalism, as Dylan Rattigan calls it, to come to an end. Maybe kicking and screaming, but it is ending. How much do you want to salvage your companies from total destruction by the coming rage of the American people. It's better to just chip off most of the bad stuff and settle for $4 billion profit instead of $30. Don't you think?
Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Top ten reasons why my cat was a dog
1. Knew how to heel.
2. Had a well developed herding instinct.
3. Liked to lick our dinner plates clean.
4. Answered to the name of Mr.
5. Played fetch with sticks.
6. Liked to stick his head out of the car window.
7. Kept an eye on visitors.
8. Came when called.
9. Was loyal beyond his years.
10. Slept with a dog.
2. Had a well developed herding instinct.
3. Liked to lick our dinner plates clean.
4. Answered to the name of Mr.
5. Played fetch with sticks.
6. Liked to stick his head out of the car window.
7. Kept an eye on visitors.
8. Came when called.
9. Was loyal beyond his years.
10. Slept with a dog.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Ode to Mr. Gray
Today is my cat's last day here. He is nineteen years old and in failing health. Making the decision to put an animal to 'sleep,' as we so innocently call it, is not an easy decision. We have known for quite a long time that our cat was in declining health. With a large tumor that was inoperable-the doctors said an operation, while possible, would most certainly kill the cat. Hormones to make him more comfortable were possible and tried. Spitting out his pills daily, I didn't have the will to force him to take them. As life went on, our cat, a gray, neutered male lived on and one. One of the most stubborn, willful animals I have had the pleasure to live with!
He was part of our family for such a long time. He outlived his mother KC by a year. When he was born, he was part of a litter of seven kittens. He was the only gray one and always seemed part siamese due to his incessant meowing. He had us trained to open the door for him ( would knock our pottery off the counter if he couldn't get our attention), feed him on demand (same annoying habit) even though he had plenty of food in his bowl, and trip us up while walking. The last came about from growing up with our dog Beauty. They would sleep together, as Mr. Gray's mother, also living with us, soundly rejected him with fierce swats across the face. He really identified with Beauty. As Beauty had part sheep herder in her, Mr. Gray must have observed the herding instinct as for most of life he would walk with us at the heel and then cut in front of us to direct us the way he wanted.
My husband swore that Mr. Gray wanted to kill him as he would often herd him at night when he was walking back from our studio up to the house. We think it was an unfortunate behavioral trait that he couldn't help. He just thought that he was a dog, like Beauty. Maybe being a dog gave him more status. Since his mother was so openly hostile and also the favored cat, a sweet calico with no annoying traits, I am sure that if he couldn't be a real dog in this life, he will come back as one in the next!
Many people, including myself, believe that living with animals is a special honor. Whatever we experience with these creatures, they are always teaching us lessons about our life. Reflecting back our emotional state they teach us to care for the most vulnerable. Even if most animals could hunt and exist in society apart from the home environment, as many homeless animals do contracting disease, the cat or dog choose to eat our prepared meals and manufactured animal chow. They love us to feed them; they love us to care for them. They seem to be love junkies and then give that love back to us when we love them.
Cats are peculiar animals and some people are called cat people and some people are called dog people. If you are an animal lover, you recognize the essence of spirit in every creature, big and small, dog or cat, donkey or goat, bird or turtle. You are kind to them, try to do your best to make them comfortable, take care of their needs and let them surprise you with their fun, amusing, unique, annoying feats.
Mr. Gray you are one of a kind. I will look for you to return but please don't be a herder next time!
He was part of our family for such a long time. He outlived his mother KC by a year. When he was born, he was part of a litter of seven kittens. He was the only gray one and always seemed part siamese due to his incessant meowing. He had us trained to open the door for him ( would knock our pottery off the counter if he couldn't get our attention), feed him on demand (same annoying habit) even though he had plenty of food in his bowl, and trip us up while walking. The last came about from growing up with our dog Beauty. They would sleep together, as Mr. Gray's mother, also living with us, soundly rejected him with fierce swats across the face. He really identified with Beauty. As Beauty had part sheep herder in her, Mr. Gray must have observed the herding instinct as for most of life he would walk with us at the heel and then cut in front of us to direct us the way he wanted.
My husband swore that Mr. Gray wanted to kill him as he would often herd him at night when he was walking back from our studio up to the house. We think it was an unfortunate behavioral trait that he couldn't help. He just thought that he was a dog, like Beauty. Maybe being a dog gave him more status. Since his mother was so openly hostile and also the favored cat, a sweet calico with no annoying traits, I am sure that if he couldn't be a real dog in this life, he will come back as one in the next!
Many people, including myself, believe that living with animals is a special honor. Whatever we experience with these creatures, they are always teaching us lessons about our life. Reflecting back our emotional state they teach us to care for the most vulnerable. Even if most animals could hunt and exist in society apart from the home environment, as many homeless animals do contracting disease, the cat or dog choose to eat our prepared meals and manufactured animal chow. They love us to feed them; they love us to care for them. They seem to be love junkies and then give that love back to us when we love them.
Cats are peculiar animals and some people are called cat people and some people are called dog people. If you are an animal lover, you recognize the essence of spirit in every creature, big and small, dog or cat, donkey or goat, bird or turtle. You are kind to them, try to do your best to make them comfortable, take care of their needs and let them surprise you with their fun, amusing, unique, annoying feats.
Mr. Gray you are one of a kind. I will look for you to return but please don't be a herder next time!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
