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#1
Last post by REM.1126 - Today at 09:34:54 PM
Yes, a backlash is happening. Of course, where I live it never got better, so the backlash is getting worse than ever.
#2
Last post by REM.1126 - Today at 09:07:39 PM
My grandfather, father and father-in-law all worked and saved to the end. They did enjoy some nice things, but particularly my grandfather and father lived on a small fraction of what they earned. My grandfather never went on a single vacation (was worth millions). My dad went on a few, but was afraid to be away from his business more than 4 days.
Maybe they enjoyed working? Maybe I tell myself they did because otherwise it is sad.
My father-in-law planned to see the country when he retired, with his wife in an RV. Then, his health became so bad he had to quit work, and wasn't able to travel.
My advice is, work some, play some, save a good bit, but spend wisely on yourself and those you love. Make memories with the people you love. Spend time with them doing stimulating things. And, see what you can of the world.
#3
Happy birthday to each of you!
Chrissy
#4
Looks like it will be a Chinese buffet meal this Friday evening.
Chrissy
#5
White House bolsters transgender health protections, rolls back Trump admin rulehttps://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/white-house-bolsters-transgender-health-protections-rolls-back-trump-admin-rule/ar-AA1nJY0w?ocid=windirect&cvid=b808de6a3fae42559df255deb930308f&ei=61Story by Nathaniel Weixel (26 April 2024)
The Biden administration is bolstering health care protections against discrimination for gay and transgender people, reversing a Trump administration rule that gutted the protections.
In a wide-ranging final rule released Friday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) strengthened the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) rules that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, in certain health programs and activities.
"Today's rule is a giant step forward for this country toward a more equitable and inclusive health care system, and means that Americans across the country now have a clear way to act on their rights against discrimination when they go to the doctor, talk with their health plan, or engage with health programs run by HHS," HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement.
The rule involves protections in Section 1557 of the ACA that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age and disability in certain health programs and activities.
Advocates were concerned that the previous policies would have made it easier for doctors, hospitals and insurance companies to deny care or coverage to transgender and nonbinary patients, as well as women who have had abortions.
#6
Last post by LoriDee - Today at 05:23:59 PM
If I were a librarian in Alabama, I would post a sign at the library entrance stating that children under a certain age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian as required by state law. Let the parents fight the legislature for you.
#7
Last post by LoriDee - Today at 05:18:53 PM
My favorite meal is breakfast. I hate cooking in the morning, and usually not very hungry then anyway. But I love breakfast foods. So I have breakfast for dinner. Tonight will be apple pancakes and eggs.
#8
Last post by LoriDee - Today at 05:17:06 PM
Beautiful scenery and yummy food.
And friends and shopping.
What a vacation! Thanks for sharing!
Be safe.
