Early today I went to the lab for the blood draw (after a 12-hour fast) as part of my physical on Monday. At least my visits are typical; I have several coworkers out ill, one for sure with strep and a couple who don't feel great. I'll keep my distance. They asked if I wanted to put a credit card number on file in case there are extra charges with the test - I said no - putting a card on file anywhere not necessary is foolhardy, considering all of the breaches in security. (BTW: a note of pedantry - the topic in the news is "breach of security," but in fact, these data thieves are getting in through holes in security - that could be called breeches.)

Dorothy, that kitchen sounds like a nightmare. And here I've been thinking I put things off for a long time because my oven doesn't work (the stove has been beeping and giving me a code on the clock panel). I've determined it is a time for a new stove without having several other appliances and fixtures die first. Aren't you afraid of a short with all of that electrical work on the fritz?

SRS