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Insanity
Some might argue that several countries now have crazy men/women running them. In this case, Russia. Coming to the aid of a few Russians in a regional civil war has resulted in this headline for Russia:
Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Drives Russian Oil Refining to 24-Year Low
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The Cost Of Flying
My flight to Portland, Oregon, from DFW (north Texas) last week (July/August) was appreciably more expensive than my flight that will be taken in late October/November. Same exact flight.
On the other hand, choice of seats are costing significantly more. Two years ago, the seat I preferred, 35D, cost $9. Gradually, it has gone up to $25. And even if I pay for it, it is not guaranteed. On my flight from DFW to PDX last week, I had paid for my seat ($19) and at time of boarding I was re-assigned to 36E -- moving me from an aisle seat to a middle seat. I get claustrophobic in window seats and can't hand window seats. Of course, I would never pay for a middle seat, but apparently all seats now carry a special charge if you select a seat.
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Dental
It's very difficult to get an appointment with my dentist. Usually a 3-month wait for a routine appointment.
I'm scheduling a root canal. They asked me when would be a good date. I suggested the day after I died.
They said, "no."
My alternative: schedule the root canal for three months from now. If the tooth is doing well, re-schedule for three months down the road. Do that until ...
Seriously, I had a root canal by this same dentist, maybe a year ago, and it was no big deal. It took awhile.
For the archives.
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Word for the Day: Qualia
