BaroquenLarynx

BaroquenLarynx t1_ixo8riq wrote

Mom had me (only) with my dad, and several other siblings with more than 1 other dad.q

The man who came to be known as "dad" to us never had any biological children. He spent hours on hours working hard at construction sites and quarries for us. He still came home ready to play with us, and take us dirt-biking or 4-wheeling. He taught me how to find crawfish, and cast a fishing line. He brought us to the soup kitchen to help other people. He taught us responsible firearm safety and care. He took us on long drives, to explain the area we grew up in. He never seemed afraid. He told me once, "be a friend to everyone. Everyone needs help. And you should help them if you can." He treated my mom like a goddess, despite her medical and mental health issues... In hindsight, he was an absolute legend, and I didn't give him enough credit growing up. He taught all of us empathy.

I wanted to learn guitar. It took him a few months, but he bought me a guitar, and sat with me as I practiced, counting beats for me. Us kids wanted to hike up a small mountain near home. He bought tents, lights, and food for us, and took us on an adventure. We wanted fireworks, he drove out of state to grab them, and made it feel like the 4th of July, in the cold of November

Ouch. Haven't thought about this for years. Miss him a lot.

The title of "dad" isn't given. It's earned. It's easy to become a "father". It's not easy to be a "dad".

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BaroquenLarynx t1_ixl6hz5 wrote

Call your insurance company.

They'll tell you which doctors are in-network, and should give advice on who is a trusted doctor. Further, they're going to be the only ones who can think about your budget and policy. The moment you involve a doctor, you start getting charged. Doctors don't care what you're being charged, despite you being under their care.

I receive therapy online. No one in the area was in-network for me. There were only a couple who were on my healthcare network who hadn't been reviewed as quacks.

Without knowing your insurance provider, and without any spec on your unique health situation, it's irresponsibile of anyone to recommend you anything. This is what your insurance provider is for.

Edit: if you don't have insurance, I really don't know what to say, otherwise. I wish the best for you. Find a well-reviewed doctor, and call them to see if they're accepting new patients.

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BaroquenLarynx t1_ivtvbpr wrote

My great grandma was from a Jewish family. She and my great grandpa urged their family to leave before the occupation of Poland. They didn't listen, so they fled alone to the US. We don't have any of that family left.

She asked what I was learning in school once, since she knew we had started discussing World War 2 and the Holocaust. I told her we had just discussed "Kristallnacht". She slapped me across the mouth and told me she didn't want to hear that word come from my mouth ever again. She told me to call it "reichspogromnacht", too.

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BaroquenLarynx t1_iufinee wrote

... how about vote yes, then vote to change licensing laws for business. In the meantime Green Light and Flora Farms have Grow Ops in-state. It can be done, it just needs licensing. Which stands to reason for any business venture handling a federally controlled substance.

In the meantime, voting YES on Proposition 3 will bring money to the state on marijuana tax. It will also legalize the manufacture, purchase, delivery, possession, consumption, and use of marijuana for those 21 and over. Most importantly, it will expunge the records of many convicted of crimes related to a controlled substance.

There's no reason to vote no.

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BaroquenLarynx t1_irzgr89 wrote

Lived in my car for a bit when I first got to Springfield. Cops were hassling me every few hours, nightly. Made it very hard to keep my job, since I was always exhausted. Was awful on my girlfriend, who needed to have space that was ours to be able to be comfortable. Cannot recommend around here.

Car/Van living seems awesome until you need a gym membership to shower, and you're constantly looking for bathrooms and water sources. Not to mention, you need a way to eat hot food, which you didn't purchase from a vendor.

Is rent awful? Sure. But, having lived in my car, I'd never trade it for a roof over my head, a stove at my disposal, and a hot shower whenever I want.

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BaroquenLarynx t1_irccbl4 wrote

From Albany, NY, take I-87N until it intersects with Route 9N, and travel west on 9N. This intersects Route 73, which takes you west to North Elba, and on to Lake Placid. This intersects Route 86, turn right onto 86.

The drive from there to Wilmington is, the most natural beauty I have ever seen. There will be a long creek on your left, and mountains and cliffs all around you. If it's in season, you can drive up to the top of Whiteface Mountain (bring a jacket!), where you'll be able to see the foliage for miles and miles. You're in the Adirondack Mountains, so there's all sorts of natural beauty around you.

The town of Lake Placid is where I'd like to retire someday. Beautiful area.

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