Ramblings from an Angry Old Man in the Middle of the United States of America

-The more I deal with the United States healthcare industry the more frustrated I am.  A family member recently took a fall and is dealing with three compressed discs in her back.  Because of her age there is nothing the medical community can do for her surgically to repair the discs.  The doctor who visits her in the hospital has done absolutely nothing to address the underlying condition of pain in her back since we declined surgery for her. As a result she is in excruciating pain whenever someone moves her or tries to help her with other medical issues.  I won't name this particular hospital but I wouldn't take my dog to it.  I've also learned hospital administrators apparently could care less about their patients.  The bottom line at this supposed not for profit suburban hospital is the almighty dollar.

-Baseball has reached it's unofficial midway point of the 2025 season.  The game continues to die a slow death due to mis-management and poor promotion of the game itself.  Despite implementing a pitch clock two years ago the games are returning to longer play times.  This due to in part to players learning to manipulate the rules and more commercials in each game.  MLB continues to overhype home runs at the expense of the rest of the facets of the game.  If there are no dingers chances are you won't be seeing highlights of that game.

-I still haven't decided whether to keep posting or not. Not many people are reading this blog and most of its hits are coming from bots.  Still, I like to write and may continue just for the joy it brings me. Where I live it's been very hot for the last three weeks and we're less than a month into summer.  So, stay cool and thanks for reading.