Saw this on a friend’s page. I’ve been asking questions like this from the beginning. Although I don’t agree with everything the author says, the majority is spot on. The fact is, what other industry says that prices are going to rise after they’re handed a guaranteed 35 million new customers. Economies of scale apply in virtually every sector of business, until you get here….
http://healthland.time.com/2013/02/20/bitter-pill-why-medical-bills-are-killing-us/
Month: February 2013
7:36 a fat baby Kaia was born very healthy. Pictures to come soon. Momma is doing awesome.
And it is go time. 1 doc and 5 support team plus prospective parents makes small room
Things are progressing well but no new daughter quite yet. I am betting things will get real fun right around 6 Seattle time, but we will see. On a side note, I’ve got a book going on in the hospoital on how much she will weigh at birth. Buy in is a dollar, winner takes all unless I get busted by the gaming commission.
Age I was given: 25
Where I lived: Lewistown, MT
What I drove: 95 Olds Achieva
What I did: I was part Inter Tech Inc. doing the computer ISP thing with two good friends
Who had my heart: My future Wife
Fears: The future birth of my son being a parent
Age Now: 35
Where I live: Seattle, WA
What I drive: ’01 Ford F150
What I do: Account executive for Datasphere
Who has my heart: My family
Fears: Failing to be everything that I can be, as an individual and a parent/partner to my family
Saw this headline today, “A drink a day increases death risk.” Ummm, to what, precisely? Can you over-die?
So after a little time in this business, you get a feel for which customers will buy from you based on their names. A Jeff is more likely to listen to you, a Mike will hang up on you, and a Joe could go either way. But Frankie “3 Fingers” Tedesco? Yeah, him you don’t even ask.
So my wife says she had a contraction. I asked her, “Can’t or won’t?” and she said, “I did.” Hmmm, that would be, “I’d.” Pregnant wifey has no appreciation for English humor…
My advice to all expectant parents, especially the fathers, is to buy a really comfortable couch prior to the birth of your child. I learned this lesson with my 1st son. Most people think it’s because you will need a spot for mama to be comfortable with baby, and this is true… but mostly it’s because you’ll need a great spot to sleep on after you make fun of your very pregnant wife for waddling. 🙂 Life is too short to pass up great comedic moments.