Sorry to offend you, Koz. I was responding more to the other comments re pricing, etc.

It's all right to call me a name, if you wish.
I won't be angry.
This group is supposed to offer you support and guess we have failed you in this instance.
Hope tomorrow is a better day for you and Tess.

I just saw online that local Wendy's is charging $13.00+ for their

apple and pecan salad, which usually includes chicken strips, as I recall.
Yes, restaurant/fast food is up in cost, and sometimes you have to wait even in a drive-through.

Green beans topped with fried onion bits.

Beets in orange-sauce would also be appropriate.

I was around in Harry's presidency (albeit a young teenager) and a lot of people

"disdained" Harry. He had not attended college, if I recall correctly.

Older woman here. I'm just trying to be mindful of concern for others near and far,

and with gratitude for each day and all that I've been given.
I'm not good at giving up my routine pleasures - I forget and don't succeed, and believe it's not productive to kick myself for failures.
Will abstain from meat today, but honestly love dinners from the local Friday fish fries, so it's not much of a penance.

Tim Ryan from Ohio would be great as next Labor Secretary.

I understand. Fl is a tough state in that regard, as are most states in the South.

Low taxes = fewer services.

Sounds like a long-range plan is needed.

Current plan is not sustainable indefinitely.
Cut back days she goes to day services, or move closer to the venue.
Caregivers have to take care of themselves in order to carry on.
Fl Medicaid knows this as well as you.
Put it all down on paper - time, costs, etc.; speak with social worker.

Blessings to you both from up north.

And now, when I misplace something and invoke St. Anthony's help,

I also think of sprinkleeninow.

Wonder why that is?

Costa Rica does not have an army.