Elizabeth's Blog – April 2012 Archive (2)
I just flipped out at a Medtronic CSR
I know what you're saying. What? But you've always been so satisfied with Medtronic's customer service, Elizabeth! What could they have done to drive you to the point of a total meltdown?
Well, this is what.
In February, I put Eric on MaineCare. Because I do not trust Maine's governor, who seems hell-bent on slashing MaineCare to the bone, I maintained his Anthem policy as well, using what's left of my savings to pay the monthly premium. My thinking was that MaineCare…
ContinueAdded by Elizabeth on April 25, 2012 at 1:30pm — 9 Comments
Green Egg Rolls for My Ham
I have a feeling I’m going to be in trouble when Eric starts school. I offer, for your consideration, the following exchange that took place last night.
I was attempting to get Eric to try something new at the dinner table: an egg roll. His response was, “I don't like egg rolls.”
Thinking a little Dr. Seuss might persuade him, I quoted from Green Eggs and Ham :
“You do not like them, so you say. Try them, try them, and you may! Try them and you may, I…
Added by Elizabeth on April 19, 2012 at 7:30am — 3 Comments
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