The answer is, yes, I expect to receive a Social Security check. But, then, while I’m still working (two children in college at the moment), I am passed retirement age (not by much). Will my children ever get a check? I’ll never know, but I doubt it. Not in the form SS is in right now.

No, free shipping does not make me buy more. But if there are shipping costs, I may not buy it. I rarely pay retail unless I know the item will sell out.

Is there any iPhone app that will cast Amazon Prime video? I use Chromecast for Netflix. It had been rumored that VLC 3.0 would include support for Amazon. But, that was at least a couple of years ago and they’re only up to version 2.7.8.

Along with all the regular meds and washes I do, I also take quercetin.

Your sinuses are connected to your ears. So, if you’re having sinus issues (even if you don’t feel them), that could be the cause. Again, I am not a doctor, just a well-seasoned allergy sufferer.

Wear goggles and a face mask. That helps me.

No, I believe that’s true to a certain extent. If you have a lawn in the Southwest, that could be a cause.

Benadryl is good for hives and its OTC. I am not your doctor, just a longtime allergy sufferer who used to have hives. Recently, a report came out that said that using old-style antihistamines could affect older people cognatively. So, it’s always good to check with a doctor. I’m sorry your health insurance went…

What do you use as a soap? Fragrance-free is important and something mild. I have used unscented Dove for years.

I’ve been using it for years and I still have my head. My eye doctor and allergist were going back and forth on how the steroid nature of Flonase will hasten cataracts. My allergist said, “No way.” And, while I do have mild cataracts, they are age-related and no worse because of Flonase.

I do all those things. I have had allergies all my life. I take an OTC, do nasal irrigation (it’s really not bad at all and is a natural way to clean out your sinuses), shots, etc. Rather than a Neti Pot, I recommend NeilMed Sinus Rinse (you can get it at CVS). It comes with premeasured packets that buffer the water…

I agree with you.

What’s disgusting is that this is how the insurance industry works, not just in healthcare. Good drivers pay more to offset the costs of bad drivers.

Taking the DC every day, I heard people talking on their phones about some really sensitive things. People think a subway car is their private office. I once heard a father talking to his son’s shrink. He was trying to tell him his son needed to be on drugs because of the girl he was dating.

Forget this. If you’re going to TJ’s buy this. Good hot or cold. And, oh so good.

I rarely pay full price on just about anything these days. Wait for sales. Look for coupons when shopping online. (I’m not one of those couponers.)

Actually, in my recent case it did. When I went to reup FiOS, the rep must have said, at least 3 times, I see you’ve been with us for 32 years (even pre-FiOS). I got the same stuff for $10 less a month. And, they threw in 3 months free HBO (I am now bingeing 24/7. Just finished Veep. Watching Westworld and Girls now.)

The interesting thing is throughout our children’s lives, I’ve been the bad cop and my wife has been the good cop. Not my choice most of the time, but, it was more a product of our own upbringings. But, this seemed to be the straw for my wife and she was the one who suggested it. Yes, I often got blamed for things I…

My wife and I are very compatable, money-wise. We do not live beyond our means and we pay off our credit cards every month. Before I had two daughters in college at the same time, I would save something every month. That was a good thing because, even though we had college savings plans for both kids, the room, board,…

I love escargot! And, yes, it’s really the butter and garlic.