RANDOM THOUGHTS from the retirement lane. Despite my repeated demands to remove me from their 'wellness' mailing list, Anthem Blue Cross sent me yet another mailer with reminders about 'staying healthy'.

I am sick to death of the 'I'm from (wherever) and I'm here to help you' crowd. As far as I'm concerned, a first offense merits tar & feathers; the second should be a shooting offense.

On the bright side, they keep me well-supplied with paper for the wood stove.