Yesterday was... "fun." Talked with my boss and others regarding keeping the
Iights on during my six week convalescence. The answer from everyone: No. No one official wants to help. I've got a few unofficial channels (friends and family) I can check, but it's going to be a rough few months.

Another bit of financial grief that went my way: My bank called me to say they were cancelling my card for suspected fraudulent charges. I had to convince them not to cancel (at least right away) as I needed to put gas in my car to get home. I also had nothing in the pantry. Another reason I had to sweet talk them: the replacement card wouldn't show up at my bank until the day of my operation. Too long!

So, I have to arrange to pick up a new debit card from a bank location I hardly visit and then drive a little over an hour to get to work.