No Harm No Foul

As my grandkids would say, “Stern is a dork.” But I would say, “The only thing that is worse than a lawyer is a lawyer who is an administrator.” Everyone who passed the third grade can read the rules, but an administrator should evaluate the rules and justly apply them. His suspensions of Stoudemire and Diaw were equivalent to a fourth grade kangaroo court. He was trying to be objective, but he should not use objectivity when it doesn’t make sense. His referees are frequently subjective and know that an infraction is not always committed when no harm is done. Thus, no harm no foul.

In Memory Of Lynn

Today, Bob Jones and I took Lynn to the veterinarian, where he administered euthanasia to Lynn. Lynn has been our pet since September 1993. She is an offspring of my niece’s pet, Sugar.

I grew fond of Lynn since Day “1”. When she was small, she would sit on the back of my platform rocker leaning against my neck. When I was home, she would always be at my side, and when I left for vacation, she would jump up and down when I returned home.

My children could not believe my fondness for Lynn. When they were growing up, they were held responsible for taking care of their pets. They assumed I didn’t care for animals.

I will miss Lynn. She meant a lot to me. She is resting in peace instead of suffering from congestive heart failure, an enlarged heart, an enlarged liver and many other things that go along with failing organs.

It was difficult to make a decision on euthanasia and to witness the incident. The doctor said that we made the right decision, and Bob and I are glad that we stayed there to watch. We left knowing she is resting in peace.

Grand Aid in Arizona

Grandparents raising grandchildren may get some relief if lawmakers vote to appropriate $2 million to continue a program that provides a one-time grant of $300 and a $75 monthly stipend for each child in their care

• As co-sponsor of a recent “Grandfamilies Rally” at the state capitol, AARP Arizona encouraged participants to support the bill. “With an increasing number of grandparents assuming the role of caregiver, this legislation is sorely needed,” says Lupe Solis, AARP associate state director for advocacy. More than 52,000 Arizona grandparents are currently raising grandchildren.

• Call 1-800-352-8404 to ask legislators to support funding for SB 1110

Source AARP Bulletin

Are You Eligible for VA Medical Care?

Only about 5.5 million of almost 24 million American vets are receiving VA medical care. Who’s eligible? Potentially all veterans are eligible.

• Eligibility for most veterans’ health care benefits is based solely on active military service in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard (or Merchant Marines during WW II), and discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.
• Reservists and National Guard members who were called to active duty by a Federal Executive Order may qualify for VA health care benefits. Returning service members, including Reservists and National Guard members who served on active duty in a theater of combat operations have special eligibility for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for two years following discharge from active duty.
• Health Care eligibility is not just for those who served in combat.
• Other groups may be eligible for some health benefits.
• Veteran’s health care is not just for service-connected injuries or medical conditions.
• Veteran’s health care facilities are not just for men only. VA offers full-service health care to women veterans.

Other sources
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• Disabled American Veterans
• America Legion
• Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States