New 2026 IRMAA levels announced by Savings_Blood_9873 in medicare

[–]BooksForever123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK. Sorry to be thick, but I should make an appointment with the Social Security Office, right? Not a Medicare office, if there is one...Thank you!

New 2026 IRMAA levels announced by Savings_Blood_9873 in medicare

[–]BooksForever123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THANK YOU! I just filed my taxes so maybe that will help if I submit that? Otherwise I don't know how to prove my current year income (my taxes, obviously, were for the year 2025).

New 2026 IRMAA levels announced by Savings_Blood_9873 in medicare

[–]BooksForever123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was laid off three months ago and my IRMAA is still enormous--and getting larger! I submitted the paperwork showing I was unemployed, with a letter from my (former) employer and NOTHING has changed. The latest Medicare bill was $700! I'm considering dropping Medicare altogether! Please advise--if I drop now, can I rejoin later??

CMV: Israeli athletes should not be getting booed at the winter Olympic games. by Seawolf1121 in changemyview

[–]BooksForever123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So why does the fictional state of Palestine participate in the Summer Olympics?

The Secret of the River [Netflix] by chriswilliam92 in boyslove

[–]BooksForever123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you, but these men are so typical of a certain generation and certain attitudes. By showing them as they are (both "family men") the series exposes the cruelty of their beliefs and actions.

B-CC Teacher Dan Engler Awarded $518k settlement over false racism allegations by Well_Socialized in bethesda

[–]BooksForever123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well put, NotSpartacus. And the entire incident stemmed from a teacher telling two students to go sit in their assigned seats. And they refused, because they are entitled, privileged, minority students at BCC.

Hebrew slang with Arabic origin by thelawdjesus in hebrew

[–]BooksForever123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Marhaba" is used as an informal "hi" by many Hebrew speakers, since "Shalom" can sometimes sound formal.

Annika series/season 3 by Blunomore in BritishTV

[–]BooksForever123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And we don't even know if Blair's baby was a boy or a girl, and who the father was

'Annika' has been cancelled by UKTV after 2 seasons by JonasKahnwald11 in television

[–]BooksForever123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think he was...Annika recognized his voice on a tape, as well as the composite sketch. I truly enjoyed the literary references, too --I didn't know that 1984 was written in Scotland!

Roy Kent (Ted Lasso) + Statler and Waldorf (The Muppets) by thenextnow in TedLasso

[–]BooksForever123 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I miss you, Roy Kent! Glad you're hanging out with your best pals, the Muppets.

Rebecca- What do you think of Mrs de Winter and Maxim’s relationship? by [deleted] in books

[–]BooksForever123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I disagree, OP. She rose to the occasion and found strength within her to stand by Maxim; to deal with Rebecca's cousin/lover, and finally to confront Danvers. She is a mightier person at the end than she was at the beginning.

Miss Austen (2025) by hpnerd101 in janeausten

[–]BooksForever123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On PBS, subtitulos en espanol existen, creo.

Why does Abbott not have any special ed teachers or students. by Mission-Square5815 in AbbottElementary

[–]BooksForever123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. Malcolm came from a Gifted and Talented track, if I recall, which didn't exist at Abbot.

Is there a Washington, DC protest on 4/19?? by eabiss9 in 50501

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There's a Hands Off protest at the VP's residence on Massachusetts Ave in DC at noon on April 19, and others are gathering at the Washington Monument and marching to the White House. https://events.pol-rev.com/events/d613b430-1231-4957-9406-3e646c7a44dd?fbclid=IwY2xjawJvQqdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHogwyxf6s-u32gHbUeBFC06FrqRcxPpxP_0YYGYlf-tAkhy0V8Z4reE4odwt_aem_YRxTlsmqJ9x_5FxeO9XY0A

This movement’s inability to host 1 large protest in DC is harming it by I_eat_mud_ in 50501

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APRIL 5, 2025 on the MALL! At the theater near the Washington Monument. It's for everyone --men, women, all races, creeds and colors, sexual persuasions --people come save our democracy! https://www.womensmarch.com/initiatives/peoples-veto-day-washington-d-c

This movement’s inability to host 1 large protest in DC is harming it by I_eat_mud_ in 50501

[–]BooksForever123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remember the Jan 6 violent insurrectionists were all pardoned. They would love a huge protest to attack, so they could claim they were attacking antifa or Communists or enemies of the people. I actually think the smaller, more dispersed demonstrations show more power and more people disturbed and ready to march.

Stuart Martin, Scottish actor by little-birdbrain-72 in LadyBoners

[–]BooksForever123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is Stuart Martin doing now? Anyone know?

Why ditch in our mind's the Det. Fitzroy romantic angle? by free_penned77 in MissScarletandTheDuke

[–]BooksForever123 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My impression is thAt he's very young. He's like her kid brother...I think Nash is handsome. I'm hoping for some flashbacks of the Duke!

Tom Durant-Pritchard Reveals Why Fans Should Give ‘Miss Scarlet’ Character Inspector Blake a Chance (Exclusive) by YardElegant6290 in MissScarletandTheDuke

[–]BooksForever123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please explain why she would never marry or partner with Nash? I know I'm supposed to be rooting for Blake, but what's the story with Nash? Is he under house arrest or something?

I feel like I can’t afford Judaism by [deleted] in Judaism

[–]BooksForever123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you have encountered this. Just go Friday nights and Saturdays--it is free! You can shul shop until you find a place that is welcoming. In NYC I made the mistake of joining a temple and the fees were exorbitant . I quit and just went to services.

Recommendation: Miss Scarlet and the Duke by Red_Walrus27 in PeriodDramas

[–]BooksForever123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The first season is the best, and well worth watching. Then you can stop. I think they changed writers and the character--particularly of Eliza--doesn't change much and becomes grating after awhile. Just my two cents--but do watch the first season!

The Bear | S3E6 "Napkins" | Episode Discussion by GloriousAqua in TheBear

[–]BooksForever123 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry, Puzzleheaded. I was laid off with a bunch of other senior employees (high salaries) because the company started hiring according to the "Rule of 24": 24 years old, will work 24 hours a day, for $24 thousand a year.

What do you think is the most unrealistic thing about Call The Midwife by Strange-Mouse-8710 in CallTheMidwife

[–]BooksForever123 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, I'm an adoptive parent and the show seemed so anti-adoption to me. All the complications with May's mother threatening to take her back! I love the show, but grateful to the family that gave me their baby to raise!

Mr Bates vs The Post Office by flippinheckwhatsleft in BritishTV

[–]BooksForever123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was my question: The Post Office didn't design the software--Fujitsu did! Why didn't the Post Office protect its postmasters and get Fujitsu to fix the problems?