William Faulkner resigned as a postmaster in 1924 "As long as I live under the capitalistic system, I expect to have my life influenced by the demands of moneyed people. But I will be da**ed if I propose to be at the beck and call of every itinerant scoundrel who has two cents to invest in a postage stamp.
I always hesitate a bit as I watch for cars running through the intersection on a yellow light turning red or even a red light. Saved me more than once.
I was in the gown sitting in a wheelchair waiting for my turn when a thunderstorm knocked out the electric power. I sat in the dark while nurses looked for flashlights. At least I wasn’t the guy on the table in the exam room. Emergency power was eventually turned on.
Whether the food goes through a garbage disposal or through you, it all goes to the same place.