being gay and partner health insurance

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/09/health/09patient.html

I post this mainly for the heterosexually involved people (and/or non-Americans), who may only have a partial idea of what a clusterfuck this can be. The affidavit of the details of the relationship is particularly appalling to my mind (especially if you follow the link to see what's required).

eeee

The suit is here.

Tomorrow, I'm going shopping.

Writer's Block: Folktales of the City

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I once convinced someone that New York City is infested with packs of feral chihuahuas that spread disease and die in the walls like rats.

suit!

- suit has been unpacked
- suit has the most gorgeous lining and interior construction EVER. I'll take photos. It's madness.
- actually, all the fiddly details are just amazing.
- suit cannot be tried on at work (despite my attempt with waistcoat and jacket because a) won't button when I'm not binding (good sign), b) I'm wearing the utterly wrong crap today to try it on and c) holy crap do I need a haircut.
- while all my clothing is costume to me, this is explicitly not costume to other people (although the splashes of red on the interior workmanship will provoke comments from certain members of a certain fandom) -- that, among other things, will be subject of serious brain engagement for you all later.

Right now, it's time to see Star Trek (which means suit has to stay at office tonight).

but suit? HOLY CRAP.