I’ve been putting it off for ages, trying to ignore the nudges and reminder calls from Minime’s dentist to see an orthodontist. We finally had to face reality, she really needs braces on her wonky teeth and GOOD GOD! Braces are so damn expensive.
“We’ll give you a 5 percent discount if you pay in full up front,” offered the cheery Money Taking Lady at the orthodontist’s office.
Who pays in full? Who, other than high rollers like Uncle 420 and Big Pimpin’ JDog, has that kind of cash lying around these days? So I asked, and Money Taking Lady said, “Often the grandparents will pool their resources and pay for the braces. It’s an investment that lasts a lifetime!”
Umm. Hmm. Minime has only one set of grandparents in her life, and I checked in with them… If you listen carefully, you can still hear them laughing.
I decided that I would just have to bill each and every one of you a penny for every word you’ve ever read in the Kat Box. Watch your inboxes and please remit payment promptly to avoid a late charge. There’s a five percent discount for payment in full!