I think I was able to bring the ‘at’ closer to the time, but I’m not sure it’s correct:

‘This can’t possibly be the same 9pm I used to start getting ready at for a night out’

I’m tempted to remove the ‘used to’ and just put it in simple past for brevity, but that would hold back half the punch.

This is one of my favorite types of discourse. Polishing jokes and grammar in the gravitas it deserves.

Truly wonderful.

You need the gaming in this lifestyle to help divert attention from not being able to get comfort foods at month’s end.

Otherwise it leaves me all the time to realize the physical and mental hells I am putting myself through. I’ve been qualified for free health care for over a year, but I just arrived to the point where I can reach out and engage the system. I initially thought enrolling would come in handy if I get into an accident, but last week I made the call to start preventive treatments.

I have an appointment with an actual doctor next month. I am also getting the ball rolling on the emotional side. I was contemplating moving back home, but now I might give this current iteration some more time.

edit: i just reread the title (of course I didn’t read the article); I’m 40.

I’ve heard that the high tide was end of WW II. Sloping exponentially downwards, with the occasional oil boom or bust.

Oooh, I’m one of those! Gaming on foodstamps and social health in a US state, AMA.