novacaine for the soul

in a campaign to settle all my medical issues before i lose my employer's insurance, i just recovered from the second of three dentist's visits where they will eventually fill all eight of my cavities.  EIGHT. this was discovered a few weeks ago at a visit to a new dentist, and was a total surprise. i've been going to the dentist regularly for years without a cavity, and now that i'm about to become a penniless writer without health insurance, the powers that be decide to smite me with decaying teeth. it's a blow to my wallet as well as my pride. i know that i'm no marilyn, but i know i have great teeth. 


see below:

look at them pearly whites. 

heck, i even brush my dog's teeth. see below:

look at them pearly whites.

 

on another note, i found a new market! side B magazine is accepting submissions until november 13th, i believe.    since i've gotten no positive responses from the last batch of stories i sent out, i'm on the search for new homes for my stories. i took a break from sending out submissions, but now i'm back at it. laissez les bons temps rouler!