Visiting time at the Acute Nostalgia Ward

Visiting time at the Acute Nostalgia Ward
Where did my interest rates go? (Source: depositphotos)
David Chaplin
“Do you remember,” Ken said, “when you could get 9% at the bank?”“No,” I said, following the latest wellness consultant advice on dealing with those suffering from his condition. “What’s the food like here?” A message flashed on my phone. Please do not engage with patients in any discussions about past performance. We monitor conversations for quality control purposes.  “Well I do,” Ken said. “I remember when you could get 9% at the bank and it was incre...

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