Keep the change

For many years now I've had apothecary jars that I throw change into and when they are full I empty them and roll the coins and make a deposit at the bank. It's one of the few reasons I ever set foot into the bank. Today I rolled my coins and behold, I had exactly $175. No chump change, for sure. But these days with doctors taking $25 copays three times in one week and $100 charges for not-covered services, it seems hardly worth the effort. What a disgusting propoasition for medical necessities to take the joy out of little pleasures like an occasional windfall of change! It makes me determined that I am going to get a medical deduction on my taxes this year. I never make the threshhold no matter how what expenses I've had in the past. I need retribution! I can't believe this current situation won't add up, especially given three pay cuts in one year and a fourth pending. However,surely it is a sign of age when a windfall of change deosn't provide its customary delight. There is a bit of twisted fiendish delight that the bank teller has to count all the rolls when I deposit them. I like when the bank has to exert a little effort because the interest they pay on my money is insulting. Interest bearing account is an oxymoron. I just wish I could save change faster.