If I recall correctly, during the Civil War, they just gave soldiers a bottle of whiskey or some such. Try internet searching for anesthesia in 1840. I don't think there was much.

You might check with Writers Beware to find out if this is worth doing.

If I understood what you said about their minimum, you're already under the count. Cutting more is not going to help.

Thanks for sharing, both of you.

Not having done so ... But this is a good idea.

I've been writing about (and naming) a real town I'm somewhat familiar with. Maybe I need to rethink that.

That coloring book is a great idea! Have you considered publishing it?

One more question: is the other forum Christian? And ... how are you doing?

Is this why people write fantasy stories about made-up worlds?

Just curious. How many identified as Democrats vs Republicans?

Good suggestions, @Amosathar. Thank you for sharing them.

Can you eat cookies in your condition? Oh, wait, these don't have any ingredients.

"above" would also work.

That deserves ...

Glad it's slows.