InsureBlog meets Mercatus

Yesterday, I had the distinct privilege of meeting longtime Friend of InsureBlog Bob Graboyes, Senior Research Fellow and Health Care Scholar at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, and esteemed co-blogger Patrick Paule. Bob was in Columbus for a speaking engagement, and so Patrick and I drove in so that we could all meet, break bread, and shmooze:

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It never fails to amaze me that one can develop such strong bonds over these electronic tubes, and what a delight it is to actually meet "in the real world." Our conversation ranged from family, to background, to policy (of course!), and it was just a great opportunity to share ideas and get to know one another on a more personal level.

Thanks, Gents!