Julie CW
@juliecw.bsky.social
Health policy nerd, dog fan, avid reader, cook and fitness buff. Occasional mom advocate for the neuro-diverse.
As a long-time Washington Post subscriber, I looked forward to reading Dave Berry's year in review every year. Alas, the WaPo no longer carries it, but here it is: www.miamiherald.com/living/liv-c....
Dave Barry Year in Review: 2024 was an exciting year, and by ‘exciting,’ we mean ‘stupid’
An election, golden sneakers, drones and airplanes falling apart in the skies--2024 had it all!
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December 29, 2024 at 2:26 PM
As a long-time Washington Post subscriber, I looked forward to reading Dave Berry's year in review every year. Alas, the WaPo no longer carries it, but here it is: www.miamiherald.com/living/liv-c....
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/.... States that ban abortion have a moral obligation to go above and beyond to help moms & babies. This story is horrifying.
‘Baby in a dumpster.’ A spate of abandoned newborns unsettles Texas.
Critics say these cases are no coincidence in a state with one of the nation’s most restrictive abortion bans and near-bottom rankings on women’s health care.
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December 28, 2024 at 3:11 PM
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/.... States that ban abortion have a moral obligation to go above and beyond to help moms & babies. This story is horrifying.
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr.... I don't want to hear your whole convo in the grocery store, the gym or the airport. Thank you very much.
Flying Was Already the Worst. Then America Stopped Using Headphones.
Some travelers are confronting people who think it’s OK to have phone conversations on speaker, but it doesn’t always end well
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December 26, 2024 at 4:45 PM
www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr.... I don't want to hear your whole convo in the grocery store, the gym or the airport. Thank you very much.
This Gen X'er wants a woman president in her lifetime. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/u.... Why have so many other countries done this already but we struggle?
Will the U.S. Ever Be Ready for a Female President?
Democrats wanted to end the electability debate. After Vice President Kamala Harris’s defeat, a conversation that has frustrated and foiled two generations of female candidates rages on.
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December 26, 2024 at 4:36 PM
This Gen X'er wants a woman president in her lifetime. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/u.... Why have so many other countries done this already but we struggle?
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202... Now that's a Christmas tree topper, but I'm glad he or she is back in the wild.
A hoot of a guest flew through a chimney and perched on a Christmas tree
Video of the barred owl flying through the Northern Virginia home has delighted viewers and spread cheer.
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December 25, 2024 at 3:36 PM
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202... Now that's a Christmas tree topper, but I'm glad he or she is back in the wild.
Do dogs need winter jackets in the cold? In most cases, yes.
“A common misconception is that dogs have hair coats and that they’re never going to be bothered by the cold,” said veterinarian Nancy Kay. “That’s not true at all.”
By Sydney Page
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“A common misconception is that dogs have hair coats and that they’re never going to be bothered by the cold,” said veterinarian Nancy Kay. “That’s not true at all.”
By Sydney Page
www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...
Do dogs need winter jackets in the cold? In most cases, yes.
“A common misconception is that dogs have hair coats and that they’re never going to be bothered by the cold,” said veterinarian Nancy Kay. “That’s not true at all.”
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December 25, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Do dogs need winter jackets in the cold? In most cases, yes.
“A common misconception is that dogs have hair coats and that they’re never going to be bothered by the cold,” said veterinarian Nancy Kay. “That’s not true at all.”
By Sydney Page
www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...
“A common misconception is that dogs have hair coats and that they’re never going to be bothered by the cold,” said veterinarian Nancy Kay. “That’s not true at all.”
By Sydney Page
www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...
I always love a good doggo story
Katie, a 4-year-old dog who lives in Brooklyn, is New York City’s secret weapon in its war on rats. She has found an endless supply of prey, killing nearly 500 rats this year. For some reason, her most productive day of the week is Thursday.
New York City’s Secret Weapon in the War on Rats: Katie the Dog
She roams Brooklyn’s parks and streets in search of prey. It’s not hard to find.
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December 24, 2024 at 8:32 PM
I always love a good doggo story
Hint: You should probably stick to one glass of red www.wellandgood.com/how-to-stay-...
‘I’m the Chief Health Officer for Delta Airlines, and Here are 5 Things I Would Never Do On a Flight’
Cardiologist Henry Ting, MD, MBA joined the Delta Airlines team as its chief health officer back in 2021, when reinventing air travel in the midst of a pandemic was pivotal. Today, his scope reaches w...
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December 24, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Hint: You should probably stick to one glass of red www.wellandgood.com/how-to-stay-...
Whether you’re doing some baking or revamping your protein goals, your planning may be at risk, thanks to the rising price of eggs. www.wellandgood.com/bird-flu-inc...
This Is Why Your Eggs Are So Expensive Right Now
Whether you’re doing some baking or revamping your protein goals, your planning may be at risk, thanks to the rising price of eggs.
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December 22, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Whether you’re doing some baking or revamping your protein goals, your planning may be at risk, thanks to the rising price of eggs. www.wellandgood.com/bird-flu-inc...
Are all the "How are you doing" chats on this site bots??
December 20, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Are all the "How are you doing" chats on this site bots??
Reposted by Julie CW
As Musk forces a shutdown, the Trump presidency is already collapsing into chaos. My latest column, on the return of Trump mayhem. wapo.st/4iEFHVv
Opinion | As Musk forces a shutdown, the Trump presidency is already collapsing into chaos
Lies, conspiracy theories and middle-of-the-night rants are no way to run a country.
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December 20, 2024 at 1:40 PM
As Musk forces a shutdown, the Trump presidency is already collapsing into chaos. My latest column, on the return of Trump mayhem. wapo.st/4iEFHVv
youtu.be/Jn_mJ3Wrn40 Alwys love the Maccabeats.
Defying Gravity (We’ll Rise Above) | 2024 Hanukkah Anthem | The Maccabeats
YouTube video by Maccabeats
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December 19, 2024 at 3:31 PM
youtu.be/Jn_mJ3Wrn40 Alwys love the Maccabeats.
www.washingtonian.com/2024/12/12/m... Always love hearing about some very good doggos!
Meet the Working Dogs of DC
From foraging for valuable truffles to helping heal wounded warriors, these DC-area dogs have bona fide jobs—and are laboring to make our lives better.
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December 16, 2024 at 8:26 PM
www.washingtonian.com/2024/12/12/m... Always love hearing about some very good doggos!