I could...write a really long post about how it's been over a month since my last post. But that's been done. What have I been up to? Medical school. Surprise, surprise--it's busy. A bit busier than expected. I'll sum up a few things I've learned: 1. Medical school is busy-making. 2. Stonyfield Organics Chocolate Ice … Continue reading New Year, 2013
Thoughts
RIP
So I thought my next post would be about food again. But sometimes things in life happen when you don't expect them. Today I was reminded of my own mortality from the death of my husband's friend. She was in her mid-20s, in school, healthy, and the last person you'd expect to find out passed … Continue reading RIP
For the Sake of Truth Part 4: Krugman-style
So I had a post idea all set, and then I read the NYTimes, and Paul Krugman says it way better. If you don't want to read the article, here's the gist: 1. Many on the conservative side are now trying to appeal to the logic that yes, President Obama did something good (didn't defund … Continue reading For the Sake of Truth Part 4: Krugman-style
For the Sake of Truth, Part 3: People Do Die from Lack of Insurance
Previously known as On the Offensive...I've been posting these on facebook, but decided to switch it over to my blog. Fact: On Wednesday October 10th, Mitt Romney said that people don't die from lack of health insurance. "We don't have people that become ill, who die in their apartment because they don't have insurance. We … Continue reading For the Sake of Truth, Part 3: People Do Die from Lack of Insurance
What Teach for America Gave Me
I meant to write this all summer. In fact, I meant to write this before I left San Antonio, Texas--my Teach for America home for 2 years after college. But for some reason, I just never did until I happened to see this article on the NYTimes setting up the debate about the effectiveness of … Continue reading What Teach for America Gave Me
Politics on vacation
Unsurprisingly, I have been avoiding writing about politics much on vacation. I have read about it, rolled my eyes at it, became over joyed by it, but definitely did not write about it. Why? Because I am in Paris. But there are things happening abound that must needs be discussed. 1. Justice Roberts restored some … Continue reading Politics on vacation
My Mistake: Commentary on Douthat’s latest article
Everyone makes mistakes. I made one today, I read the Ross Douthat column. My husband saw my hand making a increasingly taunt fist on the table, and immediately forwarded me a funny online comic. I really shouldn't read them. It's not that I don't appreciate the other view, I do when it's well thought out … Continue reading My Mistake: Commentary on Douthat’s latest article
A lot
A lot has happened in the past few days. President Obama came out in favor of same-sex marriage, Tyler finished his final class at UTSA, my students took my Biology end of course (EOC) exam, and we went to a great restaurant. I don't think I'll get to all that in this post. Let's take … Continue reading A lot
How To: Learning a New Language
As I have mentioned a few times, Tyler and I will be going to France this summer! So, we decided to try and learn French, in part because I think it would be fun to learn a new language together, and in part because it's respectful to the country and culture we're visiting. I knew … Continue reading How To: Learning a New Language
Why I Can’t Vote for Romney
Even if I weren't a liberal, it's because he is beyond a flip-flopper: he is a liar. Maybe not on purpose, but he definitely does not stand for many things he's stood for before. I'm not saying a politician is not allowed to change their mind: in fact I think that politicians, with great thought … Continue reading Why I Can’t Vote for Romney
The Clumsy Cook 