“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”
~ Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Assassinated April 4, 1968
Being an American isn't about your ancestry or ethnicity.
It's about fidelity to the meaning of this country - its revolutionary, threefold promise of political equality, economic opportunity, and personal liberty.
If you want proof that our health systems overlook women, just look at menopause.
In The New York Times @nytimes today, I share why I’m directing new funding to improve the standard of care for menopause and perimenopause. https://t.co/8BPLMDwxdI
I swear to God we are living in Idiocracy. Everyday I think 'This can't be real.' But it is.
You couldn't write a satirical movie like the insane shitshow we are being forced to live through in real life.
🔥 @ronnychieng at Harvard: “F*ck A.I. — the mission of your generation is to destroy it… shortcuts to skip to the end aren’t always good. The journey is the point of all this.”
TODAY IS THE DAY PEOPLE!! Spain My Way is officially out in the world...I am so excited to share with you the dishes, the stories, the people of Spain...Do you want to learn to cook my favorite breakfast of soft-fried potatoes with fried eggs, jamón, chorizo, and sweet onions..? Homemade pan de cristal, the very famous crispy light bread from Barcelona? The best grilled ribeye you've ever made? Arroz con leche with a burnt sugar crust on top...? C'mon people, I KNOW you want this book! So order it now and get cooking...with a glass of wine in your hand of course....🧑🏼🍳🍾 order your copy or shop local and start cooking! https://t.co/xSxO03W6xK
@eccobooks@JoanCarlesPujol
For the @nytimes, I wrote about how cruel and horrific Ebola is, as both a provider, and as a patient.
I tried to reflect the science, and the profound sadness.
Very grateful to my editor, who pushed me to make this more personal. I usually avoid doing so. For reasons that become clear at the end of this piece.
Gift link:
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You are welcome to bring bikes on board, making it easy to connect your train trip with your next ride. For everyone’s safety, bikes, scooters, and skateboards are not permitted to be ridden on platforms or inside stations.
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#SouthShoreLine#BikesOnTrains
Hantavirus thread incoming ⚠️
But you have to promise to read this whole thread before panic-texting your group chat. Deal?
Here's what Illinois residents should know. 🧵
📍 SF Bay Area
Carol & Hubert are a 10-month-old brother and sister pair who would love to be adopted together. They're both so sweet and fun! Now that they're big kittens, nobody wants them.
Can you share to help them find a family by their 1st birthday? 🩷