Jeff Flake: "Words matter. Have we arrived at such a place of numb acceptance that we have nothing to say when a President of the United States casually suggests that those who choose not to stand or applaud his speech are guilty of treason? I certainly hope not." (via ABC)
Woke up this morning, see a billion notifications, feel important.
5 mins later on my hands and knees cleaning cat vomit off my kitchen floor. Feel far less important.
Life’s a great leveler. 🤷♂️
For an assignment, I asked some of my terminal paediatric palliative care patients what they had enjoyed in life, and what gave it meaning. Kids can be so wise, y'know. Here are some of the responses (Thread).
For an assignment, I asked some of my terminal paediatric palliative care patients what they had enjoyed in life, and what gave it meaning. Kids can be so wise, y'know. Here are some of the responses (Thread).
Take home message:
Be kind. Read more books. Spend time with your family. Crack jokes. Go to the beach. Hug your dog. Tell that special person you love them.
These are the things these kids wished they could've done more. The rest is details.
Oh... and eat ice-cream. /End
Rosie the Riveter was a Washingtonian (the state, not the district). Proud of working women who refuse to allow ill-mannered men to humiliate them or their peers. https://t.co/ROgr5qtvU6
Naomi Parker Fraley was a unique and special Washingtonian. “Rosie the Riveter” is an enduring symbol for generations of women and men. Trudi and I are holding her family and friends in our hearts. https://t.co/WayHevXt5b
I had the opportunity to speak with Norway Prime Minister @erna_solberg today at the @wef about her nation's work to electrify its ferries and increase the use of electric vehicles. #WEF18
Pence met with:
not one Palestinian leader
not one Palestinian resident from East Jerusalem or the West Bank
not one Israeli Arab citizen
not one member of Israel opposition
not one member of civil society
But he did invite the leaders of the West Bank settlers to his speech.
Pence:"By recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the US has chosen fact over fiction. And fact is the only true foundation for a just and lasting peace".
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The Jerusalem that Pence visited does not exist, but rather an "end-of-days" Biblical theme park version of the city.
Things we've debated this week:
*Is the President nuts?
*Is the President racist?
*Did the President pay off a porn star right before the election?
(also: should Oprah run for president?)
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” This country’s greatness and true genius lies in its diversity.