Beth Goldman, DDS

Also protects against oral cancer!

I can’t get enough of JD Vance dropping that trophy
#symbolism

We get homemade salsa occasionally, too! The best.

Shout out to the office that sent me a goodie bag containing a shot of tequila

Spent some time this weekend studying photos of Koplik spots (an early intraoral sign of measles). I've never seen them in 32 years of dental practice, but it seems less likely that my streak will continue. Many unvaccinated kids in my practice and an exposure in the area.

Not so fun facts about measles
🦠 one of, if not the most contagious viral infection
🦠one person can infect up to 18 others
🦠can be deadly
🦠can have late effect of a deadly & progressive brain disorder

Funnest fact about measles
💉two doses of the vaccine is 97% protective against infection

Thank you to the archivist team!

Had a great discussion with smart and thoughtful people this weekend about the ethics of “intellectual integrity,” in a world where support can be found for any opinion. How do you define and/or practice intellectual integrity?

Taking a break from doomscrolling to have some cuddles with this guy

I’m going to continue to love those around me, do good at every opportunity, support those who need it most, and find happiness wherever I can.

My 121 day Wordle streak is over.
❌✅✅✅✅

Finished the James audiobook today. Five stars for the book and the narration.

Last week my incredible mom turned 84! Her regular schedule includes water aerobics, playing bridge, taking pics in the cemetery for Find a Grave (3K+ contributions), and volunteering at church. ❤️ This week, she and my dad celebrate their 61st anniversary. 🫶🏼

Left X some time ago (no regrets) and came here a while back to find my fav follows!

Excited to see #booksky taking off! I’m a Libby audiobook user, currently listening to (and being wowed by) James by Percival Everett.

ok but how am i supposed to fall asleep without watching one or two hundred 20 second videos

The Catalog of 4 am Worries, passed down through the generations

Such an amazing person

Just had an automated call offering to change my mammogram appointment to a virtual visit because of inclement weather. 🤔

Same here. My 4:30 am catalog of intrusive thoughts is quite extensive.

I feel like labeling light switches is an old person thing, but we’ve mixed these up for almost 27 years, so I’m just going to enjoy it.

I’ve started using the Finch app for self-care reminders and prompts to journal and look for the bright spots.

We bought this goofball a cozy wool pod to sleep in, but he prefers to smoosh it and sleep on top.

Amen. I bought some on sale, and I can’t bring myself to just pour it out, so I keep using it. It’s a sad way to start the day.

8-12” of snow predicted for DFW later this week, and people are already in panic mode. For reference, we average <2” of snow annually. Reed Timmer and Jim Cantore are on their way here! 😱

Who can relate?

Getting tiny glimpses of retirement life.

Excited to read this! I’m number 156 on the library waiting list, though 🫤

I’ll take Bill Nye! 🔬

Making perfect hard boiled(?) eggs in the air fryer amazes me every time. 🥚