Jodi

Sooooo…are we winning yet???

Might save a life.

A beige-colored graphic features a quote in dark brown serif font from Karestan Koenen, Professor of Psychiatric Epidemiology. The quote reads: “When people are dealing with threat, uncertainty, unpredictability, or something they can’t control, it can lead to psychological distress. But I know both from my own experience and from the research that if you can find meaning or purpose even within a difficult experience, it can help.” The professor’s name and title appear in bold and regular sans-serif font beneath the quote. The background includes subtle geometric patterns.

Karestan Koenen, Harvard Chan School professor of psychiatric epidemiology (@harvardepi.bsky.social) and an expert in stress and trauma, discusses the impact of the uncertainty roiling the public health field—and offers tips on how to cope.

Read the full Q&A: hsph.harvard.edu/news/coping-...

Is it possible for Americans to pay out of pocket for vaccinations in Canada?

It’s definitely not perfect, but they aren’t as bad as they were pre-Obama.

People really don’t understand how underhanded it was by the banks before reform:
- you have $50 in your account.
- on Monday, you spend $10.
- on Tuesday, you spend $60.
The bank could deduct the $60 first so you were hit with TWO late fees - usually the 2nd higher than the first.

Congratulations!!! We are all so proud of you! 💙💙💙

We aren’t going to attract families by gutting our schools, either. My district has reduced nearly 70 positions over the last two years and it is now directly hitting the opportunities available to kids.

Rabbit rabbit rabbit!!! Feb 1. Thank goodness.

Do you think red voters will finally care when coffee is 50% more expensive???

Sorrows. Sorrows.

What drives me nuts is that I think this post WWII world is what a lot of red voters think of as “great” (though it was decidedly not great for everyone.) This middle class bump, jobs, infrastructure, etc, is what they want and they can’t understand that what they voted for is the OPPOSITE.

Recommendations for who to follow for health stuff? I’m already on WHO. With our own cdc and health dept not allowed to speak, I need other resources. Thanks.

It’s gone. I’m sad.

So is there one more season beyond the current one? I’ve been expecting an abrupt ending because I thought this current one was last.

I prefer the “stay tf away” approach. If I can’t cover the entire animal with my thumb with my arm out I’m WAY too close. 💙

Cat tax!!!

I’m sure the firefighters are looking forward to towing those blocks out of the way. 🤦🏻‍♀️

I still don’t get how we didn’t win after that DNC roll call.

I’m getting all kinds of scam texts for saving animals, fastrak tolls (I’ve never been to CA) and more

I have lovely friend who passed away a couple years ago. She had polio as a child, and it left her partially paralyzed. I think she said she got when her family immigrated by boat. She didn’t have the chance at a vaccine, but we do now. Let’s not forget the past. 💙

I add garlic until the ancestors intervene.

So proud of her. I also love that hairstyle on her! :)💙

May you and your family have traditions and love. I am grateful for this simply life I have and for the people in it. Happy Holidays. 💙

Cozy Kitty!

Really?????? THIS IS THE BEST HOLIDAY GIFT EVER. 💙

I sold a bunch of my mugs yesterday! This is only the second time I’ve sold my stuff and they all got sold! I was able to donate to Outright Vt and have $ leftover for more clay! Yay!!

I nearly drank some pottery water the other day. Just saying ‘I see you’. 😁

Same to you! And happy solstice!! 💙