Showing posts with label Washington Post. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Washington Post. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
WaPo Twits: DO DA DOO!
Who knew that a venerable old war horse like The Washington Post had both a sense of humor and their finger on the pulse on the zeitgeist?
Friday, January 30, 2009
British Friday - Literary Edition
Neil Gaiman's "Graveyard Book" Wins Newbery Medal for Children's Literature - washingtonpost.com:
photo: Philippe Matsas -- Harpercollins Via Associated Press
Monday, January 19, 2009
T-minus 1 Day: A View from the City
I am, as we speak, sitting in the Wilmington (NC) airport trying to make my way home. But fear not, Jezebel is on the job, documenting the goings on in my fair city.(Washington) Mall Rats: Raquel Welch, Fringe Fashions & The Obama Economy
And because it cannot be said often enough ... Visitors,
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Hidden hurt, or count your blessings
I spent 90 minutes today trying to make a doctor's appointment. I have a lady doctor, but it's been at least 5 years since I've had a regular GP. I was hoping to find someone close to home. My boss recommended his doctor's practice, but they're *whine* all the way in Capitol Hill. I don't want to go to Capitol Hill when I'm sick *end whine*.
Unfortunately, Georgetown isn't taking new patients. None of the other university hospitals are either. Or they don't take my insurance. Or I couldn't get an appointment before May. I found one doctor who could see me in February, but on reflection, the requirement to send her a check for 25 bucks to hold my appointment seemed a little sketchy.
30 seconds after bitching about my no-good-very-bad situation on Facebook, the wondrous Kate came to my rescue. 10 minutes later I had a new doctor who could see me on January 5, and is 2 blocks from work. She's in the medical district. Its one street over from the hammock district.
In addition to my lady doctor, I'm also established with a dentist, an optometrist, and a dermatologist. Who are all 2 blocks from work. And I have insurance to pay for them. And a job that provides me with generous medical leave and a boss who doesn't begrudge me popping out for a few hours in the middle of the work day.
All of which is to remind myself that I am extrodinarily lucky, and had no business bitching. Because it could be a whole lot worse.
Unfortunately, Georgetown isn't taking new patients. None of the other university hospitals are either. Or they don't take my insurance. Or I couldn't get an appointment before May. I found one doctor who could see me in February, but on reflection, the requirement to send her a check for 25 bucks to hold my appointment seemed a little sketchy.
30 seconds after bitching about my no-good-very-bad situation on Facebook, the wondrous Kate came to my rescue. 10 minutes later I had a new doctor who could see me on January 5, and is 2 blocks from work. She's in the medical district. Its one street over from the hammock district.
In addition to my lady doctor, I'm also established with a dentist, an optometrist, and a dermatologist. Who are all 2 blocks from work. And I have insurance to pay for them. And a job that provides me with generous medical leave and a boss who doesn't begrudge me popping out for a few hours in the middle of the work day.
All of which is to remind myself that I am extrodinarily lucky, and had no business bitching. Because it could be a whole lot worse.
credit: Michael Williamson - The Washington Post (all)
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