Author: julie (Page 2)
01/16/26
“What, you thought you needed another challenge or something?” It would be understandable if Dr. Oz said this to President Trump when he decided to announce the “Great Healthcare Plan” this…
01/9/26
“We are going into the wilderness being led by a lunatic!” No, this is not a blog post about Venezuela. That’s a line from City Slickers, which captures how everyone…
01/2/26
“I’ll have what she’s having.” This may be what envious New Year’s Eve party-goers said at Mar-a-Lago when they saw the First Lady’s sparkly dress, but I wasn’t there to…
06/27/25
Sister Mary Roberts: I’m so nervous. What if I forget the words? Sister Mary Clarence: You’re gonna go straight to hell. This is an example of surprising commentary from an…
05/16/25
“Hang on lady, we going for a ride!” As a health policy consultant, I feel like this is what the guys at HHS are constantly saying to me with all…
04/11/25
“Arrogance may not be a uniquely American trait, but I must say, you do it better than anyone.” This could be a line delivered by Ursula von der Leyen, a…
04/4/25
Chinese sons think their moms fart Chanel No. 5. This is what Awkwafina, the hilarious actress-comedian, says in Crazy Rich Asians. I’ve been thinking about flatulence lately because of the…
03/28/25
I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it, people like me! This is a flashback to the Stuart Smalley Daily Affirmations SNL skit from the 1990s. Stuart’s self-affirmation, delivered…
03/21/25
“What you don’t want to eat is donuts. No donuts.” This could be gentle advice that food-conscious HHS Secretary Kennedy offers to President Trump at Cabinet meetings. Instead, it is…
03/7/25
“People have a deep mistrust of machines. Have you ever seen Terminator? Or II? Or III? Or IV?” That’s a line spoken by the hilarious Owen Wilson in the comedy…