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About jodi

I am a neurologist in Charlotte, NC.

Caroline joins our family

Posted on October 3, 2009 by jodi

We welcomed the newest member of our family, Caroline Erin Dodds, on Friday, September 25, 2009 at 3:43am. She weighed 7lb10.5oz, and measured 18.5” long (and arrived complete with dark red hair)! She is a sweet, wonderful addition to the … Continue reading →

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Senator Joe Wilson makes himself known to the country

Posted on September 9, 2009 by jodi

As Evan and I watched President Obama’s speech to Congress tonight regarding his healthcare plan, an interesting point arrived during which Obama claimed his plan did not provide federal coverage for illegal immigrants. Suddenly, this shout from the audience of … Continue reading →

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What have I been doing for the past few months?

Posted on September 8, 2009 by jodi

I have neglected my blog since the end of June, and I confess – I have missed it. The major highlights of this period of time have included: Experiencing Gabriel’s second birthday and watching him grow into his newly acquired … Continue reading →

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The tub now drains!!

Posted on June 25, 2009 by jodi

…and I did not have to use Drain-O or another toxic chemical formula to do it. Check this out. The water had been draining more slowly by the day, troubling me as I faced the decision: living near Puget Sound, … Continue reading →

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True Green Home

Posted on June 25, 2009 by jodi

I just finished the brief book/monograph, True Green Home: 100 Inspirational Ideas for Creating a Green Environment at Home. It included some interesting points about how to conserve environmental resources (ie, energy, water) at home in daily life. Some points … Continue reading →

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I graduated from residency!

Posted on June 19, 2009 by jodi

Last night, I graduated from the University of Washington’s neurology residency program. After four years of being on call, running back and forth from the ICU to the ER, giving talks, and honestly – having fun (did I just say … Continue reading →

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My latest beef with US Air

Posted on April 14, 2009 by jodi

Having lived near Charlotte, NC for many years prior to becoming a Pacific Northwesterner, I flew on US Air flights not infrequently. Evan was even one of their preferred (I don’t recall the specific title) Dividend Miles customers because he … Continue reading →

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Book #3 for 2009: The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

Posted on March 17, 2009 by jodi

This is a short composition by Jean-Dominique Bauby (although I’m sure writing it was intensive) from his rehabilitation hospital in France after he became locked-in from a pontine stroke. Bauby gives a remarkable account of how active the mind remains … Continue reading →

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Book #2 for 2009 – Sometimes Madness is Wisdom: Zelda and Scott Fitzgerald – A Marriage

Posted on February 28, 2009 by jodi

This biography by Kendall Taylor marks my second book read of 2009, and it was a very fascinating and entertaining adventure. The book is well-researched, and I came away from it feeling like I understood so much more about why … Continue reading →

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What do Iraq and the economy have to do with one another?

Posted on February 28, 2009 by jodi

I posted this blog commentary in September 2008, venting my frustration that the war in Iraq and the economy in crisis had been separated by the media and politicians as separate issues. Estimates indicate that anywhere from $1-3 billion (maybe … Continue reading →

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