Robyn Works!

I usually like to maintain a barrier between my wonky professional online life and my ridiculous personal online life, but it's a porous barrier. I originally wrote this piece intending it to be published as an op-ed, but settled for it going out to about 10,000 people in our online newsletter. Wonk and roll!

The World Bank — Failing on Health

Rap Snacks!

Everything about this is fantastic, but the "Stay in School" line is the coup de grace.

The chips are pretty tasty, too. Very salty, but tasty.

Available at fine DC hot dog stands.

Illinois: Live at DC9

It's Bucks County, Pennsylvania's own Illinois, rocking in DC! I'm so confused!

Ka. Boom.

Once upon a time, 21-year-old Robyn and bf lived in Forestville, MD. In PG County. It was a fascinating time. And they were both really poor. ANYWAY, Forestville is often in the news for many unsavory reasons, but this one's kinda spectacular. This was a frequent destination for us, because it's near IHOP. Eight firefighters were injured, including two with second-degree burns. They've all been released from the hospital.

Study: New U2 Videos Do Much to Improve Robyn's Workday

Oh, Bono, you cheesy old bastard. I still love you. Despite your over-eager endorsement of Obama's disappointing global health budget for FY10. That's how deep my love runs. But seriously, babies, button your shirts. You're, like, 50 now. It's unsavory. XO, R.

Emotional Knee-Capping Via Comic Strip

Like a lot of places, the Washington Animal Rescue League, where I volunteer, is facing tough times. They had to postpone their annual walk at AU due to lack of resources, and cut hours. I don't take to the soapbox these days much (you're welcome), but if you can spare some change, or some time, for a cause you love, please do so. And so help me, if I have to resort to emotional knee-capping via comic strip, I will.

Signs of Summer

The elusive Jew-fro makes its first appearance.