It was a clear and crisp day just like today… Every time I see 9:11 flash on my clock or microwave, my heart stops and I remember. They’re just numbers but I never noticed them before. Last weekend I was in New York and was able to visit the 9/11 memorial. Where the two towers used to stand, there are now two deep black holes with water flowing toward the center. The sadness is overwhelming. People say “Never forget!” As if we could. I wish we could all forget and have a little bit of our innocence restored. Peace to all.

It was a clear and crisp day just like today… Every time I see 9:11 flash on my clock or microwave, my heart stops and I remember. They’re just numbers but I never noticed them before.  Last weekend I was in New York and was able to visit the 9/11 memorial.  Where the two towers used to stand, there are … Read More

Patients who have visited Paulette for a cleaning recently are really digging the prints from Richard James Nelson, a woodblock printmaker based in St. Paul. His work reflects the life and landscapes of northern Minnesota. More summer, please! ????????️

Patients who have visited Paulette for a cleaning recently are really digging the prints from Richard James Nelson, a woodblock printmaker based in St. Paul.  His work reflects the life and landscapes of northern Minnesota.   More summer, please! ????????️

A patient asked me if I knew of a vegan toothpaste with fluoride. Hm… A little Google magic and I found this! JASON Powersmile toothpaste. SLS-free. No animal testing. And–this is important–it contains fluoride. Other companies that don’t test on animals: Tom’s of Maine and Nature’s Gate. #vegantoothpaste

A patient asked me if I knew of a vegan toothpaste with fluoride. Hm… A little Google magic and I found this! JASON Powersmile toothpaste.  SLS-free.  No animal testing. And–this is important–it contains fluoride.  Other companies that don’t test on animals: Tom’s of Maine and Nature’s Gate.  #vegantoothpaste

Happy 18th Birthday, Malala! In lieu of gifts, @malalafund asked that people post their favorite books. Well, here’s what we’re currently reading at our house. Oh, and Malala also opened a school for girls today in Syria. #damngirl #totallyinthetrenches #nobigdealforanobelprizewinner #malaladay

Happy 18th Birthday, Malala! In lieu of gifts, @malalafund asked that people post their favorite books.  Well, here’s what we’re currently reading at our house. Oh, and Malala also opened a school for girls today in Syria. #damngirl #totallyinthetrenches #nobigdealforanobelprizewinner #malaladay

Did you know your dentist was an English major in college? I’m starting a little library in the reception area. Three books that are getting a lot of attention from patients are about Minnesota: Minnesota Farmers Market Cookbook by Tricia Cornell (@cornelltricia), North Shore by Chel Anderson and Adelheid Fischer, and Lake Superior Flavors by James Norton and Becca Dilley (@heavytable). Gorgeous pictures of the North Shore and delicious recipes! Can’t wait for my trip to the North Shore later this month! #carletoncollege #englishmajor #northshore #icanlookbuticantcook #floss

Did you know your dentist was an English major in college?  I’m starting a little library in the reception area. Three books that are getting a lot of attention from patients are about Minnesota:  Minnesota Farmers Market Cookbook by Tricia Cornell (@cornelltricia), North Shore by Chel Anderson and Adelheid Fischer, and Lake Superior Flavors by James Norton and Becca Dilley … Read More