About 8 in 10 women in opposite-sex marriages say they took their husband’s last name. On the flip side, 5% of U.S. men, married to women say they took their wife’s last name. Continue reading “Women Will Get It Done”
WW Recommends Books (& other things)
In this feature of the Washington Watch, WW will primarily recommend books you may find interesting but may also mention a TV program or other things. I welcome your suggestions and your input. What have you been reading or watching that you think WW readers might like? Continue reading “WW Recommends Books (& other things)”
Restaurant: Bistro Cacao
Debbie, Whitney, Lee, and I went to Bistro Cacao on a Saturday afternoon. Whitney chose the restaurant. Continue reading “Restaurant: Bistro Cacao”
Restaurant: Joon Restaurant
Amy suggested that she and Peter and Debbie and I go to Joon, a new restaurant that has been open since June and seats up to 230 people in a variety of connected rooms. Continue reading “Restaurant: Joon Restaurant”
State of the Nation
* Any statements in this issue of the Watch which are not sourced are mine and identified by “WW”. Continue reading “State of the Nation”
This and That
The author(s) of the following is unknown to Washington Watch and efforts to determine the author have been unsuccessful. But WW thinks it is worth sharing. Continue reading “This and That”
Odds and Ends
California residents received a rude awakening when State Farm (insurance company) announced in late May that it would no longer accept new applications for homeowners’ insurance policies in the state. (A result of the wildfire season.) [Morning Consult 7/10/23] Continue reading “Odds and Ends”
President Biden
In 2020, Biden won only 500 or so counties, but together they are responsible for 71% of the American economy. Trump won over 2,500 counties, responsible for only 29%. [David Brooks, NYT, 8/2/23] Continue reading “President Biden”