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God’s welcome of foreigners has inspired our congregation in Indiana to welcome refugees and immigrants in our community. by Jeff Schultz in USA Today Social media was buzzing this Holy Week with a video of former president and the Republican … Continue reading →

Ed Note: Historian HCR reminds us that we were and are a nation of immigrants. All in all it’s a positive story, which unfortunately is being poisoned by distorted rhetoric from the right.

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Researchers are investigating how our biology changes as we grow older — and whether there are ways to stop it. By Dana G. Smith in the NYT Thanks to Marilyn W. According to some estimates, consumers spend $62 billion a year … Continue reading →

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Thanks to our vaccine expert, Ed M From Paul Offit   On February 28, 2024, the CDC issued a press release stating that people 65 years of age or older should now receive an additional dose of the 2023-2024 COVID vaccine. To … Continue reading →

Thanks to Kate B. By Pamela Paul Opinion Columnist in the NYT During a recent group email for my book club, one member said she couldn’t make the next meeting because she’d accidentally frost-burned her rear end with an ice pack … Continue reading →

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Thanks to Ed M. The CDC press release stated that those with COVID can return to normal activities if symptoms are improving and fever, if present, has been gone for at least 24 hours. To make sense of this recommendation, … Continue reading →

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A green honeycreeper spotted on a farm in Colombia exhibits a rare biological phenomenon known as bilateral gynandromorphism. Thanks to Ed M. By Emily Anthes in the NYT Colombia is a bird watcher’s paradise. Its stunningly diverse ecosystems — which include … Continue reading →

Thanks to Ed M. Ed note: Are white, heterosexual Christian men privileged? IMHO, being one, I’d say “yes” at least in some arenas both current and historical. But, I certainly didn’t feel that way in Saudi Arabia where I was … Continue reading →

Some progressive illnesses, like dementia, make you lose your ability to make decisions about your health care, including choosing medical aid in dying. VSED does not require a specific diagnosis or physician order, so it might be the only option … Continue reading →

The ‘Rule’ Against Ending Sentences With Prepositions Has Always Been Silly by John McWhorter in the NYT Late last month, Merriam-Webster shared the news on Instagram that it’s OK to end a sentence with a preposition. Hats off to them, sincerely. … Continue reading →