Mary Brandt, MD, MDiv
@drmlb.bsky.social
Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Surgery, Pediatrics, and Medical Ethics at Baylor College of Medicine. Pediatric surgeon, theologian and UCC pastor, healer of healers, and maker of good trouble.
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I've cared for a child who required general anesthesia for over a month for tetanus, treated near fatal infections in several children after chicken pox, and watched a kid (who asked for the COVID shot) die after their parents refused to let them be immunized. Lifetimes lost to preventable diseases.
"Before the days of Froot Loops and Lunchables, generations of American children learned to relish foods of all textures, flavors and colors, while obesity and eating disorders were both rare." www.nytimes.com/2026/02/15/o...
Opinion | There’s a Reason American Kids Are Such Picky Eaters
Blame junk food.
www.nytimes.com
February 15, 2026 at 10:01 PM
"Before the days of Froot Loops and Lunchables, generations of American children learned to relish foods of all textures, flavors and colors, while obesity and eating disorders were both rare." www.nytimes.com/2026/02/15/o...
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14 February 1937 | Dutch Jewish girl, Sara Frederika Beppie Bilderbeek, was born in Zuilen.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Westerbork in February 1943. She was murdered in a gas chamber after the arrival selection.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Westerbork in February 1943. She was murdered in a gas chamber after the arrival selection.
February 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
14 February 1937 | Dutch Jewish girl, Sara Frederika Beppie Bilderbeek, was born in Zuilen.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Westerbork in February 1943. She was murdered in a gas chamber after the arrival selection.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Westerbork in February 1943. She was murdered in a gas chamber after the arrival selection.
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Self-Portrait (rotated), potential sketch for The Creation of Adam, by Michelangelo, late 15th//early 16th c
February 14, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Self-Portrait (rotated), potential sketch for The Creation of Adam, by Michelangelo, late 15th//early 16th c
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Night of Saint John's Festival, by Candido Portinari (🇧🇷), 1957, 📸 by Dustin Satloff
February 14, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Night of Saint John's Festival, by Candido Portinari (🇧🇷), 1957, 📸 by Dustin Satloff
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14 February 1932 | Polish Jewish girl, Bertha Müller, was born in Krakow. In July 1939 her family emigrated to Norway.
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 3 March 1943 and was murdered in a gas chamber with her mother Cyla after the arrival selection.
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 3 March 1943 and was murdered in a gas chamber with her mother Cyla after the arrival selection.
February 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
14 February 1932 | Polish Jewish girl, Bertha Müller, was born in Krakow. In July 1939 her family emigrated to Norway.
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 3 March 1943 and was murdered in a gas chamber with her mother Cyla after the arrival selection.
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 3 March 1943 and was murdered in a gas chamber with her mother Cyla after the arrival selection.
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You might be the match for this young man or someone like him. Check out my.nmdp.org
A dad’s plea goes viral in search for stem cell donor for son | CNN
A father’s first TikTok post has drawn millions of views as he searches for a stem cell donor for his 15-year-old son after two perfect matches fell through. He’s now urging more people — especially f...
www.cnn.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:35 PM
You might be the match for this young man or someone like him. Check out my.nmdp.org
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We were going to close up early because the storm is almost here, but the kids had other ideas.
February 14, 2026 at 10:36 PM
We were going to close up early because the storm is almost here, but the kids had other ideas.
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15 February 1934 | Hans Ament was born in Vienna - one of the Jewish children from the orphanage in #Izieu arrested by the Gestapo on 6 April 1944.
On 30 May 1944 he was deported from Drancy to #Auschwitz where he was murdered.
On 30 May 1944 he was deported from Drancy to #Auschwitz where he was murdered.
February 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
15 February 1934 | Hans Ament was born in Vienna - one of the Jewish children from the orphanage in #Izieu arrested by the Gestapo on 6 April 1944.
On 30 May 1944 he was deported from Drancy to #Auschwitz where he was murdered.
On 30 May 1944 he was deported from Drancy to #Auschwitz where he was murdered.
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“I’ve never protested before - but I just watched 4th & 5th grade kids run away from our own government.” 😕🇺🇸💔
(From @crindivisible.bsky.social )
(From @crindivisible.bsky.social )
February 15, 2026 at 12:45 AM
“I’ve never protested before - but I just watched 4th & 5th grade kids run away from our own government.” 😕🇺🇸💔
(From @crindivisible.bsky.social )
(From @crindivisible.bsky.social )
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Enraging that this took a court order:
"Catholic nuns and clergy had visited the facility for years, offering prayer services and holy communion to detainees during visitor hours.
Trump Administration immigration authorities rolled back that access in September..."
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/u...
"Catholic nuns and clergy had visited the facility for years, offering prayer services and holy communion to detainees during visitor hours.
Trump Administration immigration authorities rolled back that access in September..."
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/u...
Judge Orders ICE to Let Clergy Give Communion to Detained Migrants on Ash Wednesday
www.nytimes.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Enraging that this took a court order:
"Catholic nuns and clergy had visited the facility for years, offering prayer services and holy communion to detainees during visitor hours.
Trump Administration immigration authorities rolled back that access in September..."
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/u...
"Catholic nuns and clergy had visited the facility for years, offering prayer services and holy communion to detainees during visitor hours.
Trump Administration immigration authorities rolled back that access in September..."
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/u...
Please watch this hero…
“I’ve never protested before - but I just watched 4th & 5th grade kids run away from our own government.” 😕🇺🇸💔
(From @crindivisible.bsky.social )
(From @crindivisible.bsky.social )
February 15, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Please watch this hero…
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This is begging for a caption... (be nice)
February 14, 2026 at 7:19 PM
This is begging for a caption... (be nice)
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Measles is a bellwether. Because it’s the most contagious vaccine-preventable disease, when vaccination rates drop, it’s the first to start spreading.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Maryland health officials warn providers about an upsurge in mumps cases
Maryland health officials are warning about an uptick in cases of mumps.
www.thebanner.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Measles is a bellwether. Because it’s the most contagious vaccine-preventable disease, when vaccination rates drop, it’s the first to start spreading.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
😂
WOMEN👏DON’T👏WANT👏CHOCOLATES 👏FOR 👏VALENTINE’S 👏DAY 👏THEY 👏WANT 👏MERRIAM-WEBSTER’S 👏COLLEGIATE 👏DICTIONARY 👏TWELFTH 👏EDITION 👏
February 15, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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The Trump admin must reverse this disastrous decision to withhold NASA funds.
These cuts would be devastating for NASA’s workforce and our leadership in science and space exploration.
www.eenews.net/articles/whi...
These cuts would be devastating for NASA’s workforce and our leadership in science and space exploration.
www.eenews.net/articles/whi...
White House withholds NASA science funds
It affects climate-related efforts and key programs that study the Earth and other planets in the universe.
www.eenews.net
February 14, 2026 at 11:41 PM
The Trump admin must reverse this disastrous decision to withhold NASA funds.
These cuts would be devastating for NASA’s workforce and our leadership in science and space exploration.
www.eenews.net/articles/whi...
These cuts would be devastating for NASA’s workforce and our leadership in science and space exploration.
www.eenews.net/articles/whi...
#GoodNews!!!!!!!
Researchers celebrate early results of a drug that may become the first treatment for a serious complication of pregnancy called preeclampsia. It's got the potential to save many lives.
It's a dangerous complication of pregnancy -- but a new drug holds promise
Researchers celebrate early results of a drug that may become the first treatment for a serious complication of pregnancy called preeclampsia. It's got the potential to save many lives.
n.pr
February 15, 2026 at 12:17 AM
#GoodNews!!!!!!!
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February 14, 2026 at 9:45 PM
This… oh, yes, so much this.
Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 11:50 PM
This… oh, yes, so much this.
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"A voteless people is a hopeless people." #AmeliaBoynton
February 14, 2026 at 1:38 PM
"A voteless people is a hopeless people." #AmeliaBoynton
This is begging for a caption... (be nice)
February 14, 2026 at 7:19 PM
This is begging for a caption... (be nice)
"Light from the supernova explosion that created this remnant would have been first seen in planet Earth's sky about 350 years ago, although it took that light 11,000 years to reach us." #Awe #Perspective
APOD: 2026 February 6 - Supernova Remnant Cassiopeia A
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.
apod.nasa.gov
February 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
"Light from the supernova explosion that created this remnant would have been first seen in planet Earth's sky about 350 years ago, although it took that light 11,000 years to reach us." #Awe #Perspective
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If you need us we’ll be over here starting the @samstroozas.bsky.social fan club🦸
www.mpr.org/stories/2026...
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February 14, 2026 at 3:25 PM
If you need us we’ll be over here starting the @samstroozas.bsky.social fan club🦸
www.mpr.org/stories/2026...
www.mpr.org/stories/2026...
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Everyone in the world comes to get married at the NYC Marriage Bureau. Last week, the Mayor stopped by to officiate a few of those ceremonies.
Thank you to all the couples who shared their joy with us. Happy Valentine's Day, New York.
Watch the full video at Youtube.com/nycmayorsoffice
Thank you to all the couples who shared their joy with us. Happy Valentine's Day, New York.
Watch the full video at Youtube.com/nycmayorsoffice
February 14, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Everyone in the world comes to get married at the NYC Marriage Bureau. Last week, the Mayor stopped by to officiate a few of those ceremonies.
Thank you to all the couples who shared their joy with us. Happy Valentine's Day, New York.
Watch the full video at Youtube.com/nycmayorsoffice
Thank you to all the couples who shared their joy with us. Happy Valentine's Day, New York.
Watch the full video at Youtube.com/nycmayorsoffice
We must learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake, not by mechanical aids, but by an infinite expectation of the dawn.
Henry David Thoreau 1817-1862
Henry David Thoreau 1817-1862
February 14, 2026 at 3:37 PM
We must learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake, not by mechanical aids, but by an infinite expectation of the dawn.
Henry David Thoreau 1817-1862
Henry David Thoreau 1817-1862