Pam Westcott
@writergurl.bsky.social
Retired healthcare writer. Science ally. It was a privilege to work with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals, and write about their science-based, lifesaving work. Bluesky? Healthcare, books, art, Dad jokes and, of course, cat photos.
Word of the day: Cuídate
February 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Word of the day: Cuídate
Art History
Wines & Spirits
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Psychology
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Wines & Spirits
Advertising
Psychology
Public Speaking
January 31, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Art History
Wines & Spirits
Advertising
Psychology
Public Speaking
Wines & Spirits
Advertising
Psychology
Public Speaking
"Sacrament," by Susan Straight. Excellent capture of time and place. #FridayReads #Booksky #NotAllHeroesWearCapes
January 30, 2026 at 2:32 PM
"Sacrament," by Susan Straight. Excellent capture of time and place. #FridayReads #Booksky #NotAllHeroesWearCapes
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A little trick I learned with painting with acrylics is to use water color pencils when sketching on the canvas so it won't leave any smudges and will dissolve into the paint when you paint over it. Would have made my life easier to have learned this earlier haha xD
January 27, 2026 at 6:43 PM
A little trick I learned with painting with acrylics is to use water color pencils when sketching on the canvas so it won't leave any smudges and will dissolve into the paint when you paint over it. Would have made my life easier to have learned this earlier haha xD
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"I don't think people should be taking medical advice from me"
RFK, Jr.
THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS - take it from them.
www.iflscience.com/american-aca...
RFK, Jr.
THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS - take it from them.
www.iflscience.com/american-aca...
American Academy of Pediatrics Breaks With CDC And Releases Its Own Childhood Vaccine Guidance
The organization said the CDC's recommendations "no longer offer the optimal way to prevent illnesses in children."
www.iflscience.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:43 PM
"I don't think people should be taking medical advice from me"
RFK, Jr.
THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS - take it from them.
www.iflscience.com/american-aca...
RFK, Jr.
THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS - take it from them.
www.iflscience.com/american-aca...
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📌JUST A REMINDER: The Biden administration had a sweeping, bipartisan immigration bill that had the backing of Mike Johnson. It was set to go to a vote until Trump ordered Johnson to renege, so he could stoke immigration fear on the campaign trail. "They're eating our dogs and cats."
Fuck the GOP.
Fuck the GOP.
January 27, 2026 at 4:08 PM
📌JUST A REMINDER: The Biden administration had a sweeping, bipartisan immigration bill that had the backing of Mike Johnson. It was set to go to a vote until Trump ordered Johnson to renege, so he could stoke immigration fear on the campaign trail. "They're eating our dogs and cats."
Fuck the GOP.
Fuck the GOP.
In a world of monsters, be a Pretti.
January 27, 2026 at 3:40 AM
In a world of monsters, be a Pretti.
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Even when you're busy on a Monday - or any day - be sure to take time and smell the flowers. If they smell good, take a nibble too!
January 26, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Even when you're busy on a Monday - or any day - be sure to take time and smell the flowers. If they smell good, take a nibble too!
The word of the day is "bull pucky"
January 26, 2026 at 7:23 PM
The word of the day is "bull pucky"
Enjoy.
January 24, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Enjoy.
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Never run a gas generator indoors, don’t use a gas oven or stove to try to heat your house, and make sure you have working, battery-backed up carbon monoxide detectors on every floor of your house (but especially the one where you sleep)!
Spoke with a friend who is an ER doc and he said last time there was an ice storm there were hundreds of cases of carbon monoxide poisoning... Be safe be smart folks
January 24, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Never run a gas generator indoors, don’t use a gas oven or stove to try to heat your house, and make sure you have working, battery-backed up carbon monoxide detectors on every floor of your house (but especially the one where you sleep)!
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🌹 random rose 🌹
August 21st 2024
August 21st 2024
January 23, 2026 at 7:43 PM
🌹 random rose 🌹
August 21st 2024
August 21st 2024
FWIW -- and for the historic record -- I remember sending homemade cookies and other treats to an American friend stationed at Camp Bastion in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was U.S. Navy medic, and I was surprised to learn Camp Bastion was British.
UK PM Keir Starmer: what President Trump had said was "insulting and frankly appalling" www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
Prince Harry says sacrifices by Nato troops in Afghanistan deserve 'respect' after Trump comments
Prince Harry says sacrifices by Nato troops in Afghanistan deserve 'respect' after Trump comments
Prince Harry says sacrifices by Nato troops in Afghanistan deserve 'respect' after Trump comments
Veterans and bereaved families call the comments
www.bbc.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 9:43 PM
FWIW -- and for the historic record -- I remember sending homemade cookies and other treats to an American friend stationed at Camp Bastion in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was U.S. Navy medic, and I was surprised to learn Camp Bastion was British.
We haven't forgotten either.
UK PM Keir Starmer reacts to Cadet Bone Spurs claiming that allied troops stayed back behind the front lines in Afghanistan to avoid combat: “457 of our armed services lost their lives, many more were injured. So I consider Trump’s remarks to be insulting and apalling.”
January 23, 2026 at 8:08 PM
We haven't forgotten either.
@seelingcat.bsky.social @everydayisthorsday.bsky.social You guys!!!! Thank you so much!
January 23, 2026 at 7:27 PM
@seelingcat.bsky.social @everydayisthorsday.bsky.social You guys!!!! Thank you so much!
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An 8”x10” painting of Lake Mead. One of the coolest places to dry camp with an RV. Amazing sunsets.
January 22, 2026 at 5:27 PM
An 8”x10” painting of Lake Mead. One of the coolest places to dry camp with an RV. Amazing sunsets.
Good to remember.
I knew this as a kid.
I've taught my kid as well.
But the message isn't getting through to everyone
I've taught my kid as well.
But the message isn't getting through to everyone
The message is simple - after heavy rain, sewage washes into the water, the baitfish feed on it and the bull sharks are out after them. Poor visibility and they bite!!
Most surfers know this - we need public education on this - NOT culling sharks! (Vital for ecosystems and many endangered)
Most surfers know this - we need public education on this - NOT culling sharks! (Vital for ecosystems and many endangered)
January 21, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Good to remember.
Today would be a good day to snuggle up with a cat. #StupidAllergies
January 17, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Today would be a good day to snuggle up with a cat. #StupidAllergies
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The White House says the Smithsonian Institution must submit materials about current and upcoming exhibitions and events for a review that will determine whether they express "improper ideology." n.pr/4583d8f
Today is the Smithsonian's deadline to give thousands of documents to the White House
The White House says the Smithsonian Institution must submit materials about current and upcoming exhibitions and events for a review that will determine whether they express "improper ideology."
n.pr
January 13, 2026 at 11:54 AM
The White House says the Smithsonian Institution must submit materials about current and upcoming exhibitions and events for a review that will determine whether they express "improper ideology." n.pr/4583d8f
@seelingcat.bsky.social @everydayisthorsday.bsky.social And could you forward to You Know Who?
The orange zone is for immediate loafing and unloafing.
January 12, 2026 at 2:08 AM
@seelingcat.bsky.social @everydayisthorsday.bsky.social And could you forward to You Know Who?
Not normal at all.
January 12, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Not normal at all.
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In extraordinary message, Fed chair announces that he’s being extorted/coerced by the US government under color of law.
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:51 AM
In extraordinary message, Fed chair announces that he’s being extorted/coerced by the US government under color of law.
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Open for submission until tomorrow! Paul Kalanithi Writing Award at @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social Medicine & the Muse: med.stanford.edu/medicineandt...
January 9, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Open for submission until tomorrow! Paul Kalanithi Writing Award at @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social Medicine & the Muse: med.stanford.edu/medicineandt...
