This is an excellent book that explains the history of nursing I didn't learn in school.
I learned about a Jamaican born British woman named Mary Seacole, who was a contemporary of Florence Nightengale, but didn't receive the same recognition.

Mary Seacole was a contemporary of Florence Nightengale. She volunteered during the Crimean War to provide nursing care for the British military.

So, is America great again or what?

If you only read one book this year, read Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. A quote from her main character, Lauren:
"Embrace diversity. Unite- or be divided, robbed, ruled, or killed. By those who see you as prey. Embrace diversity or be destroyed."

Mood ever since the election:

Here is my circle:
Link: @skircle.bsky.social

We need Andy Borowitz on BlueSky.

How many of us are feeling right now.

This how I feel right about now.