Paula
@paulapaulpaula.bsky.social
Librarian. Friendly grump. Bay Area.
"Nobody's free until everybody's free." -Hamer
"Nobody's free until everybody's free." -Hamer
Really interesting book review on placebos: www.nybooks.com/articles/202.... Paywalled but NYRB often available through public library subscriptions.
What Do You Expect? | Gavin Francis
The surprising power of placebos demonstrates how the mind influences both the experience of ill health and the evolution of illness.
www.nybooks.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Really interesting book review on placebos: www.nybooks.com/articles/202.... Paywalled but NYRB often available through public library subscriptions.
I think she's going to start her own "news" show and advise any odious politicians who will listen to her, a la Bannon.
November 22, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I think she's going to start her own "news" show and advise any odious politicians who will listen to her, a la Bannon.
Reposted by Paula
Just vile: "About 15 to 20 church members were doing yard work on the property while their children played games and their spouses cooked meals... The agents asked no questions and showed no identification before taking one man away, whose wife and child were inside. They attempted to grab others."
Church members flee as federal agents arrive at east Charlotte place of worship
Witnesses say one man was detained while doing yard work while his wife and child were inside.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Just vile: "About 15 to 20 church members were doing yard work on the property while their children played games and their spouses cooked meals... The agents asked no questions and showed no identification before taking one man away, whose wife and child were inside. They attempted to grab others."