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Vespers for a New Dark Age

January 13, 2023 · 1 min read

Vespers for a New Dark Age K had this on Sonos this morning when I came into the kitchen. I didn’t notice it at first, but then I did. I think it is hauntingly beautiful. It was composed by Missy Mazzoli for…

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Prescription Drugs Kill More Americans Than Cancer

November 15, 2019 · 1 min read

Prescription drugs are the 4th leading cause of death in the US. They kill more Americans than breast cancer, prostate cancer, homicide, and suicide combined.

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How Medieval Cities Battled The Black Death

June 14, 2019 · 1 min read

During the Black Death pandemic – which peaked in Europe from 1347 to 1351 – half of the 100,000 population of Florence died in a four-month period. In Milan, the news from Florence terrified the population so…

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Supporting Police Reform Activists Beyond The Protests

June 8, 2020 · 1 min read

If you don’t approve of the looting, but are horrified by the murder and want to do something actionable that is consistent with your moral and political views, you might want to contribute to this guy. (There…

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Great Ensemble Performance In Song

May 1, 2020 · 1 min read

Great song… great ensemble performance.

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