Would you like for people who believe differently than you do to change their minds? Do you ever try to explain yourself so that they will do so? If so, you really should also give them credit when they change. Otherwise, why should they bother to listen to you?

Thanks for all that you and KCUR do. Because I heard you yesterday morning I was able to give my teen a heads up for his drive. He otherwise wouldn’t have expected some of the slowdowns and police activity he saw. Local stations matter.

Wow

Sure, but I can’t get the lid off.

Just like the elected officials who claimed the 2020 election was fraudulent, but all of their wins were legit.

Tell them thank you. There are those of us who see and appreciate how they go above and beyond for humanity.

Picture of two happy, elderly women. Do you know someone who: feels overwhelmed by cooking and chores, dreams of maintenance-free living, seeks safety and renewed independence, craves freedom, flexibility, and a social life?

Got this in the mail today. All of us, including the teen, thinks senior living sounds like a good fit.

Great news!

I’m sure there will be plenty of other horrible days to report on.

Nooo!

And if you have storage space it cuts down on shopping in general. It took us about 15 years to get through the Q-tips we bought there, but now I keep forgetting to get more.

They have an amazing return policy. No need for buyers remorse.

Glad we are focusing on what is important for the people of Missouri.

I’m listening to that now, too. About 6 hours left.

If reading leads to expanding your world, an audiobook will do the trick nicely.

The New York Times seems to have changed their comment policy. On most articles I read, there is now an option to Request to Open Comments. Wasn't a comments section a default for most articles? Do I need to start posting my thoughts on deportation of legal residents in the cooking section?

It’s so short-sighted. Paying for therapy could likely prevent more costly problems down the road. And, of course, make life better for the person involved.

Scientists have just cured pancreatic cancer in some patients with personalized mRNA vaccines. Pancreatic cancer. And this Trump administration wants to throw it all away.

They’re throwing away a cure for cancer.

How do we get the Senate to do the same?

I wish I had a Democratic senator.

This was a much needed laugh.

Virgin Islands National Park

People laughed a few days ago when @jamellebouie.net said we might not have flu shots next year, but:

Wow! We’ve always paid a lot for eggs because we get the pasture raised organic. That way of getting eggs must be less prone to bird flu wiping out flocks, because I can get them at Sprouts for 6.99, which has only gone up $2 over the past few years.

The DEI caused the plane crash narrative is a distraction. The tariffs are a distraction. Whatever insane nonsense Trump spews that the media will chase like cats chasing a laser light is a distraction. The only story that counts right now is the wholesale hijacking of control of the US government.

Federal health agencies told to halt all external communications In a memo obtained by NPR, acting health secretary Dorothy Fink forbade staff from public communications on most matters until Feb. 1, unless they get express approval from 'a presidential appointee.'

In a memo obtained by NPR, acting health secretary Dorothy Fink forbade staff from public communications on most matters until Feb. 1, unless they get express approval from 'a presidential appointee.'

Feel free to share…it started in 2020.

That’s awful! At least you handled it well. I’m sorry that happened to you.