Amol Shrikhande
@composemd1
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I'm a Gen X doctor who writes about the US, sometimes seriously and sometimes not at all.
Rochester, NY
Joined January 2021
In the 1960s, while #Alabama was dealing with darkness, the northwest corner of the state was pumping out some of the most popular songs of all time. #music #USA
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While the state of Alabama was grappling with racism, tiny Muscle Shoals—through its music—showed us the light.
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Thank you, Southern food, for helping me put on so much weight. #Food #Humor #USA
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We have the South to thank for many things, but where would we overweight Northerners be without this classic Southern food?
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If you think January 6th was a big deal, check out the biggest lies I've told. #humor #Politics
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If you think January 6 was a big deal, you'll be even more surprised with this look at the biggest lies I've told.
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In trying to make sense of modern politics, I realized that one song captures the scene perfectly. #politics #music #USA
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Ever wonder how the US government really works? The lyrics of this one song tell you everything you need to know.
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There's only one number you need to know to understand the recent election. #politics #Election2024 #usa
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After months of grueling research, these are my picks for President Trump's cabinet and staff. #humor #politics #USA
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A lot has been made of the picks for President Trump's cabinet and staff. Here are my (tongue-in-cheek) choices.
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One year ago, I could have never guessed that this game would mean so much to me. #sports #travel #life
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In 2024, a simple college basketball game reminded me that wherever life takes you, you might as well dive in.
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When they sing John Denver at NFL games in Germany, here's why it makes perfect sense. #travel #music #nfl
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Why do they sing John Denver in Germany? The answer has something to do with country roads, Germany, and me.
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With the 2024 presidential election behind us, what would the famed women's suffrage leader say now? #Election2024 #susanbanthony #humor
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The champion of women's suffrage, Susan B. Anthony, would have a lot to say about modern life. Here's a quick sampling.
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Two random dudes. One beat-up city. By the percentages, this band never should have made it. Thankfully, it did. #blackkeys #akron #music
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A list of the best songs by the Black Keys could go on forever. Here are the best of the best, courtesy the duo from Akron.
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With my wife on the injured reserve, I've created a few #recipes I feel the need to share. #humor #food #life
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When time is of the essence, these 5 super easy recipes will serve you well. Disclaimer: Nutritional value unclear.
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If you think all the election talk is making us dumber, here's why you're right. #election #Politics #USA
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The bestseller Factfulness showed the flaws of the human brain. And nothing brings these out quite like the cesspool of politics.
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When circumstances dictated that I assume greater domestic responsibility, I realized my parenting style resembled the chickenpox. #humor #parenting #Marriage #life
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Just like the chickenpox can reactivate as shingles, if circumstances warrant, fathers can reactivate as useful.
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After a family trip to Cleveland, I realized I needed to ignore everything I had heard. #cleveland #travel #usa
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After a visit to Cleveland, I realized more than ever that widely-accepted perception can be very far from reality.
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Does all the talk about the Electoral College have your head spinning? This one simple table will help you make sense of it all. #electoralcollege #Election2024 #politics #USA
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You can't understand US presidential elections without understanding the Electoral College. This awesome table is your key!
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San Diego has a great brand, but it reminds me of another city that doesn't. #SanDiego #travel #sports #humor
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Is San Diego nice? On the surface, it's paradise. But peel back the layers, and you're left with the Rust Belt!
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While it's been trendy to talk about the decline of #baseball, the national pastime is back and better than ever (almost). #sports #Trending
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While it's been trendy to write baseball's obituary, these five data points paint a different reality: baseball is back!
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History class taught us about the benign North and the hostile South. But in 2024, is it time to flip the script? #politics #race #USA
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While your history class might make you think of the righteous North, some data on race paints a much different picture.
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