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How Being a Nephrologist Jaded Me
Being a nephrologist, I reminded myself, was my choice. It’s just that, as I looked into her eyes, I couldn’t
The 2026 Great Lakes NFL Preview
Who would come to a random blog by a part-time doctor about the Rust Belt for an NFL preview? No
The Other Guy Who Hates Free Trade Agreements
Where others see an apocalypse, I prefer to look for logic. And that which drives Trump 2.0, as chaotic as
My Favorite Song From Rochester (NY)
Some nepo babies get a real estate empire or worldwide fame. Others get a blog post about a favorite song
Indian Man Found Wandering Along Lake America
In a shocking turn of events, on August 30, 2026, authorities in Rochester, New York, reported having seen what looked
When Dolly Parton Held My Hand
Dolly Parton, the legend, was there for everybody. That includes me, the wannabe coastal elite with the superiority complex. It
I’m a Hipster in Dad Shorts
Sometime around 2012, the hipster thing reared its ugly head. Two years earlier, I had moved with the family to
How New York’s Data Center Ban Kills Upstate (Again)
Yeah, yeah—I know it’s not really a data center ban. It’s a moratorium barring state approvals of hyperscale data centers
How New York State Is Digging Its Own Grave
The beauty of New York State, if one sticks around long enough, generally results in anger. In Upstate New York, it’s
Dear Tennessee: Who Are You Anyway?
Dear Tennessee: I know what it’s like to be misunderstood. I am from the Rust Belt, after all. But
What Kwanzaa Means: The Short Story
Breaking news—the US has some aspects of its history that are…what’s the opposite of admirable? Let’s just say that not
What Are the Top 10 Christmas Songs of All Time?
Jsuk (that’s just so you know in internet slang), I won’t be including “Silent Night,” “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Feliz
10 Facts on the Wright Brothers You Should Know
When you watch the news or hang out on social media, it’s pretty easy to forget about the intellect and
Who Was Jesus? A Quick Q&A
Imagine a few thousand years from now having your name plastered all over highway billboards. Such is the story of
Food Additives 101: What Am I Eating?
On our farm in Rochester, New York, we take pride in eating only the freshest possible foods. The word additive
What Are Bowl Games in College Football?
What do you say when you see a stadium packed with over 100,000 fans all wearing the same color and
What Is the Supply Chain?
Being a consumer is easy. Click, swipe, insert, tap, scan, whatever—the product is yours. Making the product and getting it
What Is Washington, DC? The Answer in 10 Numbers
While ComposeMD is billed as a general knowledge site, all knowledge is delivered with a perspective. And my perspective is
Black Friday Explained Quickly
My guess is that you’d much rather be reading about where to get the best Black Friday deals. Understanding the
What Is Thanksgiving For?
What is Thanksgiving for? A day off. Spending time with family and tiptoeing around politics. Football. Eating excessively. That’s the