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My week was a rough one - I was in the ER on Friday for chest pressure and shoulder pain.  Thankfully, not a heart attack, but the doctors are still trying to figure out what is going on with my lungs and heart. I had a CT scan with contrast and, aside from them messing up the IV the first time (resulting in contrast going under my skin), it was fine.  I have several nodules on my lungs, I'm inflamed and it looks like my right ventricle is slightly delayed/may be working a bit harder then the rest of my heart. This is really scary.

The rest of the week was fine! The weather is improving and we have had some nice warm days.  

1. "What if They Knew" - mental health workers in NH talk about their experiences with mental health treatment and in general. 
2. One of my new favorite podcasts. 
3. I found a new reading challenge.  20 books of summer has also been announced!
4. Some 90's gadgets that people still miss. I don't miss pagers.
5. Three Mexican foods that have ritual meaning. 
6. Slow and long checkouts at Walmart have shoppers down. 
7. A hobby that is good for the aging brain.
8. Some obscure travel laws that you didn't know existed. 
9. The winners of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize. There are many that I would like to read from this list.
10. Some ideas for dystopian books for you to read if you are interested.
11. Flowers or books - recommendations for mother's day. 
12. On making time to read the classics.
13. Some misconceptions about Cinco De Mayo that Americans still have.
14. 7 things about Star Wars that were inspired by real life events. 
15. 7 novels about dysfunctional but charming families.
16. The oldest cold case ever solved in Massachusetts. 
17. The burnout trap: why the women who never fall apart are the ones that need to stop. 
18. THe best and worst states for working moms. 
19. 5 books about matriarchs and motherhood. 
20. The Deep humanity of Project Hail Mary. 
21. Cozy and romantic mystery series.
22. Trips inspired by books and film.
23. Why it's deadly when older people get pneumonia.
24. Some Asian American and Pacific Islander horror stories you should read. 
25. Scottish bookstores take the high road and increase sales as a result.
26. What's new to streaming (LORD OF THE FLIES FOLKS!!) this week. Some other ideas for things to watch. 
27. Murky murders: the Murdaugh murders. 
28. Books about female migrant workers.
29. This guy fled Pompeii very long ago - guess how they found him?
30. This necklace was given to Anne Boleyn by Henry VIII.
31. What did dogs mean to the ancient Mayans?
32. The 20 most addictive books of 2026 so far.
33. Pugs and libraries? Yes please!

I have questions!  

What are you guys listening to for podcasts? And watching?

What reading challenges to you participate in?

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