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Daily Archives: March 10, 2024
This Bird Is Half Male, Half Female, and Completely Stunning
A green honeycreeper spotted on a farm in Colombia exhibits a rare biological phenomenon known as bilateral gynandromorphism. Thanks to Ed M. By Emily Anthes in the NYT Colombia is a bird watcher’s paradise. Its stunningly diverse ecosystems — which include … Continue reading
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Johns Hopkins chief diversity officer steps down months after calling men, white people ‘privileged’
Thanks to Ed M. Ed note: Are white, heterosexual Christian men privileged? IMHO, being one, I’d say “yes” at least in some arenas both current and historical. But, I certainly didn’t feel that way in Saudi Arabia where I was … Continue reading
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Advance Directive for Voluntary Stopping of Eating and Drinking (VSED Directive)
Some progressive illnesses, like dementia, make you lose your ability to make decisions about your health care, including choosing medical aid in dying. VSED does not require a specific diagnosis or physician order, so it might be the only option … Continue reading
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