Christian Sinclair, MD
@ctsinclair.bsky.social
palliative medicine doctor in Kansas City trying to make suburban KC more bike and walk friendly, one city council meeting at a time.
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How To Bluesky Ver 0.7 2025 Nov 05 By @ctsinclair.bsky.social Introduction Welcome to Bluesky! I am glad you are finding your way here. If you are used to Twitter (aka X), this is a brief guide to ...
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Home from #Thanksgiving, kids in bed, peeped #HCWvsHunger leaderboard - strong work #KidVengers so far, first team to break $10K and it hasn’t even been 7 hours yet! 😳
@pedsaly.bsky.social @pedshemedoc.bsky.social @pediatricskc.medsky.social @alokpatelmd.bsky.social @pwhickey.bsky.social
@pedsaly.bsky.social @pedshemedoc.bsky.social @pediatricskc.medsky.social @alokpatelmd.bsky.social @pwhickey.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Home from #Thanksgiving, kids in bed, peeped #HCWvsHunger leaderboard - strong work #KidVengers so far, first team to break $10K and it hasn’t even been 7 hours yet! 😳
@pedsaly.bsky.social @pedshemedoc.bsky.social @pediatricskc.medsky.social @alokpatelmd.bsky.social @pwhickey.bsky.social
@pedsaly.bsky.social @pedshemedoc.bsky.social @pediatricskc.medsky.social @alokpatelmd.bsky.social @pwhickey.bsky.social
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Oh… Team #ComfortFood is ready! Let’s go #palliative care and #hospice folks! Also accepting donations from anyone who thinks ice cream should be its own food group.
#HCWvsHunger #HaPC #medsky
#HCWvsHunger #HaPC #medsky
November 27, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Oh… Team #ComfortFood is ready! Let’s go #palliative care and #hospice folks! Also accepting donations from anyone who thinks ice cream should be its own food group.
#HCWvsHunger #HaPC #medsky
#HCWvsHunger #HaPC #medsky
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prepping for the family fighting holiday by doubling down on my opinion that pissed this site off the most: if you want cool things to continue to happen, you have to seek out, support, and show up for the cool things
November 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM
prepping for the family fighting holiday by doubling down on my opinion that pissed this site off the most: if you want cool things to continue to happen, you have to seek out, support, and show up for the cool things
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since this is going ok, I'll make it personal: as someone who organizes things (friend things, community things, public things), it's demoralizing to be constantly met with people saying no/not showing up when the same people complain to you about loneliness and wishing there were things to do
November 26, 2025 at 12:36 PM
since this is going ok, I'll make it personal: as someone who organizes things (friend things, community things, public things), it's demoralizing to be constantly met with people saying no/not showing up when the same people complain to you about loneliness and wishing there were things to do
Precinct level data just dropped on the county election website and I'm all like Navin R. Johnson. #LocalGov #JoCoKS #KSgov #ShawneeKS #LenexaKS #MerriamKs
a man standing in front of a blue van that says home co
Alt: a man standing in front of a blue van. He is wearing a white shirt and white pants reading a phone book, and then begins to wildly jump up and down ecstatic. This is a scene from the movie "The Jerk" and the actior is Steve Martin, playing Navin R Johnson. He is excited over something that few people would get excited about. That is why I am like Navin R Johnson.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Precinct level data just dropped on the county election website and I'm all like Navin R. Johnson. #LocalGov #JoCoKS #KSgov #ShawneeKS #LenexaKS #MerriamKs
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Launching today: Rounds & Rants w/Me.
Will this be a good outlet for me? Will I have interesting things to say? Sign up &find out!
I'm already lining posts up for you.
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#palliative #HAPC #PalliativeCare #PedPC #PalPharm
Will this be a good outlet for me? Will I have interesting things to say? Sign up &find out!
I'm already lining posts up for you.
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#palliative #HAPC #PalliativeCare #PedPC #PalPharm
Why Rounds & Rants Exists
If you want evidence-driven insights, humor, and the occasional rant that makes you rethink how we care for people when it matters most, welcome aboard.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Launching today: Rounds & Rants w/Me.
Will this be a good outlet for me? Will I have interesting things to say? Sign up &find out!
I'm already lining posts up for you.
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#palliative #HAPC #PalliativeCare #PedPC #PalPharm
Will this be a good outlet for me? Will I have interesting things to say? Sign up &find out!
I'm already lining posts up for you.
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#palliative #HAPC #PalliativeCare #PedPC #PalPharm
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My recap of tonight's meeting is live! If you enjoy these updates, please follow along on our website or our Facebook page "Say YES Shawnee" and share with a likeminded friend in Shawnee! #SayYESShawnee
www.sayyesshawnee.org/recaps/nov-2...
www.sayyesshawnee.org/recaps/nov-2...
Say YES Shawnee - Nov 24, 2025
SHAWNEE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 24, 2025
You can stream the full City Council meeting at the link below! If you don't have time to watch, here's my quick recap.
Tonight’s council meeting was ...
www.sayyesshawnee.org
November 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
My recap of tonight's meeting is live! If you enjoy these updates, please follow along on our website or our Facebook page "Say YES Shawnee" and share with a likeminded friend in Shawnee! #SayYESShawnee
www.sayyesshawnee.org/recaps/nov-2...
www.sayyesshawnee.org/recaps/nov-2...
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Myself & @sarah-stan.bsky.social are delighted to announce that the Palliative Care Journal Club Toolkit is available on the @mariecurieuk.bsky.social website. Chat to us at the @hospiceuk.bsky.social conference - come to our lunchtime session on 26/11
www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
#hapc
www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
#hapc
November 25, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Myself & @sarah-stan.bsky.social are delighted to announce that the Palliative Care Journal Club Toolkit is available on the @mariecurieuk.bsky.social website. Chat to us at the @hospiceuk.bsky.social conference - come to our lunchtime session on 26/11
www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
#hapc
www.mariecurie.org.uk/research-and...
#hapc
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Waymo privatized another public street:
Chanel approaching 4th, San Francisco
Possibly queued for a Billie Eilish show at Chase Center ~half mile away.
The light rail train on 4th seen passing in front of this roboherd has more passenger capacity than all of them combined.
OP: .tiktok.renaspam18
Chanel approaching 4th, San Francisco
Possibly queued for a Billie Eilish show at Chase Center ~half mile away.
The light rail train on 4th seen passing in front of this roboherd has more passenger capacity than all of them combined.
OP: .tiktok.renaspam18
November 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Waymo privatized another public street:
Chanel approaching 4th, San Francisco
Possibly queued for a Billie Eilish show at Chase Center ~half mile away.
The light rail train on 4th seen passing in front of this roboherd has more passenger capacity than all of them combined.
OP: .tiktok.renaspam18
Chanel approaching 4th, San Francisco
Possibly queued for a Billie Eilish show at Chase Center ~half mile away.
The light rail train on 4th seen passing in front of this roboherd has more passenger capacity than all of them combined.
OP: .tiktok.renaspam18
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This is a good idea. A few years ago I interviewed three year round bicycle riders to find out what they wear in the winter. Their list may differ from yours or David's but is a good start. Check it out. e-bikekc.com/2019/11/06/b...
November 25, 2025 at 3:39 AM
This is a good idea. A few years ago I interviewed three year round bicycle riders to find out what they wear in the winter. Their list may differ from yours or David's but is a good start. Check it out. e-bikekc.com/2019/11/06/b...
Make sure to read the next two posts for an even better story.
Solo exploring a 100% pitch black lava tube for over a mile underground. I brought some portable lights to place and set up this shot.
November 25, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Make sure to read the next two posts for an even better story.
Tomorrow night, I am daring to cook a recipe I found online. Going to the grocery store to get the ingredients today was exhilarating.
My kitchen repertoire is quite light compared to my 20’s. Now past 50, there is a strong urge to build new skills, try new things, step outside the comfort zone.
My kitchen repertoire is quite light compared to my 20’s. Now past 50, there is a strong urge to build new skills, try new things, step outside the comfort zone.
November 23, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Tomorrow night, I am daring to cook a recipe I found online. Going to the grocery store to get the ingredients today was exhilarating.
My kitchen repertoire is quite light compared to my 20’s. Now past 50, there is a strong urge to build new skills, try new things, step outside the comfort zone.
My kitchen repertoire is quite light compared to my 20’s. Now past 50, there is a strong urge to build new skills, try new things, step outside the comfort zone.
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This, by @giacgrassi.bsky.social, remains one of the simplest and best climate visuals
November 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
This, by @giacgrassi.bsky.social, remains one of the simplest and best climate visuals
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KC Current will face Gotham FC in the NWSL Challenge Cup next spring.
November 23, 2025 at 3:29 AM
KC Current will face Gotham FC in the NWSL Challenge Cup next spring.
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Today was lovely to ride bikes and shop for others. We had a great turnout as hundreds showed up to the event. We even set a new money donation record. Food donation numbers will come later! #CranksgivingKC
November 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Today was lovely to ride bikes and shop for others. We had a great turnout as hundreds showed up to the event. We even set a new money donation record. Food donation numbers will come later! #CranksgivingKC
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VOTE EARLY, VOTE AFTYN
Today is the last Saturday to vote early in the TN-7 special congressional race in Tennessee. Not sure where or when to vote? Not in the district, but want to canvass to get out the vote? Check out the links in our BIO!
Today is the last Saturday to vote early in the TN-7 special congressional race in Tennessee. Not sure where or when to vote? Not in the district, but want to canvass to get out the vote? Check out the links in our BIO!
November 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM
VOTE EARLY, VOTE AFTYN
Today is the last Saturday to vote early in the TN-7 special congressional race in Tennessee. Not sure where or when to vote? Not in the district, but want to canvass to get out the vote? Check out the links in our BIO!
Today is the last Saturday to vote early in the TN-7 special congressional race in Tennessee. Not sure where or when to vote? Not in the district, but want to canvass to get out the vote? Check out the links in our BIO!
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We’ve 100% lost the war on using phones while driving and it’s the worst.
November 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM
We’ve 100% lost the war on using phones while driving and it’s the worst.
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Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
November 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
Shared by @gizmodo.com: buff.ly/yAAHtHq
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The DoE has reclassified numerous health professional and other degrees, limiting access to federal student loan programs eligible for the higher OBBBA loan caps from thousands to a few hundred.
As ALWAYS, this is about $$.
We're about to become REALLY "great"...
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As ALWAYS, this is about $$.
We're about to become REALLY "great"...
shorturl.fm/xs7gY
November 21, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The DoE has reclassified numerous health professional and other degrees, limiting access to federal student loan programs eligible for the higher OBBBA loan caps from thousands to a few hundred.
As ALWAYS, this is about $$.
We're about to become REALLY "great"...
shorturl.fm/xs7gY
As ALWAYS, this is about $$.
We're about to become REALLY "great"...
shorturl.fm/xs7gY
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I’m sorry that I don’t have anything intelligent to say right now because I am so fucking angry
www.newsweek.com/nursing-not-...
www.newsweek.com/nursing-not-...
Nursing is no longer counted as a 'professional degree' by Trump admin
The Department of Education has excluded nursing as a "professional degree" program as it implements various changes to student loans.
www.newsweek.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I’m sorry that I don’t have anything intelligent to say right now because I am so fucking angry
www.newsweek.com/nursing-not-...
www.newsweek.com/nursing-not-...
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If they're making it harder for nurses to afford graduate degrees and have already made it harder for nursing professionals to come to the US to work under visas, then who do they think will work the hospitals, the nursing homes, the outpatient clinics, the community health programs, etc?
Who?
Who?
November 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
If they're making it harder for nurses to afford graduate degrees and have already made it harder for nursing professionals to come to the US to work under visas, then who do they think will work the hospitals, the nursing homes, the outpatient clinics, the community health programs, etc?
Who?
Who?
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2X TEMVP 🐐
Temwa Chawinga named your 2025 NWSL MVP for the 2nd year in a row 👑
Temwa Chawinga named your 2025 NWSL MVP for the 2nd year in a row 👑
November 19, 2025 at 11:34 PM
2X TEMVP 🐐
Temwa Chawinga named your 2025 NWSL MVP for the 2nd year in a row 👑
Temwa Chawinga named your 2025 NWSL MVP for the 2nd year in a row 👑
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The league’s most unstoppable force. ⚡️
Temwa Chawinga is the 2025 Most Valuable Player.
Presented by ATT
Temwa Chawinga is the 2025 Most Valuable Player.
Presented by ATT
November 19, 2025 at 11:34 PM
The league’s most unstoppable force. ⚡️
Temwa Chawinga is the 2025 Most Valuable Player.
Presented by ATT
Temwa Chawinga is the 2025 Most Valuable Player.
Presented by ATT
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Read this beautiful, uplifting story of comforting patients in their final days:
“Pistachio Ice Cream,” in the New England Journal of Medicine www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
“Pistachio Ice Cream,” in the New England Journal of Medicine www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Pistachio Ice Cream | NEJM
Sometimes, as patients near the end of life, eliciting and fulfilling a simple wish
can lead to acceptance and a peaceful death — a lesson absorbed by a physician during
a week of ice cream.
www.nejm.org
November 19, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Read this beautiful, uplifting story of comforting patients in their final days:
“Pistachio Ice Cream,” in the New England Journal of Medicine www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
“Pistachio Ice Cream,” in the New England Journal of Medicine www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
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I would like to share something.
A year ago, Trump won and I was furious and scared so I sent a text to a few of local women I knew and asked them to join me at a meeting and invite like-minded women they knew. A few showed up, then a few more. We became a group called The Salon and we meet monthly
A year ago, Trump won and I was furious and scared so I sent a text to a few of local women I knew and asked them to join me at a meeting and invite like-minded women they knew. A few showed up, then a few more. We became a group called The Salon and we meet monthly
November 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I would like to share something.
A year ago, Trump won and I was furious and scared so I sent a text to a few of local women I knew and asked them to join me at a meeting and invite like-minded women they knew. A few showed up, then a few more. We became a group called The Salon and we meet monthly
A year ago, Trump won and I was furious and scared so I sent a text to a few of local women I knew and asked them to join me at a meeting and invite like-minded women they knew. A few showed up, then a few more. We became a group called The Salon and we meet monthly