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Keith Schleiffer @kschleiffer.bsky.social · 1d

Is it reasonable to expect the President to say something honoring Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman? On June 14, she and her husband were assasinated in a planned shooting by an extremist. Ah, but he's had experience he didn't like with another Speaker Emerita, hasn't he.

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Keith Schleiffer @kschleiffer.bsky.social · 1d

Four months ago today, respected Minnesota legislator Melissa Hortman was assasinated in a planned shooting by an extremist. October 14 would be better served honoring her death (and her husband, and injured Senator Hortman and wife) instead of a podcaster and professional provocateur.

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Keith Schleiffer @kschleiffer.bsky.social · 4d

All we ask is read and tell us your reactions. You can choose to give us notes.
Please DM or email kschleiffer at outlook dot com if you’re willing. To give you a sample in advance, read my essay at this link. 2/2 www.yourtango.com/love/washing...

Washing My Sick Wife's Hair

Supporting my spouse as she recovers the hair — and the self-image — cancer treatment took from her.

www.yourtango.com

Keith Schleiffer @kschleiffer.bsky.social · 4d

My wife and I have finished our #memoir about her cancer treatment and my experience as her caregiver. We’re looking for beta readers. It’s a love story. It’s 58,000 words. See the graphic (the first paragraphs of the book) for content warnings. 1/2

I’ve Got You Back
by Keith Schleiffer and Debbie Schleiffer
Let’s start with reasons you might want to not read this book. Debbie's cancer therapy experience was awful. She had just about every side effect and every roadblock the treatment had to offer.
There is a happy ending, but the path to it was unpleasant in several ways. This isn't just about hair loss. In this book you will find mention of just about every bodily fluid. I will describe cleaning up some of the yuckiest ones from the patient, her clothes and the floor.
You’ll read about what happens when cancer treatment bumped into Debbie's existing heart condition and her Type 2 diabetes. One bump was more complicated than the other.
You will read about two middle-aged people trying to have sex after months of abstinence.

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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 11d

TAYLOR SWIFT: Tell me, Socrates, must the player always play, play, play?

SOCRATES: Well, that depends on what it is to be a player and what it means to play. Could you be more specific?

Taylor Swift: A Socratic Dialogue

TAYLOR SWIFT: Tell me, Socrates, must the player always play, play, play? SOCRATES: Well, that depends on what it is to be a player and what it mea...

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Keith Schleiffer @kschleiffer.bsky.social · 14d

My wife had a sweaty, stressful day. I took her into the shower and washed her hair for her. This habit began a few years ago, for a very good reason. I published a #CNF essay about it.
www.yourtango.com/love/washing...

Washing My Sick Wife's Hair

Supporting my spouse as she recovers the hair — and the self-image — cancer treatment took from her.

www.yourtango.com

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Keith Schleiffer @kschleiffer.bsky.social · 16d

“It’s not a tantrum. It’s not a phase. It’s a rewrite. And this time, women are holding the pen.” The era of "desperate single woman" is over.
www.oprahdaily.com/life/wholene...

The Era of the ‘Desperate Single Woman’ Is Over—Here’s What Women Are Choosing Instead

Only 34 percent of single women in the U.S. are actively seeking romantic relationships, compared to 54 percent of single men. You do the math.

www.oprahdaily.com

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Keith Schleiffer @kschleiffer.bsky.social · 16d

It's terrifying just to live in Chicago's distant suburbs. (But I hear Portland is even worse!)

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Keith Schleiffer @kschleiffer.bsky.social · 17d

October 14 has been declared a day to remember that Charlie fellow.

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Keith Schleiffer @kschleiffer.bsky.social · 17d

October 14 of this year would be a good day to flood our social media with reminders that when Melissa Hortman was murdered, the President didn't order flags at half staff, the FBI Director didn't rush to the scene and Congress didn't declare a day in her honor.

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Keith Schleiffer @kschleiffer.bsky.social · 18d

A core element of Liu Cixin's novel Three Body Problem is a surge of anti-scence sentiment. There is a reason for it, it's not just a chance event. Something for us to think about right now.

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Keith Schleiffer @kschleiffer.bsky.social · 22d

"And then the entire nation lived obediently ever after."

Keith Schleiffer @kschleiffer.bsky.social · 22d

Now Bibi tells us there cannot be a two state solution. All of the alternatives make more trouble for Israel, not less.

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Keith Schleiffer @kschleiffer.bsky.social · 23d

A good memoir is about the story, not the ending.

Keith Schleiffer @kschleiffer.bsky.social · 23d

The Puritan Work Ethic is alive and well in the United States.
apnews.com/article/home...

Most US adults think individual choices keep people in poverty, a new AP-NORC/Harris poll finds

A new poll finds most U.S. adults think personal choices are a major driver of poverty and homelessness, while fewer blame a lack of government support.

apnews.com

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Keith Schleiffer @kschleiffer.bsky.social · 24d

And he thinks 30 social media posts constitute an overwhelming mandate from the nation at large.

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Keith Schleiffer @kschleiffer.bsky.social · 24d

October 14 of this year would be a good day to flood our social media with reminders that when Melissa Hortman was murdered, the President didn't order flags at half staff, the FBI Director didn't rush to the scene and Congress didn't declare a day in her honor.

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Keith Schleiffer @kschleiffer.bsky.social · 28d

It seems to me Mamdani's success isn't from the social media presence or the style of his video posts. He's doing well because he's sharing his genuine enthusiasm. It's the message, not the medium.

aaron from queens from twitter @aaronnarraph.bsky.social · 29d

For @thenation.com, I wrote about the trend of young Democratic candidates attempting to duplicate the aesthetics of the Zohran campaign, without the ideological foundation, economic populism, or authenticity that made it successful.

www.thenation.com/article/poli...

Beware the Centrist Dweebs Trying to Ape Zohran Mamdani

All over the country, young Democratic candidates are running seemingly Mamdani-style campaigns. But check the fine print.

www.thenation.com

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aaron from queens from twitter @aaronnarraph.bsky.social · 29d

For @thenation.com, I wrote about the trend of young Democratic candidates attempting to duplicate the aesthetics of the Zohran campaign, without the ideological foundation, economic populism, or authenticity that made it successful.

www.thenation.com/article/poli...

Beware the Centrist Dweebs Trying to Ape Zohran Mamdani

All over the country, young Democratic candidates are running seemingly Mamdani-style campaigns. But check the fine print.

www.thenation.com

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 28d

In this stirring fantasy, Ayana Gray reimagines Medusa as a fierce heroine given to righteous anger, all of which puts her squarely at odds with the capricious gods. Both empowering and infuriating, it’s a strong take on the classic character.

I, Medusa by Ayana Gray

In this stirring fantasy, bestseller Gray (Beasts of War) reimagines Medusa as a fierce heroine given to righteous anger, with a...

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 28d

Reviewers who praise a book as “readable”: exactly how low do you usually set the bar?

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Julia Raeside @jnraeside.bsky.social · 28d

Absolutely thrilled to be shortlisted for the Comedy Women in Print Prize 2025. An insane line-up to be part of. Thank you so much to the judges. Don’t Make Me Laugh is out in paperback now! #CWIP @cwip.bsky.social

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Keith Schleiffer @kschleiffer.bsky.social · 28d

The fundamental problem with training A.I. using everything on the internet is the A.I. has been trained using everything on the internet.

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Bookish Spotlight 📚 @bookishspotlight.bsky.social · Sep 13

British author Kelvin Nicholls weaves a compelling narrative of resilience, love, and the unyielding spirit of his remarkable wife, Jo.
✨ mybook.to/myfamilyfi...
#Free #kindleunlimited

#mustread #memoir #inspirational #TrueStory #bookworms
#amreading #kindlebook #Philippines

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Tin House @tinhouse.bsky.social · Sep 13

😶Listen to Jeannie Vanasco talk about her new memoir A Silent Treatment with Scott Simon on @npr.org Weekend Edition!

www.npr.org/2025/09/13/n...

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