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Amol Shrikhande @composemd1

I’m a Gen X doctor who cut back on medicine to obsess about the best part of the US—the Rust Belt!

Joined January 2021
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In the 1960s, while #Alabama was dealing with darkness, the northwest corner of the state was pumping out some of the most popular songs of all time. #music #USA composemd.com/2024/12/03/mus…

Muscle Shoals: The Alabama That Gives Me Hope - ComposeMD

While the state of Alabama was grappling with racism, tiny Muscle Shoals—through its music—showed us the light.

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Thank you, Southern food, for helping me put on so much weight. #Food #Humor #USA composemd.com/2024/11/27/sou…

Southern Food for Fat Northerners - ComposeMD

We have the South to thank for many things, but where would we overweight Northerners be without this classic Southern food?

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If you think January 6th was a big deal, check out the biggest lies I've told. #humor #Politics composemd.com/2024/11/25/the…
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In trying to make sense of modern politics, I realized that one song captures the scene perfectly. #politics #music #USA composemd.com/2024/11/21/how…
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There's only one number you need to know to understand the recent election. #politics #Election2024 #usa composemd.com/2024/11/19/us-…
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After months of grueling research, these are my picks for President Trump's cabinet and staff. #humor #politics #USA composemd.com/2024/11/14/my-…

My Picks for Trump's Cabinet and Staff - ComposeMD

A lot has been made of the picks for President Trump's cabinet and staff. Here are my (tongue-in-cheek) choices.

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One year ago, I could have never guessed that this game would mean so much to me. #sports #travel #life composemd.com/2024/11/13/whe…

Wherever Life Takes You, Dive In - ComposeMD

In 2024, a simple college basketball game reminded me that wherever life takes you, you might as well dive in.

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When they sing John Denver at NFL games in Germany, here's why it makes perfect sense. #travel #music #nfl composemd.com/2024/11/11/cou…

Country Roads, Germany, and Me - ComposeMD

Why do they sing John Denver in Germany? The answer has something to do with country roads, Germany, and me.

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With the 2024 presidential election behind us, what would the famed women's suffrage leader say now? #Election2024 #susanbanthony #humor composemd.com/2024/11/07/wha…

What Would Susan B. Anthony Say Now? - ComposeMD

The champion of women's suffrage, Susan B. Anthony, would have a lot to say about modern life. Here's a quick sampling.

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What exactly is Trumpism? Here's one take. #politics #election #Trump #USA composemd.com/2024/10/31/tru…

Trumpism: An Acronym - ComposeMD

While you may think about conservatism and progressivism, to understand the US, you need to understand Trumpism.

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Two random dudes. One beat-up city. By the percentages, this band never should have made it. Thankfully, it did. #blackkeys #akron #music composemd.com/2024/10/30/the…

The 10 Best Songs by the Black Keys - ComposeMD

A list of the best songs by the Black Keys could go on forever. Here are the best of the best, courtesy the duo from Akron.

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With my wife on the injured reserve, I've created a few #recipes I feel the need to share. #humor #food #life composemd.com/2024/10/28/5-s…

5 Super Easy Recipes I Need To Share - ComposeMD

When time is of the essence, these 5 super easy recipes will serve you well. Disclaimer: Nutritional value unclear.

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If you think all the election talk is making us dumber, here's why you're right. #election #Politics #USA composemd.com/2024/10/23/fac…

Factfulness: How Politics Makes You Dumber - ComposeMD

The bestseller Factfulness showed the flaws of the human brain. And nothing brings these out quite like the cesspool of politics.

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When circumstances dictated that I assume greater domestic responsibility, I realized my parenting style resembled the chickenpox. #humor #parenting #Marriage #life composemd.com/2024/10/21/i-a…
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After a family trip to Cleveland, I realized I needed to ignore everything I had heard. #cleveland #travel #usa composemd.com/2024/10/16/how…

How Cleveland Made Me Stop Listening to People - ComposeMD

After a visit to Cleveland, I realized more than ever that widely-accepted perception can be very far from reality.

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Does all the talk about the Electoral College have your head spinning? This one simple table will help you make sense of it all. #electoralcollege #Election2024 #politics #USA composemd.com/2024/10/14/the…

The Electoral College: A Sweet Table! - ComposeMD

You can't understand US presidential elections without understanding the Electoral College. This awesome table is your key!

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San Diego has a great brand, but it reminds me of another city that doesn't. #SanDiego #travel #sports #humor composemd.com/2024/10/09/is-…

Is San Diego Nice? It's the Rust Belt! - ComposeMD

Is San Diego nice? On the surface, it's paradise. But peel back the layers, and you're left with the Rust Belt!

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While it's been trendy to talk about the decline of #baseball, the national pastime is back and better than ever (almost). #sports #Trending composemd.com/2024/10/04/bas…

Baseball Is Back! 5 Numbers That Prove It - ComposeMD

While it's been trendy to write baseball's obituary, these five data points paint a different reality: baseball is back!

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