I’m only two episodes in, but it seems to me like that nice Canadian boy would like a little cuddle afterwards.

We could be getting so much more out of the electronic medical record. In February’s Kidney News, Chirag Parikh and I discuss what needs to change and suggest policy steps to help us get there.

I have really neglected my fitness for an embarrassingly long time. So I’m celebrating that today I got back on my #Peloton. Hoping to be consistent, small incremental improvements.

That’s wild - I designed and had the shirt custom printed as a one-off. After it went mini-viral someone must have gone into business for themselves. Just glad to have the message spread!

Wow, I’m jealous!

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My mailing list awaits this anxiously

I really like this! Your work?

Go blue!

Still on track for new postcards early 2026? My mailing list has grown a lot!

What an incredible commitment it’s been, ten years and a whole ecosystem of learning and innovation. Thank you both for your leadership and also that you’ve made sure NephJC will continue to grow in the future.

Two women in swimsuits at the edge of a large calm lake. One is wearing sunglasses and a silly hat shaped like a birthday cake with candles.

Birthday dip in Lake Michigan! Water temp down to 48 degrees. I need new neoprene booties for Christmas.

This was a great speech, he said he’s 72 and not applying for grants so he’ll say what he wants. Sometimes that’s not a good prelude but Dr Califf called out income inequality, guns and opioids among other social ills we are ignoring (or actively promoting)

#RPA had puppies at our meeting in March. Guess I’ll have to come up with something EVEN BETTER for our meeting in Atlanta April 16-18 (registration now open)

#NoPressure

Dr Biff Palmer accepts the Narins award at #KidneyWk. I had the opportunity to serve on a hyperkalemia advisory board where Dr Palmer and I were the 2 nephrologists. We were tasked with giving a summary of K handling in the tubule. Biff emails me “Well Katie, how would you like to approach this?”

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Barbie poster at #KidneyWk today. We have a great poster tomorrow: FR-PO0365. Come on by!

Poster 0370 is live at #KidneyWk and must be seen to be believed! #NoBoringPosters #NoComicSans

Dr Mark Okusa riding the bus

And you find cool people on the bus! Like my former clinic attending and past #POTASN @markokusa.bsky.social

This is a nice bus, plush seats, air conditioning, racks for luggage above and also under for bigger suitcases. A solid option if you want to save money and aren’t on a super tight schedule.

Bus has arrived. The sign is very helpful for downloading the app and buying your ticket.

Updating - so far the bus performance has been a little disappointing. Waited 30 minutes, bus arrived and unloaded, says another is coming in 6 minutes.

Hey #KidneyWk folks you can get the 500 bus direct from IAH to the convention center for $4.50. It leaves every 30 minutes and the stop is right by baggage claim. Public transportation FTW!

A collection of tabs and gray rocks painted with colorful dot patterns.

Heading out to #KidneyWeek and bringing some mandala rocks. If you come up and say “hello” I’ll give you one!

TSA agent this morning complimented my vintage Coach bag (which I bought new) and said it was a lot like her mom’s. 😐

Beautiful calm Lake Michigan. Water temp by the buoy was 58 but it felt colder going in!

Two people entering a large calm lake under a late afternoon sky filled with clouds.

After a long end to summer, fall has arrived in Michigan. The lake temperature dropped from 68 to 58 degrees inside of a week. This was a wonderful swim that helps us acclimate for winter dipping. I didn’t wear my gloves but I missed them! #coldwaterswimming

I am so excited for our ASN posters. I am on a mission to make beauty and great design a regular feature in the poster hall.

I definitely owe you one!

Thank you! I had real FOMO for #ERA25 so maybe!