Monthly Archives: June 2022

Ten Things That Will Disappear In Our Lifetime (maybe)

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Jim deMaine

                    Not news to some of us, but still a little unsettling. Thanks to Sybil-Ann 1. The Post Office– Get ready to imagine a world without the post office.  They are so deeply in … Continue reading →

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Wear orange this week to support gun reform.

Posted on June 4, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Karen K. Hunters wear orange signifying “Don’t shoot”. This is the message from the multi-faith march on Thursday night that came down Madison.

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THE SISTERS: A CONCERT TO BENEFIT UKRAINE – Saturday, June 11 at 8:00 PM

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary R. THE SISTERS: A CONCERT TO BENEFIT UKRAINE – Saturday, June 11 at 8:00pm, The Esoterics presents THE SISTERS, featuring the sacred choral music of Ukrainian composer Bohdana Frolyak and her late sister Hanna Havrylets. Both are … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Life Hacks in the World (for Now)

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Jim deMaine

By David Brooks Opinion Columnist in the NYT We here at Opinion Headquarters don’t merely offer you controversial opinions on world events, we offer priceless life hacks to help you float effortlessly through the miasma of modern existence. These are the … Continue reading →

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Lessons for climate from the gun problem

Posted on June 2, 2022 by William Calvin

Excerpt from my book ms: Now let me briefly borrow a direct analogy to our climate reasoning. People often believe that the gun problem can be fixed by limiting gun sales. The gun problem, however, is not proportional to this … Continue reading →

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Canadian speed control

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ed M. Coming to a neighborhood near you. Canadian Speed Control!  How’s this for effective speed control? I don’t know about you, but this would certainly slow me down! People slow down and actually try to “straddle” the … Continue reading →

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Interfaith Prayer Vigil at St. James Thursday June 2nd

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M.   Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Uvalde, TX   June 2, 2022   ‌     Contact Info The Rt. Rev. Greg Rickel Bishop of Olympia 1551 10th Ave E Seattle, Washington 98102 206-325-4200 206-325-4631 FAX   … Continue reading →

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Arms and the second amendment

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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