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Monthly Archives: November 2022
U.S.A. the Envy of World After Ten Billion Dollars in Campaign Ads Changes Almost Nothing
“When you imagine what you could do with ten billion dollars, you immediately think of building new roads or schools,” a citizen of Montenegro said. “But America’s roads and schools must be in excellent shape, if they can afford to … Continue reading
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France to require all large parking lots to be covered by solar panels
Thanks to Pam P. In France, solar just got a huge boost from new legislation approved through the Senate this week that will require all parking lots with spaces for at least 80 vehicles – both existing and new – to be … Continue reading
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National Family Caregivers Month!
Ed note: The communication below is from the Conversation Project. November is National Family Caregivers Month. Visit the Caregiver Action Network’s resource page to learn more about this year’s theme #CaregivingHappens, find resources, social media toolkit, stories, ideas on how … Continue reading
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The Complete List of Trump’s Twitter Insults (2015-2021)
Thanks to Mike C. Click here for these quotes from the past that we’d all love to forget. As a political figure, Donald J. Trump used Twitter to praise, to cajole, to entertain, to lobby, to establish his version of … Continue reading
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Veteran’s day history – Heather Cox Richardson
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National Veteran’s Day concert from the National Cathedral
Thanks to Bob P. (Note: the concert will be at 4 PM Seattle time) National Veteran’s Day is an opportunity to honor those who have served in the Armed Forces, celebrate their indomitable spirit and triumph over adversity, and recognize … Continue reading
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9 Ways to Celebrate World Kindness Day (2022)
Thanks to Pam P. Between the “Be Kind” graphic T-shirts in every department store and Harry Styles crooning his signature reminder to “Treat People With Kindness,” the concept of kindness is rather trendy in our current climate. But kindness goes … Continue reading
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Why are Republicans telling voters they want to cut Social Security by a third?
By Alicia H. Munnell Improving benefits for the low paid is a noble goal, but all but the very wealthy need the benefits in current law. Why in the world would Republicans put out a plan to dramatically cut Social Security? … Continue reading
Medicare Advantage or Just Medicare?
Ed note: Most people are happy with their Medicare, whether “Advantage” or not. I’ve had excellent care under both. It should be emphasized though that the Federal government (your money) pays a premium to privatize Medicare in it’s array of … Continue reading
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The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition this Sunday
Thanks to Mary M.: a non-ticketed free event for Opera buffs The Metropolitan Opera Laffont CompetitionWashington District Sunday, November 13Benaroya Hall | Nordstrom Recital Hall200 University Street, Seattle Competition beginning at 10:00 AM Additional Details: This is a free, non-ticketed event There will … Continue reading
And the results are ……uncertain.
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Annual African American Caregivers Forum this Saturday
KEYNOTE: Dr. Raina Croff, Assistant Professor of Neurology at OregonHealth & Science University, will present “Black Joy Matters forCaregiver Health.” Learn about joyful activities that improve health aswe age and the joy of walking and talking for brain health. Attend … Continue reading
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What GOP candidate recruitment says about the GOP
[Here is my posting on https://medium.com/will-howard-on-trumpian-politics/what-gop-candidate-recruitment-says-about-the-gop-6af4e793ffed.] I aim to raise questions about candidates for higher office who are so inexperienced that, if they won, they might be in constant need of advice from their sponsors, likely to supply an unelected … Continue reading
Senior Jeopardy answers (if you need them)
01.The Lone Ranger left behind… A silver bullet 02.The Ed Sullivan Show 03.On Route 66 04.To protect the innocent 05.The Lion Sleeps Tonight 06.The limbo 07.Chocolate 08.Louis Armstrong 09.The Timex Watch 10.Freddy, The Freeloader and ‘Good Night and God Bless.’ … Continue reading
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Jeopardy for seniors
THIS MAY BE HARDER THAN YOU THINK. Answers will be poster tomorrow (assuming you’ll need them!) Thanks to Rosemary W. 01.After the Lone Ranger saved the day and rode off into the sunset, the grateful citizens would ask, “Who was … Continue reading
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The Machine Stops by Oliver Sachs
Oliver Sacks, who died in 2015, was the author of many books, including “Musicophilia,” “Gratitude,” and “The River of Consciousness.” A final collection of his essays is titled, “Everything in Its Place,” My favorite aunt, Auntie Len, when she was … Continue reading
Women will have equal share of seats in Parliament with Soraya Peke-Mason’s swearing-in (in New Zealand)
Thanks to Pam P. Parliament is on the verge of a significant milestone for women. In just a few hours’ time, women will have an equal share of seats compared with their male counterparts in the House. Soraya Peke-Mason will be sworn … Continue reading
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“Have you no decency?”
Notes on democracy from Heather Cox Richardson
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The Memory Hub – current information
There is a lot of interesting activity at the nearby UW Memory and Wellness Center. Check out there latest newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/uw/octobernovember-2022-newsletter
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