Monthly Archives: October 2023

Honest Aging: An Insider’s Guide to the Second Half of Life

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Jim deMaine

What can I do about this potbelly? How can I improve my sleep? Is this dementia? A physician sets out to provide ‘honest’ guidance on aging. By Judith Graham in the Washington Post (thanks to T&T B.) How many of us … Continue reading →

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Book(s) for Buddhism class

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary R. For those of you who are attending the Buddhism lectures Helen McPeak suggested two books, one of which was LIVING BUDDA, LIVING CHRIST by Thich Naht Hanh, It is available in the Bookstore at St. James … Continue reading →

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Find an adjective

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Jim deMaine
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His main interest

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Jim deMaine
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A scammer in the House

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. for the Borowitz Report Santos Says If G.O.P. Lets Him Stay in Congress He Will Stop Using Their Credit Cards He also expressed “deep regret” for checking into the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas … Continue reading →

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I’m Going to War for Israel. Palestinians Are Not My Enemy.

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Nir Avishai Cohen (Thanks to Mary Jane F.) Mr. Cohen, a major in the reserves of the Israel Defense Forces, is the author of the book “Love Israel, Support Palestine.” I was in Austin, Texas, for work on Saturday when … Continue reading →

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Skyline’s 9th Annual Book Giveaway!

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Jim Tanner

Collection: Collection Box Location: Under stairs across from the Cascade Dining Room Collection starts: October 22nd, Sunday Collection ends: November 6th, Monday Giveaway: Date: November 7th, Tuesday Time: 10am to 4:30pm Place: Mt Baker Room Link to Poster

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I don’t want CPR; will anyone listen?

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Jim deMaine Special to The Seattle Times published Saturday September 23rd I’m 85 years old and am in reasonably good health considering my age — mild hypertension, cured prostate cancer and macular degeneration. It’s been a wonderful life and I … Continue reading →

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Resources for discussing and documenting end of life choices

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Here are the references in the handout at the October 10th “Speaking of Dying” talk

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Slides from “Speaking of Dying Presentation”

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Click on this icon to enlarge Here are the slides presented yesterday by Dr. Kate Brostoff. The full presentation will be on CareMerge within two weeks. Also these slides will be available on CareMerge under documents from the Health Care … Continue reading →

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Charles Feeney, Who Made a Fortune and Then Gave It Away, Dies at 92

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Jim deMaine

After piling up billions in business, he pledged to donate almost all of his money to causes before he died. He succeeded, and then lived a more modest life. By Robert D. McFadden in the NYT (thanks to Mike C.) Charles … Continue reading →

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“Their Own Civil War”: Kim Schrier Talks about the Chaos in the House

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Joel Connelly As colleagues savored soundbites on Sunday morning TV shows, a welcome opportunity came to hear out solid work-horse member of Congress who reaches across the aisle in the “other” Washington.  But U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., did … Continue reading →

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Sigh!

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Jim deMaine
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In states without Medicaid

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Jim deMaine
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As you get your COVID vaccine, thank these two scientists

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ed M. Yesterday, the 2023 Nobel Prize Winners for Physiology or Medicine went to Drew Weissman and Katalin Karikó for their discoveries in the biotechnology behind our Covid-19 mRNA vaccines.  Behind the amazing story of perseverance and collaborative … Continue reading →

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Amazing early photographs reborn

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Now with added colour! Early photographs reborn – in picturesFrom seaside bathers to the Moulin Rouge in Paris, these images from the early 20th century have been revitalised with the latest colour technology. Thanks to Bob P. Read in The … Continue reading →

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What They Don’t Tell You About Getting Old

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Roger Rosenblatt in the NYT – thanks to Tim and Tony for sending this along Mr. Rosenblatt is the author of several novels and memoirs, including “Cataract Blues: Running the Keyboard.” I recently turned 83, and while there are many … Continue reading →

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