Daily Archives: December 15, 2023

Opinion  Worst. Congress. Ever.

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Dana Milbank Columnist in the Washington Post A year ago, I assigned myself to the Capitol to cover the new House Republican majority, suspecting that this erratic crowd of lawmakers would provide some lively material. They did not disappoint. What … Continue reading →

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Journal of Aid-in-Dying Medicine

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Medical journals and research have not dealt much with death and dying. The interest has mainly been in literature, art and poetry–and more recently in laws that deal with medical aid in dying. In the last several years there has … Continue reading →

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A mysterious journey into the darkness

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Ann H. Milam Special to The Seattle Times Editor’s note: The Travel Essay is written by our readers about a travel adventure or insight. The train screeches to a sudden jolting stop. “What’s happening?” I exclaim. “We’re nowhere near a … Continue reading →

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Gate A-4 by Naomi Shihab Nye

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Jan H. for finding this YouTube link so we can listen to the poet

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