Monthly Archives: April 2025

Big win in the “51st state”

Thanks to Bob P.

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Three Little Pigs

from Post Alley: (thanks to Ed M.) The big bad wolf went to the first pig’s house, huffed and puffed, and blew thehouse down. The little pig ran to the second pig’s house. The big bad wolf huffedand puffed and … Continue reading

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The Nosh: A restaurant wokking tour through Seattle’s CID (Tai Tung, Bruce Lee’s table and more)

You may have eaten a meal in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District, but how much do you know about its history? Click here for a quick video tour. Host Rachel Belle sets out on foot for the popular Tastes of the Chinatown International District tour … Continue reading

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Here to serve?

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The making of an oligarchy

Heather Cox Richardson Last night a new club opened in the wealthy Georgetown neighborhood in Washington, D.C. It’s called “Executive Branch,” and it’s an invitation-only club backed by Donald Trump Jr. and megadonor Omeed Malik. Dasha Burns of Politico reported … Continue reading

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Pope enters heaven by the service entrance

Thanks to Mary M.

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Biking skills – not for the average human on the Cullin Ridge (Isle of Skye)

Thanks to mountaineering friend John R.

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How we change!

Thanks to John R.

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Want to stop the ‘tush push’? Take a look at this 464-pound 2025 NFL Draft prospect

By Vic Tafur in the NYT Ed note: Is 500 pounds next? What’s the “logical” extreme as football seems to be creating an atmosphere promoting its own demise–and that of the players. What are your thoughts? Some teams wanted to get … Continue reading

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Under scrutiny

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“Honest Men Like Me”

Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson Today’s major stories must be seen in the context of President Donald Trump’s dramatic losses in court and his plummeting poll numbers. Yesterday, Trump told the Department of Justice to investigate ActBlue, the platform that … Continue reading

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The Ugly Historical Echoes of Kennedy’s Comments on Autism

By Jessica Grose Opinion Writer in the NYT (thanks to Ed M) Last week Robert F. Kennedy Jr. held his first news briefing as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, to address a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and … Continue reading

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Smoke signals

Thanks to Pam P.

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Gov. Josh Shapiro: Finding Moral Clarity After an Arsonist’s Attack

By Josh Shapiro — Mr. Shapiro is the governor of Pennsylvania (thanks to Mary Jane F.) I woke up to yelling in the hallway. A few seconds later, there was a bang on the door. It was just after 2 a.m., … Continue reading

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Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge gains recognition for trees more than 300 years old

Thanks to Pam P. for noting this small but significant contribution to Earth Day The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge has officially been recognized by the Old Growth Forest Network, a nonprofit dedicated to identifying and preserving ancient forests across … Continue reading

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Can’t help

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Earth Day

By Heather Cox Richardson Today is Earth Day, celebrated for the first time in 1970. The spark for the first Earth Day was the 1962 publication of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring. A marine biologist and best-selling author, Carson showed the … Continue reading

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One more scam to beware of

Thanks to Mary M.

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Noble Prize winner talks about future of AI

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What is ‘ordo amoris?’ Vice President JD Vance invokes this medieval Catholic concept

Ed note: As reported in the NYT Pope Francis and JD Vance don’t see eye to eye on what loving the neighbor should mean. “Pope Francis on Tuesday harshly criticized President Trump’s policy of mass deportations and urged Catholics to … Continue reading

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The rebel

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Word of the year by the Economist in 2024

from Wikipedia (thanks to Mary M.) A kakistocracy (/ˌkækɪˈstɒkrəsi/ KAK-ist-OK-rə-see) is a government run by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous citizens.[1]: 54 [2][3] The word was coined as early as the 17th century,[4] and is derived from two Greek words, kákistos (κάκιστος, ‘worst’) and krátos (κράτος, ‘rule’), with a literal meaning … Continue reading

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It’s time to expand your vocabulary

Thanks to Tim B.

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Movie title message

Just read them in sequence! Thanks to Tim B.

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A baker’s view of Easter and Passover

Thanks to Ed M.

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