Daily Archives: May 4, 2025

Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: I’ve not noticed (yet) a tendency of some to infantilize the way they talk to me, but I have overheard such talk to others. Perhaps I’m not frail enough yet. I hope it won’t happen to me or … Continue reading →

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CALL ME A NUT, BUT WE SHOULD BE GLAD CRIME IS FALLING

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Danny Westneat- Seattle Times columnist (thanks to Mary Lou P.) Seattle Times columnist Writing this column for two decades, one thing I’ve noticed is that nothing hacks some people off more than good news. This is especially true of good … Continue reading →

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Ten Famous American Horses

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Heather Cox Richardson I had thought to post a picture tonight and then realized that today was the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby. The event was launched in 1875 as horse racing—with its famous Black jockeys, who won more … Continue reading →

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