Monthly Archives: September 2025

There’s nothing like a cousin in Texas

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M. (Ed. note: Maybe Russell will speak here some day! Can anyone else beat this cousin story? And yes, keep your boots on!) After a career in home building, my Texas cousin Russell Eppright now manufacturers “top … Continue reading →

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Okanogan County protests highlight rural impact of Trump policies

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Organizers in the north-central Washington Republican stronghold want to call attention to how recent cuts could hurt the region’s poorest residents. Mai Hoang Sep 2, 2025 in Crosscut One recent Saturday morning, Twisp was full of activity, typical for the … Continue reading →

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Apologies: You Have Reached the End of Your Free-Trial Period of America!

Posted on September 2, 2025 by William Calvin

from The Atlantic: We understand that over the past 250-odd years, you have come to rely on the services provided by the U.S. of A.: postal delivery, representative government, edible food, clean water, lifesaving vaccines, and no kings—ever, guaranteed. Well, … Continue reading →

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Never forget!

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to John R.

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Perils of posting

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to John R.

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Test results

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Jim deMaine
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We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Jim deMaine

By William FoegeWilliam, Roper, David Satcher, Jeffrey Koplan, Richard Besser, Tom Frieden, Anne Schuchat, Rochelle P. Walensky and Mandy K. Cohen – in the NYT Opinion Section The authors previously led in the C.D.C., as directors or acting directors under Republican and Democratic … Continue reading →

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Hibiscus on the 26th roof top – and more to come!

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Joan H.

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Under the Ballard Bridge. Shout out to whoever is throwing these up.

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to John R.

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‘Damning audit’ begs the question: Who is protecting taxpayer interests in King County?

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Jim deMaine

By The Seattle Times editorial boardIf there was ever a wake-up call for local government, this is it. In a disturbing report released Tuesday, the King County Auditor determined that grant funding from the county’s Department of Community and Human … Continue reading →

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This superintendent 3D prints violins in her office so every student can play in the orchestra. They cost just $50 each

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Jim deMaine

from GoodGoodGood – thanks to Pam P. Dr. Laura Jacob, superintendent of the California Area School District in Coal Center, Pennsylvania, has 30 3D printers in her office. While she does enjoy 3D printing as a hobby, these printers represent a mission … Continue reading →

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