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Monthly Archives: November 2025
Restoring Confidence in Public Health
in the current issue of the New England Journal of Medicine – thanks to Ed M.
Posted in Government, Health
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The way the Welch would spell it
Thanks to John R.
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What is Charity?
“Charity (love for others) is like springtime or summertime warmth, which makes grain, grasses, and trees grow. Without charity, or spiritual warmth, nothing grows.” from Emanuel Swedenborg
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What’s Going on With the Republican Party?
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Thanksgiving Is an Opportunity for a National Reset
Abraham Lincoln wanted a “rebuke … to the very harbingers of reappearing tyranny and oppression.” Sarah Josepha Hale’s suggestion for a national day of Thanksgiving provided a solution. By Bret Stephens Opinion Columnist in the NYT Though the Thanksgiving story is … Continue reading
An American hero under attack
from Heather Cox Richardson’s newsletter Since six lawmakers released a video last week reminding servicemembers that they must refuse to carry out unlawful orders, Trump and his loyalists have continued to insist that such a reminder is “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR… punishable … Continue reading
Thanksgiving guide to viruses, family conversations, and public health updates
Katelyn Jetelina, Hannah Totte, MPH, and Matt Willis in Your Local Epidemiologist Thanksgiving is here—that magical week of joy, chaos, and family members who can somehow turn small talk into a UN summit. Here are a few things that might help you … Continue reading
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First we grow up, then we grow ….
Thanks to John R.
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One of CDC’s final blows. And what it means for you–Avoid the CDC Website!
Katelyn Jetelina in Your Local Epidemiologist I still remember the exact moment this photo below was taken. I was on my way to interview for CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS)—the two-year training program for “disease detectives.” For people in my … Continue reading
Posted in Ethics, Government, Health, Vaccines
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The Most Impactful Political Handbag Since Mrs. Thatcher’s
Sanae Takaichi, the new prime minister of Japan, makes a statement about work — with style. By Vanessa Friedman in the NYT Thanks to Ann M. who notes: OMG! The Queen and Mrs. Thatcher return…I read somewhere that the Queen used … Continue reading
Posted in fashion, Government, Women
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Skyline strummers celebrating the staff
Thanks to Mike Co.
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Welcome to our new robotic world!
Machines with brains just like ours! Need a reboot? (thanks to Dan S.)
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The Real Deal: Katie Wilson, Seattle’s socialist answer to the affordability crisis
Will Seattle Big Business play nice with our new mayor? This story was originally published by The Real Deal on Nov. 19, 2025 by the Downtown Seattle Association (thanks to Dan S.) Like Mamdani in New York City, political novice ran against … Continue reading
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Comcast.net email accounts are being transitioned to Yahoo
Comcast to Yahoo Email Migration FAQ What is the Comcast to Yahoo email migration?Comcast (Xfinity) is transitioning all active @comcast.net email accounts to Yahoo Mail as the hosting provider, starting in June 2025. Your email address (@comcast.net) will remain the … Continue reading
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If You Use Gmail, You’re Going To Want To Turn Off This 1 Automatic Setting ASAP
Thanks to Mary Lou P. If You Use Gmail, You’re Going To Want To Turn Off This 1 Automatic Setting ASAP. Click here for the link. Currently Gmail users are “opted in automatically” to allow your emails to be used … Continue reading
The Balourdet Quartet
Thanks to Dan S: Getting to know “our” Balourdet Quartet.
Posted in In the Neighborhood, Music, Skyline Info
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He haze of the “good old days”
Thanks to John R. Hard to believe that we really survived the blitz of destructive advertising!
Posted in Addiction, Economics, Health
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Pistachio Ice Cream
Ed note: This article in the current New England Journal of Medicine gives hope that kindness and caring can exist in our overstressed hospitals and ICU. And, yes, I’d like that pistachio ice cream when my time comes.
Posted in Advocacy, end of life, Ethics, Health
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More questions about Dojo
Thanks to Dan S. (please send your own suggestions on to Life Style please since they are collating them for the Dojo presentation). What if we are not happy with DOJO?How long is the commitment to DOJO?How long is the … Continue reading
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A Spotlight on Rumors: Illuminating How Influence and Improvisation Shape Online Conversations
Thanks to Mary M. UW Professor Kate Starbird discussed her work in understanding online rumors, misinformation and disinformation. Rumors are an inherent human reaction to crisis events like natural disasters or political upheaval because they help us make sense of … Continue reading
November
Thanks to Frank C. who notes: “While the original poem by Thomas Hood is longer, this abbreviated version pretty well sums up my feeling as I look out my window.” byThomas Hood No sun — no moon!No morn — no noon —No … Continue reading
Posted in Climate, Poetry
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How a Seattle Alt-Weekly Newspaper Became a Progressive Kingmaker
Endorsements from The Stranger have become a must-have for some politicians, who know to bring snacks to their meetings with the paper’s writers. By Karen Weise has reported from Seattle for more than a decade. (thanks to Mary Jane F.) They … Continue reading
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Striking Tim Durkan Photo
Thanks to John R.
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