Monthly Archives: May 2026

Orchids! In Skyline Gardens!

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Jim deMaine

(Thanks to Mike Co.) Bletilla striata (Chinese Ground Orchid) is a terrestrial orchid currently growing in profusion in the Olympic Tower garden. Seattle’s mild climate can match the native locales for the orchid: Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Okinawa and many … Continue reading →

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The Swiss Guard’s surprise for the pope: the sound of “Sweet Caroline” fills the Vatican

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Bob P. During a swearing-in ceremony for 28 new Papal recruits in Vatican City, the musicians of the Swiss Guard surprised everyone with a swingy rendition of the classic Neil Diamond song “Sweet Caroline”. This song was specifically chosen to celebrate Pope Leo XIV, the … Continue reading →

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Message to the Mayor and City Council

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Let’s get that already approved ordinance signed!

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To all you singers out there

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Jim deMaine
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The Noble Art of Being Non-Profit

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Selfless Institutions That Pay Their Executives Like Royalty Denis Benjamin Thanks to Ed M. Ed note: This article must make one think about what a tax exemptnon-profit really is. I checked with ChatGPT to ask about the incomes in our … Continue reading →

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Speed Kills

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Learning to live at the speed of soul, not the speed of sound… PARKER J. PALMER (thanks to Mary M.)I. Last week, one of our computers went kaflooey, so Saturday morning found us in a nearby store named after the … Continue reading →

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What is love?

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Jim deMaine

“The essence of love is that what is ours should belong to someone else. Feeling the joy of someone else as joy within ourselves–that is loving.” by Swedenborg in Divine Love and Wisdom

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Historical Horses

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson Ed note: Also, for honorable mention don’t we all remember Champion, Silver, Scout, Topper and more ….. (click here to “trigger” your memory)? Today was the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, which was launched … Continue reading →

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If you want something less exciting than the news

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Diana C.

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97 Things From Around The World That Will Make Americans Realize They’re Living In The Stone Age

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Bob P. for this amazing list. Click here to view!

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Civil Liberties in the Age of Trump

Posted on May 2, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Dan S. This will be an informative event! Monday May 4th at 7:30 PM in the MBR. Vanessa Torres Hernandez is the Advocacy Director of the ACLU of Washington. She leads the ACLU-W’s development and implementation of legal, policy, … Continue reading →

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Population Change

Posted on May 2, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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Decoding the King: Brits Hear Subtle Rebuke to Trump that Americans Might Miss

Posted on May 2, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Decoding the King: Brits Hear Subtle Rebuke to Trump that Americans Might Miss (thanks to Ann M.) By Michael D. Shear in the NYT Michael D. Shear is the chief U.K. correspondent, and spent the last four days following King Charles … Continue reading →

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AI Honors to Jim deMaine!

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Jim Tanner

Administrator’s note: There are opportunities to be authors, editors, and administrators of this blog. It will be a learning experience and adventure for us all.

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