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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Bagley Cartoon: Press Gallery
From the Salt Lake Tribune (thanks to Bob P.) Press Gallery | Pat Bagley A Pulitzer Prize finalist in the cartoonist category, Pat Bagley has worked for The Salt Lake Tribune for more than 45 years. He is one of … Continue reading
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Study finds strongest evidence yet that shingles vaccine helps cut dementia risk
Ed note: This is a possible unexpected benefit of the shingles vaccine. Hope you’ve talked to your medical provider to make sure you are up to date with all your vaccinations. Older adults in Wales who had the jab were … Continue reading
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Peter Ralston’s “Still There”
from HCR’s newsletter You can find Peter at his gallery in Rockport, Maine, or at https://ralstongallery.com/
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Signs of the times
Several readers have sent along pictures and signs – thanks to all
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A New Populism: Ideas for Democrats
By David Brewster One basic axiom for a party in trouble with voters is to absorb and expand the reach to new voters. The Democratic Party is losing touch with voters, so here are some expansion ideas. My main suggestion … Continue reading
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The other Sound Bite
Sign seen on Fourth Avenue in front of the Sound Hotel in Belltown. (Thanks to Janet M.)
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Clamshell donations
Thanks to Diana C. Dear Skyline Residents,>> We have established a list of residents who are happy to have CLEAN, clamshells dropped at their door in a paper bag, on Tuesday morning before noon. They will deliver the items to … Continue reading
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Trump’s civil war
by Timothy Snyder (thanks to Diana C.) Earlier this week Donald Trump called for a second civil war at a US military base. This scenario can be resisted and prevented, if we have the courage to listen, interpret, and act. … Continue reading
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A snapshot into how deportations affect health
Katelyn Jetelina in Your Local Epidemiologist As you may have heard, RFK Jr. has already revealed eight names for the new ACIP committee. As mentioned earlier, there was a spectrum of possibilities on who these names would be, going from “best case” … Continue reading
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The good old days in 2022
Thanks to Mike C. Ed note: Has anyone noticed point creep?
NYT letter from Skyline resident
Thanks to Barbara R. To the Editor: Re “Military Parade Marches Into Political Storm as Troops Deploy to L.A.” (news article, June 11): Spending millions of dollars to parade troops and tanks down American streets isn’t patriotism — it’s performance … Continue reading
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Cricket in Seattle?! Go Orcas!
FOX 13 Seattle and ROOT Sports will carry live local broadcasts of all Seattle Orcas games throughout the 2025 Major League Cricket season From Bob P. “Just discovered that Seattle has a Cricket team. Perhaps we are among the last to learn … Continue reading
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Kudos to Ryan Miller, former Executive Director of Skyline
Thanks to Jim T. Portland, OR – May 29, 2025 – Ryan Miller, CEO and President of Terwilliger Plaza has been awarded Executive of the Year by LeadingAge Oregon, a non-profit statewide association of mission driven organizations dedicated to advancing … Continue reading
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Volunteers in action
Thanks to Kim C. Sheila Cory — Major Instigator For The Common Good — is pictured here with the First Hill clean-up volunteers at Skyline from this past Saturday. What a beautiful example of a caring community in action outdoors in … Continue reading
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Protests this Saturday the 14th – NO KINGS
Thanks to Mary Jane F. For information please click here They’ve defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services. The corruption has gone too. far. No thrones. No crowns. No … Continue reading
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The Alzheimer’s drug pipeline is healthier than you might think
from The Economist (thanks to Rick B.) OF ALL THE medical challenges that scientists have faced, Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, has been one of the trickiest. Between 1995 and 2021 private money spent on Alzheimer’s research came to … Continue reading
If you’re marching in a protest, please read
Thanks to Mary M. (Ed note: Although the note is about 6/11, it applies to any local protest March including this weekend’s No King event.) Please see the notice below from the East Precinct’s Crime Prevention Coordinator. Planned rally this … Continue reading
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Help wanted to deliver clam shells nearby
Please let me or Linda Marcuse know if you can bring washed, clam shells from Skyline to the Women’s shelter in the Presbyterian Church on Spring St. It is a 5 minute walk on 8th Av. Proceed to Marion, Madison, … Continue reading
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Pol Leurs cartoons
Thanks to friend John R. Lots more – click here.
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Gov. Newsom: “Do not give in to him.”
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson Today President Donald J. Trump made it clear that the provocations he and his administration are escalating in Los Angeles and now elsewhere are using the issue of immigration to suppress dissent entirely. In the … Continue reading
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