Author Archives: Jim deMaine

Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak

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

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

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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Are we on the cusp of a new religious revival? 

By David Brooks Opinion Columnist in the NYT – article titled “How to Survive the Trump Years With Your Spirit Intact” I had forgotten how exhausting it is to live in Donald Trump’s world. He’s not only a political figure. He … Continue reading

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David B Williams free newsletter

We’ve all enjoyed David’s presentations at Skyline. His free newsletter can be accessed at this website: Free newsletter: https://streetsmartnaturalist.substack.com/

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Try to re-establish the rule of law

commentary by historian Heather Cox Richardson Yesterday I identified incorrectly the messaging app newly fired national security advisor Michael Waltz was using at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday as the unsecure Signal app. Joseph Cox of 404 Media identified the app as … Continue reading

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The fate of NPR and PBS?

Thanks to Mary M. Dear Mary,Late last night, President Trump issued an executive order directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s board of directors to “cease federal funding for NPR and PBS.” The order would negatively impact the partnership between PBS … Continue reading

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Seattle University is in bloom!

A great nearby place to take a stroll

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DOGE and the Peace Corps meet up

Ed note: I just received the sad but expected message below from the National Peace Corps Office. Please note that this beloved creation of President John F. Kenney has a very modest budget. Peace Corps: ~$430.5 million; Department of State … Continue reading

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There Is a Way Forward: How to Defeat Trump’s Power Grab

By The Editorial Board of the NYT (thanks to Mary Jane F.) The editorial board is a group of opinion journalists whose views are informed by expertise, research, debate and certain longstanding values. It is separate from the newsroom. The … Continue reading

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See (and hear) the memorable Mel Blanc

Thanks to Bob P.

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Autistic artist works with city to implement ‘happy to talk’ benches, combatting loneliness

From goodgoodgood.co (thanks to Pam P.) In the hubbub of London’s Camden Town, Oliver Chan thinks a lot about loneliness. “Loneliness is an important topic for me because my autism can make it harder for me to form connections with … Continue reading

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Liar’s Club

From the Salt Lake Tribune (thanks to Bob P.)

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Down is up – “It’s totally bananas bonkers”

Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson This morning the Bureau of Economic Analysis released a report showing an abrupt reversal in the U.S. economy. Gross domestic product (GDP), which measures the total market value of goods and services, shrank from a … Continue reading

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True but not funny – the current state of political cartoons

Thanks to Pam P.

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Big win in the “51st state”

Thanks to Bob P.

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Three Little Pigs

from Post Alley: (thanks to Ed M.) The big bad wolf went to the first pig’s house, huffed and puffed, and blew thehouse down. The little pig ran to the second pig’s house. The big bad wolf huffedand puffed and … Continue reading

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The Nosh: A restaurant wokking tour through Seattle’s CID (Tai Tung, Bruce Lee’s table and more)

You may have eaten a meal in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District, but how much do you know about its history? Click here for a quick video tour. Host Rachel Belle sets out on foot for the popular Tastes of the Chinatown International District tour … Continue reading

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Here to serve?

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The making of an oligarchy

Heather Cox Richardson Last night a new club opened in the wealthy Georgetown neighborhood in Washington, D.C. It’s called “Executive Branch,” and it’s an invitation-only club backed by Donald Trump Jr. and megadonor Omeed Malik. Dasha Burns of Politico reported … Continue reading

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Pope enters heaven by the service entrance

Thanks to Mary M.

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Biking skills – not for the average human on the Cullin Ridge (Isle of Skye)

Thanks to mountaineering friend John R.

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How we change!

Thanks to John R.

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Want to stop the ‘tush push’? Take a look at this 464-pound 2025 NFL Draft prospect

By Vic Tafur in the NYT Ed note: Is 500 pounds next? What’s the “logical” extreme as football seems to be creating an atmosphere promoting its own demise–and that of the players. What are your thoughts? Some teams wanted to get … Continue reading

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Under scrutiny

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