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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Watch an orangutan swing over a busy road via canopy bridge: ‘We have watched and waited for this moment’
From GoodGoodGood–thanks to Pam Peterson In Indonesia, a busy road in Pakpak Bharat cuts through the natural habitat of roughly 350 critically endangered Sumatran orangutans, separating them into two forest areas: the Siranggas Wildlife Reserve and the Sikulaping Protection Forest. … Continue reading
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The rest of the story
From Mary Jane Francis Here’s the rest of the story about where this cartoon came from… from a college classmate who’s son is an old friend of Davey Hearn, the man detained [it’s too good not to pass along] – … Continue reading
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If You Love America, Cringe for It
By Bret Stephens Opinion Columnist in the NYT My father was fond of the Spanish expression “en los pequeños detalles se ve la persona” — the person is revealed in the small details. Last week, at the summit of the Group of 7 … Continue reading
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Are Americans Too Old?
In “Gerontocracy in America,” the historian Samuel Moyn argues that the central conflict of our era is between the young and the elderly.By Joshua Rothman in The New YorkerIllustration by Josie Norton The country you live in is changing. Month … Continue reading
Posted in Aging Sites, Politics, Retirement, Social justice, Voting
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New email for Skyline Happenings blog posting submissions
With the help of Jim Tanner, a small group of residents have taken on the task of facilitating posts that you may wish to be on this blog. Please save this email and use it for your submissions: skyline-happenings@googlegroups.com These … Continue reading
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Juneteenth National Independence Day
from the National Park Service Booker T. Washington remembered his mother “was standing by my side, leaned over and kissed her children, while tears of joy ran down her cheeks. She explained to us what it all meant, that this … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Government, History, Holidays, Morality, Race
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Michele Obama’s speech
reported by Heather Cox Richardson (thanks to Diana Caplow) The crowd at the center was packed to hear speeches by the Obamas and longtime friends and aides, and to hear performances by Christina Aguilera, Marc Anthony, Common, Jennifer Hudson, John … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Government, happiness, Morality, Social justice
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Introduction to the Corner Store
Thanks to Donna Murphy The Corner Store on the 4th floor of the Cascade Tower is a resale shop selling items donated by Skyline residents. Money realized from these sales supports a variety of resident activities sponsored by the SRA: for example … Continue reading
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Ask Dr. Google or ChatGPT.MD for more info
Thanks to Mary Montgomery (note–“results may vary”)
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Giant Rainbow Appears As Crowd Awaits Removal Of Trump’s Name From Kennedy Center
Thanks to Pearl McElheran As crowds gathered to watch crews dismantle President Donald Trump’s name from the exterior of the Kennedy Center on Friday evening, a massive rainbow — the universal symbol of hope after turbulent times and LGBTQ+ Pride — appeared overhead. The … Continue reading
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Tacky Birthday, Dear America! Tacky Birthday to You!
Where is Will Campbell when we need him?by PARKER J. PALMER (thanks to Mary Montgomery) This is an artist’s rendition of the structure now nearing completion on the south lawn of the White House. It will serve as the stage … Continue reading
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Everybody Is a Loser in This Middle East War
By Thomas L. Friedman Opinion Columnist in the NYT The leaders of Israel, Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas and the United States have one thing in common: None of them want a commission of inquiry looking into their performance in the latest Middle … Continue reading
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A.I. Is Making Scams Hard to Spot. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.
Ed note: On additional thing we have done in our family. We have a secret family “password” known only to us. So if there’s a strange call claiming to be from a family member, start by asking for the family … Continue reading
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Other uses for that $70 billion
from Heather Cox Richardson (thanks to Mary Jane Francis) Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) notes that the $70 billion in tax money Republicans just gave to ICE and Border Patrol could provide free childcare for 1.3 million children through September 2028, … Continue reading
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The White House’s Latest Provocation Is ‘Grotesque and Terrifying and Juvenile’
By M. Gessen in the NYT (thanks to Dan Smith) “They walk among us.” The glowing green letters emerge ominously against a dark backdrop. Above them hover the words “aliens” and “declassified,” suggesting the release — long awaited in some corners … Continue reading
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Double Delight on display
Incredible photo by Ann Milam–with the Smith Tower framed by these classic roses. Double Delight was Ann’s father’s favorite. 1977 All-America Rose Selections (AARS) Winner: Honored as the premier rose of the year due to its vigorous growth and stunning … Continue reading
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Spotlight: Covid-19 virus and vaccines – some good news
Katelyn Jetelina @yourlocalepidemiologist Every summer since Covid-19 arrived, we have had a wave. And lately, summer waves are larger than winter ones (but continue to decline in severity due to immunity). Here’s where things stand. What’s the current Covid situation? Levels remain … Continue reading
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To Know the Dark
by Wendell Berry Thanks to Bob Peterson To go in the dark with a light is to know the light.To know the dark, go dark. Go without sight,and find that the dark, too, blooms and sings,and is traveled by dark feet … Continue reading
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