Author Archives: Jim deMaine

A COLLECTION OF APHORISMS

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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The current tsunami of the Omicron variant in King County – what personal choices should we make?

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Jim deMaine

“….health officials in Washington continue to report record COVID-19 hospitalizations, largely driven by omicron. Hospitals are struggling with high rates of hospitalizations, staff shortages and scarce testing supplies. The Washington National Guard will help staff hospitals and testing sites across the state in … Continue reading →

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Just attach the …. to the …..

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Testing, testing. Great meeting today! If only I could have understood what was said. Problems obviously persist in trying to relay decent sound from the MBR to our apartments on Zoom or channel 371 from the audio set-up there. Are … Continue reading →

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Steps – In The Snow

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Janet H. Art takes many forms… Paintings, Watercolor, Photography, Charcoal, Sculpture, Tree Shaping, etc., etc… Here’s one that you most likely never knew existed… it takes 10,000 steps to accomplish this… This fellow will stay thin with this … Continue reading →

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What’s next?

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Rosemary W.

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John Oliver exposes Dr. Oz

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed. note: The NYT today has an Opinion piece on Dr. Oz’s entry into the US Senate race in Pennsylvania. For a bit of history of his involvement with the dietary supplement industry, please view this serious/hilarious somewhat off-color monologue … Continue reading →

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Portrait of a city – exploring doughnut economics

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Marilyn W and Diane S

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The dystopian world of pictures on the internet

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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May you find happiness throughout this year

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Democracy not violence: Americans, please take this pledge

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Put B. If you would like to see who has signed on already, the list is available at www.democracynotviolence.us by clicking on “Signers.” By Brian Baird Special to The Seattle Times On the anniversary of the worst attack on … Continue reading →

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Someone’s calling you

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M.

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What if There’s No Such Thing as Closure?

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: I listened to this article today on “The Daily”–a New York Times free podcast. I’ve always felt that the linear notion of resolving grief is overstated as is the idea of closure. Pauline Boss writes that grief takes … Continue reading →

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How much snow?

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Yvonne P. and Canadian friends

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Meanwhile in Canada

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Our neighbors to the north have many lessons for us. Click here for learning about fun!

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Abbott and Costello on Baseball

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: I tried to perform this skit once with a friend when in school and it didn’t come out well. A&C though were terrific in this classic piece.

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Dog Wisdom

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Fearing for Our Democracy

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Jim deMaine

January 6th notes from historian Heather Cox Richardson

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Urban Scavenger Hunt

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M

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Super photos

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Relax, scroll down and enjoy these super photos (thanks to Sybil-Ann)

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Ride share, eh?

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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California twins born 15 minutes apart separated by birth year

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. (CNN)A set of California twins born 15 minutes apart are already distinguishing themselves with different birthdays.Big brother Alfredo Antonio Trujillo was born on New Year’s Eve while his sister, Aylin Yolanda Trujillo, made her debut on … Continue reading →

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