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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
MORE PAVING, FEWER TREES. SO MUCH FOR A GREEN ‘ONE SEATTLE’
Thanks to MaryLou P. – from the Seattle Times For Seattleites who appreciate trees, Mayor Bruce Harrell’s “One Seattle” comprehensive plan ought to spark grave concerns. The city’s proposed 20-year blueprint for growth contains major changes for residential neighborhoods, paving … Continue reading
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Jingle Bells at the Performance Hall by the Northwest Firelight Chorale
Ed note: Hope you didn’t miss this outstanding group which we haven’t seen for a few years. Hope they’re back in 2025!
Santa comes to Skyline
Ed note: Best party of the year! A celebration for our wonderful and dedicated staff.
Get up and go
Thanks to Jim S.
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IMPATIENCE AND HOPE
Ed note: A college classmate and journalist, Bruce Henderson, recently published this piece in a magazine he edits. It addresses our sense of loss as society often doesn’t have a moral compass. Although one can say that organized religion has … Continue reading
Pete Seeger – voicing “Forever Young”
Pete died at age 94 in 2014, an activist and musician until the end. This song was written by his friend Bob Dylan.
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Freeway Park Calendar
For more: www.freewayparkassociation.org
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A Kemp’s ridley sea turtle found stranded in the Netherlands is finally returning home
from goodgoodgood, thanks to Pam P. In October 2023, a young Kemp’s ridley sea turtle was found entangled in a net off the coast of the Netherlands — over 5,000 miles from her home waters in the Gulf of Mexico. … Continue reading
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For Iranian Women, Can a Revolution Take Place at Home?
by By Elahe Esmaili in the NYT Ed note: Click here for a video of a slice of life in a family household as a new generation talks (and rebels) about the use of the hijab. This 18 minute clip gives … Continue reading
How Do You Like That Filibuster Now?
by Michele Cottle in the NYT As Republicans prepare to take control of both chambers of Congress and the presidency, Senator Joe Manchin, the conservative West Virginia Democrat turned independent, has a question for his former Democratic teammates: “How do … Continue reading
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Taking care of your own
Editorial comment: not needed
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Global plastic talks collapse as oil states rebel
by Esme Stallard in BBC News (thanks to Mike C.) More than nine billion tonnes of plastic has been produced globally with less than 10% recycled Countries have failed to reach a landmark agreement on tackling plastic pollution after more … Continue reading
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The history of liberal democracy
by Heather Cox Richardson (thanks to Mary M.) Cas Mudde, a political scientist who specializes in extremism and democracy, observed yesterday on Bluesky that “the fight against the far right is secondary to the fight to strengthen liberal democracy.” That’s … Continue reading
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David Brooks, “How the Ivy League Broke America”
Thanks to Linda Wolf for mentioning the article in The Atlantic
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Mr. Trump, Do You Realize How Much the World Has Changed Since You Were President?
Ed note: Friedman raised has legitimate concerns that an unfocused chaotic Whitehouse will not have the bandwidth to deal with, let alone understand, the major changes in Iran and Israel. Perhaps more importantly he won’t understand the coming explosion of … Continue reading
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M.I.T. to Offer Free Tuition to Families Earning Less Than $200,000
For students whose families earn less than $100,000 per year, the school will also cover other costs, including housing, dining, fees and an allowance for books and personal expenses. By Alexandra E. Petri in the NYT (thanks to Pam P.) The … Continue reading
Life in a mythical retirement community
By the late husband of Peggy Newsome (thanks to Ann M.) This is a story of 369 retirees who live in plush surroundings. Their funny escapades and activities should make you laugh throughout the short and entertaining expose. The characters … Continue reading
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“Curse those vaccines”
Thanks to Pam P.
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Bezos Unable to Return Washington Post for Full Refund
Thanks to Ann M. WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—Jeff Bezos has desperately tried to return the Washington Post for a full refund without success, sources close to the Amazon chief confirmed on Monday. Bezos, who purchased the Post for $250 million … Continue reading
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Doctor, Will You Pray for Me?
Ed Note: This talk was recently presented at the UW Bioethics Grand Rounds. Although intended for a medical audience, you may find it of interest. Robert Klitzman, MDProfessor of PsychiatryDirector, Bioethics Masters ProgramColumbia University
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Netflix hit – Ted Danson in a CCRC!
Ed Note: Actually it’s titled “A Man on the Inside” — a series of 8 episodes. Corny, poignant, funny and an evolving heartfelt story. Basically FUN! From Rolling Stone Mike Schur’s The Good Place was a cosmic epic about what happens when the … Continue reading
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