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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Dementia & Your End of Life Options – Update Today
Note the correction: the time will be 3:00 PM PST for today Jan 6th Webinar
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15 Things That Can Pretty Much Instantly Be De-Trumpified In 3 Years
by Matt Stoper in BuzzFeed (Thanks to Bob P) Donald Trump has gotten his hand-shake-bruised hands on pretty much everything in DC… For those counting down: He’s got three years left, but de-Trumpification will take time once he’s gone. Fortunately, some cosmetic issues … Continue reading
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The Cult of Costco
By Jake Lundberg in The Atlantic (thanks to Mary M.) Because every day is Black Friday at Costco, I choose to go on Saturday. I like to get there early. I always park in the same spot (right next to … Continue reading
National U.S. Advance Directive Registry
by Thaddeus Pope Ed note: There is much work still to do in Washington State. There has been political resistance in the State Senate, but some work is being carried out in this direction. A National Registry would be a … Continue reading
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My Hero
Thanks to Pam P. Just as the hare is zipping across the finish line,the tortoise has stopped once againby the roadside,this time to stick out his neckand nibble a bit of sweet grass,unlike the previous timewhen he was distractedby a … Continue reading
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It’s a Wonderful Life – explained
Thanks to Mary M.
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Plane trips and the Epstein files – a million questions remain
Commentary from Heather Cox Richardson’s newsletter On Wednesday, December 24, the Department of Justice posted on social media that it might take “a few more weeks” to release the Epstein files after announcing that the U.S. attorney for the Southern … Continue reading
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Battles and Prayers
from New Church Life by Bruce Henderson Luxembourg American Cemetery (my photo from 2014) War is the ultimate challenge to the Christmas prayer: “Glory to God in thehighest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.” (Luke 2:14)Even in war the … Continue reading
Perks of the office vs. political stance
Thanks to John R.
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The redacted 60 minute interview is on social media
If you’d like to watch this, click here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSmfgc_Didy/ It may be muted. If so, just click on the small speaker icon in R hand lower corner of the video. or thanks to Diana C. you may be able to … Continue reading
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Word with a past: Maverick
by Pamela Toler in History on the Margins – thanks to Mary M. The word “maverick” has always had overtones of the American West in my head—or at least the American West of a childhood spent watching shows like Gun … Continue reading
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New book ‘Unapologetic Aging’ pushes back against anti-aging culture
Carrie Dennett – Special to The Seattle Times (Thanks to MaryLou P.) It’s no big secret that we live in a society that idealizes beauty, thinness and youth, and that these unrealistic ideals can make us feel pressured to look … Continue reading
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Obama’s favorite books and a Skyline connection
Thanks to Jamie Q. Ethan Rutherford’s book North Sun was among the select few in this prestigious list. Ethan is Debby Rutherford’s son.
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Battle Hymn of the Donald
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JFK’s Niece’s Message to Americans as Trump Plans To Rename Kennedy Center
By Melissa Fleur Afshar in Newsweek (thanks to Bob P.) Maria Shriver, a journalist, advocate and niece of the late President John F. Kennedy, condemned President Donald Trump’s effort to rename the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, calling it … Continue reading
A German town transforms its entire city hall into a massive Advent calendar
From Montana Public Radio – thanks to Bob P. Advent calendars have become big business in the U.S. these days. Shoppers can easily spend upwards of $200 for calendars with samples of makeup and skincare products, or even gourmet cooking ingredients. … Continue reading
US student helps reinvent 300-year-old cello with 3D printing, lands offer on Shark Tank
Thanks to Bob P. The instrument can be printed, assembled and fine-tuned in under 24 hours. A young engineering student in the US has helped turn a high-school experiment into a new business by blending 3D printing and modern materials … Continue reading
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