Author Archives: Jim deMaine

Trying to mail that package?

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Put B. From East Las Vegas Post Office via Facebook. Another irony, I guess.

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A senior moment

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C.

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Rep. Liz Cheney reads January 6th texts to his Chief of Staff

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Conservative Republican Liz Cheney states, “These texts leave no doubt: the White House knew exactly what was happening at the Capitol. Members of Congress, the press, and others wrote to Mark Meadows as the attack was underway.”

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Why we no longer have that snow shovel

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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An artist’s illusions – 3D in 2D

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Jingle Bells at Skyline

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Our wonderful chorale group enlivens the resident’s association Christmas party for the staff with a boisterous “Ho, ho, ho.”

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What we know so far about the events of January 6th

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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Cataract Surgery Linked to Lower Risk of Developing Dementia, Even 10 Years Later

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M. Ed note: Skyliners might note that Dr. Eric Larson is a co-author of this study and the lead researcher of Group Health’s, now Kaiser’s ACT (Adult Changes in Thought) study. Some of you are participants in … Continue reading →

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And the other view is?

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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Painting Friday the 10th to beautify the columns on James St.

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Al MacR. Subject: Community Paint Day – James Street Columns Sharing this in case you know of anyone at Skyline who wants to paint the columns on Friday. From: Urban ArtWorks <hello@urbanartworks.org> Join us this Friday Join us … Continue reading →

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Santa’s problems

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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Carl Sagan speaks of the small blue dot

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Paul T.

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TRUMP’S NEXT COUP HAS ALREADY BEGUN

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Jim deMaine

By Bruce Gellman in The Atlantic

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Want to feel old?

Posted on December 5, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Donna D.

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A professor invites you to have a cup of coffee

Posted on December 5, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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Forrest bathing

Posted on December 5, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Karen W. and Gordon G.

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Paying attention

Posted on December 5, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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“Prince William”

Posted on December 5, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M. Photographer @joelsartore records an endangered gray woolly monkey named Prince William at Brazil’s Mantenedor da Fauna Silvestre Cariuá. High up in the treetops of cloud forests, these primates spend much of their day traveling in search of food, … Continue reading →

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Who wood not marvel at these sculptures

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Rosemary W.

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Heather Cox Richardson’s update for December 2nd

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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Is It Finally Time for a Medicare Dental Benefit?

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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How wise are we?

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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Freeway Park lights up in December

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Hello from Freeway Park Association, This December we have two very special events happening in Freeway Park. Both events are free, and open to the public. Our first event is this Thursday’s Freeway Park Illuminated, the opening party for our … Continue reading →

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Life lessons

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: My friend and colleague, Dr.Randy Curtis, has been diagnosed with ALS of the brainstem. His speech now sounds like he may be drunk. He will face swallowing and progressive respiratory problems–how ironic for a leading critical care and … Continue reading →

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Science vs. imbedded disbelief

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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