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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Rights and Responsibilities
Thanks to Sybil-Ann
Posted in Education, Government, Health, History
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Who stops to smell the flowers (except Skyliners)
Thanks to Sybil Ann (make sure to scroll down!)
Note from Doris Kearns Goodwin
Thanks to Mary M. Dear Friends, As we begin this Presidents’ Day Weekend, it’s with pride and excitement that I share with you news of “Abraham Lincoln,” a new documentary event series that I have executive produced with RadicalMedia for the … Continue reading
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Largest glacier calving ever filmed
Thanks to Mary Jane F.
Posted in Climate, Nature, Photography
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Happy Valentine’s Day
David B. Williams Feb 14 Thanks to Ed M. This nifty map of Seattle originally appeared in the Seattle Star newspaper on July 5, 1907. The map “will give the reader some idea of what sooner or later will be the heart … Continue reading
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Lincoln’s words on slavery and logic
by Heather Cox Richardson
St. James features Pianist Adam Neiman
Thanks to Mary R.
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The everyday philosophers among us
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Be careful challenging smart women
Thanks to Mary Jane F.
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Japanese internment, remembered in art
Thanks to Diana C. for sending this in from Crosscut (scroll down to view)
Be My Valentine
Making breakfast for someone you love. Thanks to Bob P.
Birds Aren’t Real
Ed. Note: The Gen Z’ers have gathered around a crazy fake conspiracy theory. They needed to laugh and poke fun at all the “real” conspiracy theories out there. I listened to the NYT Podcast “Today” and found it remarkable that … Continue reading
Wonderful photography
Thanks to Mary Jane F. Click here to view the highlights of the international landscape photographer of the year
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Bye, bye Miss American Pie
A musical memoir from Don McLean. Thanks to Gordon G.
“How Bad Is It? What the 2022 Midterms Landscape Looks Like”
You are invited to a viewing of a lecture given by David Domke in early December February 8th at 7:30pm in the Sky Lounge of on the 24th floor Seating is limited to 30 and MASKS ARE REQUIRED. If there … Continue reading
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We remain behind the rest of the world (and it’s not over yet)
Thanks to Mike C.
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More Pun-ishment
Thanks to Mike C. Hear about the new restaurant called Karma?There’s no menu – you get what you deserve I went to buy some camouflage trousers yesterday but couldn’t find any. What do you call a bee that can’t make … Continue reading
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Carl Bernstein: Life of A Newsman
Thanks to Ed M. By Jean Godden -February 2, 2022 in Post Alley “The door led me into another universe. People were shouting. Typewriters clattered and chinged. Beneath my feet I could feel the rumble of the presses. In my whole life … Continue reading
Breathe no evil or See no evil – Masks in schools
Thanks to Mary Jane F.
Crossroads: A Turning Point for Downtown’s Freeway Park?
From Ed M. who sends this from postalley.org By Mike James and David Brewster Editor’s Note: Freeway Park is a much-admired design by one of America’s most revered landscape architects, Lawrence Halprin. The 5.2-acre park, which bridges the I-5 Freeway, … Continue reading
Posted in environment, Gardening, History, In the Neighborhood, Nature, Parks
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