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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
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
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The Gaslighting Attempts Continue – follow up notes from Heather Cox Richardson
Ed Note: This commentary from Heather Cox Richardson points out that Trump is now openly saying he was trying to overthrow the election–somehow thinking that by admitting the crime it might make it sound acceptable. Can his shield of self-serving … Continue reading
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Masks from Bartell Drugs
From Al MacR. Ed note: Our Health Care Committee has ordered 100 KN95 masks which should arrive in the next week or so (hopefully). You will be notified when they’re available (for $1.00/each) at Skyline’s resident run Corner Store. From … Continue reading
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Heather Cox Richardson – 1776 in context
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Navigating Madison Street Construction
Thanks to Frank C. Ed note: I’ve been avoiding Madison when going to Madison Park or to the Safeway on Madison (at 23rd). This can be done by traveling south when leaving Skyline, turning L on James (which turns into … Continue reading
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How’s your mind?
Thanks to Sybil-Ann My mind is like an internet browser. At least 19 open tabs, 3 of them are frozen and I have no clue where the music is coming from.
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The world looks to Punxsutawney Phil on February 2nd
Thanks to Pam P. When is Groundhog Day? Groundhog Day is on Feb. 2 every year. In 2022, Groundhog Day will be on a Wednesday. What is Groundhog Day? On Groundhog Day, the world looks to Punxsutawney Phil, a groundhog, … Continue reading
UW COVID-19 Symposium # XXIV
Here is the latest monthly UW symposium. It’s a bit technical, but might appeal to some of the readers of this blog: Click this link to view: 01/27/2022: COVID Symposium XXIV – Zoom COVID Symposium XXIV The Public Health Officer’s … Continue reading
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UW language guide says ‘grandfather,’ ‘housekeeping,’ ‘spirit animal’ are ‘problematic’ words
From Fox News by Adam Sabes. Thanks to Ed M. for sending this in. Ed Note: How much does our everyday language have historical bias against those of color, those with disabilities or those with a different sex identity. At … Continue reading
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How to Reuse N95, KN95, and Other Disposable Masks
Joanne Chen in the NYT Thanks to Mary M. for forwarding this article Ed note: KN95 masks will soon be on sale in the Corner Store. It’s helpful to know that they can (carefully) be reused as noted in this … Continue reading
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