Author Archives: Jim deMaine

Housing, homelessness, and funding

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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Hoo, Boy! Commentary from Heather Cox Richardson

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Jim deMaine

On Wednesday, January 19, by a vote of 8 to 1, the Supreme Court refused to block the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) from releasing documents produced by the Trump White House to the House Select Committee to Investigate … Continue reading →

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Honoring Mozart at Town Hall

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Jim deMaine

As a follow-up to the Sky Opera and Live Opera presentations of the Magic Flute, you might want to see even more Mozart at a coming Town Hall event. Thu 1/27, 7:30PM / $15-$20 / In-Person & LivestreamTown Hall Seattle … Continue reading →

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If you’re asymptomatic but exposed to COVID-19, how should Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) be used?

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Jim deMaine

From the New England Journal based on FDA recommendations Ed note: Soon we will have RDTs sent to us if we’ve requested them. If you have symptoms, for sure test yourself or get tested at one of the sites available. … Continue reading →

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Antarctica

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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The Memory Hub opens – connected with the UW and The Frye ! Stop by!

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Jim deMaine
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A different kind of retriever

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G. who notes, “This “domestic” robot will be featured at this year’s International Robotics Conference.  Wouldn’t it be nice if there were one in every Skyline apartment?🙂”

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PCC Community Markets Sets Date for Downtown Seattle Store Opening

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Location set to debut Jan. 19 as co-op reaches 100K member milestone. It’s located in Rainier Square at 1320 4th Avenue. (between Union and University). Thanks to Janet H for letting us know. PCC Community Markets has revealed that it … Continue reading →

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Free at-home COVID-19 tests

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Click this link to order: www.COVIDtests.gov. The site is up and running today (a day early). ABOUT THE AT-⁠HOME COVID-⁠19 TESTS The tests available for order: Are rapid antigen at-home tests, not PCR Can be taken anywhere Give results within … Continue reading →

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The right to vote, civil rights and Harry S Truman

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Notes from Heather Cox Richardson

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Saving Canada’s Hardiest Hummingbirds Requires Extreme Care

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. Bird-loving volunteers are going to great lengths to help the animals survive a cold snap in British Columbia. This piece was originally published in Canada’s National Observer and appears here as part of our Climate Desk collaboration. THIS MORNING, MY … Continue reading →

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97-year-old pianist, and last surviving pupil of Rachmaninov, signs landmark record deal

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks for this delightful entry from Joan C. Former child prodigy and the last-living pupil of Sergei Rachmaninov, pianist Ruth Slenczynska celebrates her astonishing nine-decade long career with a new album. For wonderful music and interviews with this now 97 … Continue reading →

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Ruminations about aging (or is just chewing cud)?

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G The devil whispered to me, “I’m coming for you.”  I whispered back, “Bring pizza.” Me:  (sobbing my heart out, eyes were swollen, nose red)…I can’t see you anymore.  I am not going to let you hurt me … Continue reading →

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Let’s laugh!

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Rosemary W.

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Y.M.C.A – sing and laugh along!

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Saying goodbye to 2021 – it didn’t count!

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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Blog feedback

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Below are some average stats from the skyline725 blog. Thank you all for the fun submissions. I can’t post them all so please forgive the editor’s prerogative! Even so, please feel free to send me items of interest to post. … Continue reading →

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The joys (and challenges) of sex after 70 and beyond

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Jim deMaine

The New York Times Magazine takes on this little talked about subject in a lengthy article written by Maggie Jones who is a contributing writer for the magazine and teaches writing at the University of Pittsburgh. She has been a Nieman … Continue reading →

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A COLLECTION OF APHORISMS

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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The current tsunami of the Omicron variant in King County – what personal choices should we make?

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Jim deMaine

“….health officials in Washington continue to report record COVID-19 hospitalizations, largely driven by omicron. Hospitals are struggling with high rates of hospitalizations, staff shortages and scarce testing supplies. The Washington National Guard will help staff hospitals and testing sites across the state in … Continue reading →

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Just attach the …. to the …..

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Testing, testing. Great meeting today! If only I could have understood what was said. Problems obviously persist in trying to relay decent sound from the MBR to our apartments on Zoom or channel 371 from the audio set-up there. Are … Continue reading →

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Steps – In The Snow

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Janet H. Art takes many forms… Paintings, Watercolor, Photography, Charcoal, Sculpture, Tree Shaping, etc., etc…   Here’s one that you most likely never knew existed… it takes 10,000 steps to accomplish this… This fellow will stay thin with this … Continue reading →

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What’s next?

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Rosemary W.

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John Oliver exposes Dr. Oz

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed. note: The NYT today has an Opinion piece on Dr. Oz’s entry into the US Senate race in Pennsylvania. For a bit of history of his involvement with the dietary supplement industry, please view this serious/hilarious somewhat off-color monologue … Continue reading →

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Portrait of a city – exploring doughnut economics

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Marilyn W and Diane S

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