Author Archives: Jim deMaine

The dystopian world of pictures on the internet

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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May you find happiness throughout this year

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Democracy not violence: Americans, please take this pledge

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Put B. If you would like to see who has signed on already, the list is available at www.democracynotviolence.us by clicking on “Signers.”  By Brian Baird Special to The Seattle Times On the anniversary of the worst attack on … Continue reading →

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Someone’s calling you

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M.

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What if There’s No Such Thing as Closure?

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: I listened to this article today on “The Daily”–a New York Times free podcast. I’ve always felt that the linear notion of resolving grief is overstated as is the idea of closure. Pauline Boss writes that grief takes … Continue reading →

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How much snow?

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Yvonne P. and Canadian friends

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Meanwhile in Canada

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Our neighbors to the north have many lessons for us. Click here for learning about fun!

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Abbott and Costello on Baseball

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: I tried to perform this skit once with a friend when in school and it didn’t come out well. A&C though were terrific in this classic piece.

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Dog Wisdom

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Fearing for Our Democracy

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Jim deMaine

January 6th notes from historian Heather Cox Richardson

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Urban Scavenger Hunt

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M

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Super photos

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Relax, scroll down and enjoy these super photos (thanks to Sybil-Ann)

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Ride share, eh?

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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California twins born 15 minutes apart separated by birth year

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. (CNN)A set of California twins born 15 minutes apart are already distinguishing themselves with different birthdays.Big brother Alfredo Antonio Trujillo was born on New Year’s Eve while his sister, Aylin Yolanda Trujillo, made her debut on … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Christmas for single father with 7 children

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil Ann

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Life is beautiful even without ……

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil Ann

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Abbott and Costello wish you a Happy New Year

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Alice M.

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Flights and Rights: Access to Health Care

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Barb W.

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Can we toss out this Christmas bulb?

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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The secrets to successful aging

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F. Ed note: I also like to saying that the best “physician” is Dr. Diet, Dr. Quiet and Dr. Merryman. By The New York Times Dec. 31, 2021 Looking for ways to grow old gracefully? Over the … Continue reading →

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A little hung over?

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Beautiful photography from the Seattle Times’ readers photo gallery

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Marilyn W. Click here for incredible photos to brighten your New Year!

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