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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Firelight Chorale “Repeat the Sounding Joy”
Despite the stormy afternoon, we were once again treated to the incredible Firelight Chorale in the new Performing Arts Center in the Olympic Tower at Skyline
Considering future medical care?
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The best deli in Washington State – right nearby
Bob P. says, “Ran across this article today (at Eat This, not That) listing the best delis in each state. Our local deli George’s was the pick for Washington. I would agree!” George’s Sausage and Delicatessen has been in Seattle … Continue reading
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Trying to mail that package?
Thanks to Put B. From East Las Vegas Post Office via Facebook. Another irony, I guess.
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Rep. Liz Cheney reads January 6th texts to his Chief of Staff
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
Thanks to Sybil-Ann
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Jingle Bells at Skyline
Our wonderful chorale group enlivens the resident’s association Christmas party for the staff with a boisterous “Ho, ho, ho.”
What we know so far about the events of January 6th
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Cataract Surgery Linked to Lower Risk of Developing Dementia, Even 10 Years Later
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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Painting Friday the 10th to beautify the columns on James St.
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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Carl Sagan speaks of the small blue dot
Thanks to Paul T.
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TRUMP’S NEXT COUP HAS ALREADY BEGUN
By Bruce Gellman in The Atlantic
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Forrest bathing
Thanks to Karen W. and Gordon G.
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“Prince William”
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
Thanks to Rosemary W.
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Heather Cox Richardson’s update for December 2nd
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