Author Archives: Jim deMaine

Even a Little Alcohol Can Harm Your Health

Recent research makes it clear that any amount of drinking can be detrimental. Here’s why you may want to cut down on your consumption beyond Dry January. Ed note: When I developed A-fib, I asked my cardiologist if there was … Continue reading

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Double Delight

Aptly named rose decorating the 4th floor patio in the Cascade Tower – a hybrid tea rose known both for its beauty and fragrance.

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Have a bit of hemlock?

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Memento vivere — Remember to live

Thanks to MaryLou P.

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Ballot Box

Thanks to Pam P.

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Brain Health Block Party on Seattle’s First Hill – Skyline is a partner in the community

Click here for the Memory Hub newsletter. Community Stories, Brain Health, News, Brain Health Awareness Month Neighboring organizations come together to promote brain health for this second annual event From 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday July 10, head to Seattle’s First Hill for the … Continue reading

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What is Project 2025?

Yet Trump Disavows Project 2025 Transition Plan BY ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON / AP from Time Magazine Miami — Donald Trump distanced himself Friday from Project 2025, a massive proposed overhaul of the federal government drafted by longtime allies and former officials in his administration, days … Continue reading

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Biblical Math

Thanks to Mary Jane F. by AJ Jacobs  – (interesting guy who is an “immersive journalist”) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._J._Jacobs Hallelujah! Thank you to my creative friends for all these great Biblical math problems. They’ll really help the Oklahoma school superintendent’s goal of … Continue reading

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Dressing down for dinner

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WA ballot initiative would cut $848.6M of environmental programs

If passed, Initiative 2117 would repeal the state’s new Climate Commitment Act, which has raised more than $2B for projects like electrifying transit. by John Stang in Crosscut The M/V Guemes crosses the channel between Anacortes and Guemes Island. The 45-year-old vessel is scheduled … Continue reading

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The second of July 1776

by Heather Cox Richardson

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“Leaves” of Monarchs bend the branches

Thanks to Mike C. The Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve World Heritage property protects key overwintering sites for the monarch butterfly. The overwintering concentration of butterflies in the property is a superlative natural phenomenon. The millions of monarch butterflies that return … Continue reading

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President — or King

Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson

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Stop the steal!

Thanks to Pam P.

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Ah, those dinner parties that we used to have.

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Build it and they will come!

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June/July Memory Hub Newsletter

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The loneliness of the woman voter

By Danny Westneat – Seattle Times columnist (thanks to Bob P.) In the fire hose of news this past week, the airlifts are an image that needs more attention. “We are now living in two very different United States,” was how one … Continue reading

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Trump Abandoned by Republicans

from the Dworkin Report Here’s a list of prominent Republicans and Trump’s former backers who are not supporting him, and some of their quotes. Keep in mind this is just a sample of key players and not a full list: … Continue reading

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The choice

Thanks to Mike C.

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LGBTQIA+ MEANING: ACRONYM BREAKDOWN AND DEFINITIONS

From the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus Struggling to understand the LGBTQIA+ meaning of the acronym? You’re not alone.  For many people who are new to the LGBTQIA+ community, this acronym can seem confusing or overwhelming.  If you are new, … Continue reading

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Treaty Justice by Charles Wilkinson

Thanks to Ed M. From Post Alley by David Brewster Fifty years ago, federal Judge George Boldt issued his landmark decision on tribal fishing rights. An admirable new book, Treaty Justice, by law professor and tribal advocate Charles Wilkinson, has just … Continue reading

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Presidential debate analysis by Heather Cox Richardson. Trump’s lies, the Gish Gallop and the failure of the media to call him out.

Thanks to Pam P., MaryLou P., and Diana C.

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President Biden, I’ve Seen Enough

By Nicholas Kristof in the NYT President Biden is a good man who capped a long career in public service with a successful presidential term. But I hope he reviews his debate performance Thursday evening and withdraws from the race, throwing … Continue reading

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Happenings in Freeway Park

Book Carts & Buskers June – September : Mon – Fri: 12-2pm : Located in Seneca Plaza Book Carts Seattle is the most literary city in the nation! Get book club ready with new and gently used books at the historic Book … Continue reading

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