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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
All about those COVID protective masks
Erin Murphy from the Public Health Insider Updated 8/18/21 to reflect a statewide masking mandate that supersedes King County’s local mask Directive Ed note: I recently tried to find “real” N95 masks on Amazon. It’s a near impossible task to … Continue reading
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Frances Perkins – labor and safety law history
by Heather Cox Richardson honoring Labor Day
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An amazing young girl
Thanks to Rosemary W.
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No fat no sugar no calories – at the bakery
Thanks to Rosemary W
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Swapna Augustine – An Incredible Artist Born Without Arms
Thanks to Sybil-Ann If you believe that unfavorable circumstances have been stopping you from achieving your goals, then Swapna will convince you that an indomitable spirit can overcome every challenge that life throws at you. 40-years-old Swapna Augustine was born … Continue reading
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Day care for baby tigers
Thanks to Sybil-Ann
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We’ve been good, and possibly lucky as well.
As you likely know, a nearby CCRC has had a medium sized COVID positive test outbreak among both residents and staff–reportedly six fully vaccinated staff testing positive for the virus plus some residents. As a consequence all activities and their … Continue reading
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The fire rainbow
Thanks to Mary Jane F. The NASA site provides a photo daily that speaks of the ‘wonder’ in and beyond our immediate experiences. The site says “Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along … Continue reading
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English gets pun-ished
Thanks to Sybil-Ann. Scroll down, as you groan. These are good!!
Tonight, I mourn by Dan Rather
(Thanks to Mary M.) Tonight, I mourn. I mourn with a deep and heavy heart. I mourn for the Marines sacrificed at a gate in Kabul on a mission to save lives. I mourn for the scores more killed and maimed … Continue reading
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WACCRA – please visit their web site and join!
From a recent WACCRA email. We are thrilled to announce that the year-long update of our website, waccra.org, is complete! We encourage all our members to go take a look as soon as you can because you will love the … Continue reading
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Individual rights and the common good
Ed note: These two concepts (individual rights and the common good) don’t necessarily have to be in conflict. We have a long history of the common good of public health: clean water, food safety, construction regulations, federal response to disasters … Continue reading
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Good news – a pleasant change of pace
Thanks to Sybil-Ann! Make sure to scroll down!
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Lightening in a jar
Thanks to Donna D! Have you ever thought what life would be like if you were born someone else?
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A spreading plague
Thanks to Mary Jane F.
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The Ides of August – an analysis of the tragedy in Afghanistan
by Sarah Chayes at https://www.sarahchayes.org/post/the-ides-of-august I’ve been silent for a while. I’ve been silent about Afghanistan for longer. But too many things are going unsaid. I won’t try to evoke the emotions, somehow both swirling and yet leaden: the grief, … Continue reading
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Did I read that sign right?
Thanks to Sybil-Ann! Did I read that sign right? “TOILET OUT OF ORDER. PLEASE USE FLOOR BELOW” In a Laundromat: AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES: PLEASE REMOVE ALL YOUR CLOTHES WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT In a London department store: BARGAIN BASEMENT UPSTAIRS In an office: WOULD THE … Continue reading
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People’s Memorial – upcoming Webinars
Thanks to Barb W Ed Note: People’s Memorial is a well respected co-op member owned non-profit. It operates a funeral home and contracts with many around the state for reasonable cost services. In my opinion it’s well worth joining. See … Continue reading
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