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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Venturing naked (nose to chin) outside
Ed note: Well, I ventured out Wednesday for a walk nearby–sans mask, following the updated CDC guidelines for fully vaccinated people. I felt guilty and strange seeing the masked faces of other walkers. Then I was yelled at for being … Continue reading
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“Why I like retirement”
Thanks to Pam P.
Posted in Humor, Retirement
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Burgers, Kamala’s books at the border, pizza child abuse rings–sorry I just can’t keep up the the lies
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Progress at downtown’s waterfront
Thanks to Barb W.
Posted in environment, In the Neighborhood, Transportation
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Long live the Queen
Thanks to Ann M.
Posted in Aging Sites, History
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Trumpty Dumpty Wanted a Crown by John Lithgow
Thanks to Ann M. Ed Note: Posted just in case you didn’t follow the news over the past 4 years.
Posted in Government, Politics
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Explaining vaccine hesitancy
Thanks to Mike C.
Need a smile?
Thanks to Gordon G. Make sure to scroll down.
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Forever young, peanuts and the banjo
Ed note: Pete Seeger got me started on the 5 string banjo. It sure doesn’t keep me forever young in body, but it helps in spirit!
Reverse bucket list
Thanks to Gordon G. And to all those (still living) who tried this list. Keep scrolling down for more)
Posted in environment, Fitness, happiness, Nature, Photography
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Never say “can’t”
An inspiration from Donna D.
Posted in Disabilities, happiness, Health, Sports
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These should make you smile
Thanks to Sybil-Ann: keep scrolling for more!
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The G.O.P. Is Getting Even Worse
by David Brooks in the NYT Those of us who had hoped America would calm down when we no longer had Donald Trump spewing poison from the Oval Office have been sadly disabused. There are increasing signs that the Trumpian … Continue reading
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There’s a Name for the Blah You’re Feeling: It’s Called Languishing
by Adam Grant in the NYT Thanks to Mary Jane F. Ed note: This article is an interesting take on why many of us have the “blahs.” And gives us a few ideas on how to recoup our prior selves. … Continue reading
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GoPuff
Thanks to Mary M. 📭 Essentials delivered Everyone’s definition of an essential is different. Essentials are different depending on the occasion. One day it might be toilet paper, another day it might be tequila. Lucky for you, Gopuff recently expanded in Seattle … Continue reading
Irrational Covid Fears
Ed note: Have you “herd” this? Perhaps in our restricted community of fully vaccinated people, it’s time to start lightening up a bit. A great place to start would be to remove the now unneeded barriers on our dining room … Continue reading
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A rare snow cloud in Nepal
Thanks to Paul T. Even though this looks like snow… it is a CLOUD. An amazing phenomenon recently captured on video.A “cloud avalanche” occurred near the Kapuche Glacier Lake in the mountains of Nepal, March 2021. That scene is extremely rare, … Continue reading
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INTRODUCTION to “Facing Death: Finding Dignity, Hope and Healing at the End”
The following in the introduction to my book, released by Clyde Hill Publishing in September 2020. If interested, I have a few copies available at a discount. Otherwise the book can be found on Amazon and at your favorite book … Continue reading
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Dog lovers or “who needs Jane Fonda”
Thanks to Donna D.
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