Author Archives: Jim deMaine

Irrational Covid Fears

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Jim deMaine

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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A joker in every crowd

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G.!

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Gun violence – a brief history

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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INTRODUCTION to “Facing Death: Finding Dignity, Hope and Healing at the End”

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Jim deMaine

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”

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Donna D.

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Hearing Aids for the Masses

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Jim deMaine

by Shira Ovide in the NYT Today, let’s talk about relatively simple technology and a change in government policy that could unleash more innovation for Americans who have difficulty hearing. I’ve been speaking with audiologists, consumer advocates and technology companies … Continue reading →

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Some of the best things to stream

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to the NYT

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Go for a ride when you’re bored

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G.

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Ever seen a peacock in full flight?

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G. Make sure to scroll down for pics.

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Never tailgate a rhino

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Donna D. Somebody had a bad day!

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Party animals

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G. (be sure to scroll down)

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History of April 15th and shift in US Policies by Heather Cox Richardson

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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The Last Time a Vaccine Saved America

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Jim deMaine

from the New Yorker by Howard Markel, a professor at the University of Michigan, is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and a Guggenheim Fellow. Ed Note: Thomas Francis, Jr. is the father of one of our residents–Mary … Continue reading →

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Aphorisms for the year

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G. (Keep scrolling, there’s 4 pages!)

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When Patients Choose to End Their Lives

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Jim deMaine

By Jane E. Brody in the NYT At a time when so many are dying against their will, it may seem out of sync to discuss the option of having a doctor help people end their lives when they face intolerable … Continue reading →

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Tom Lehrer Turned 93 Yesterday: On Aging

Posted on April 10, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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Possible sister community to Parkshore in Kirkland

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: The memo below from Parkshore’s ED was forwarded to me by a friend. Now a public document, it received considerable discussion at Skyline’s meeting yesterday which left many unanswered questions. I think the hope is that our parent … Continue reading →

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Madison St. changes are coming

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Barb W. for the update   We’re proud to share we’ve reached a major funding milestone! The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has now allocated $59.9 million in funding from the Small Starts Program to the Madison BRT – … Continue reading →

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Music, Covid-19 and the Zoo

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sandy J.

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I never thought of it this way

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Dorothy W. 1. In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth and populated the Earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow and red vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would livelong and healthy lives. 2. Then using … Continue reading →

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Republican Party veering off historical course of Lincoln’s leadership

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Jim deMaine

by Heather Cox Richardson – April 7th

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Back to work?

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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Thank God for poets

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Jim deMaine

By Margaret Renkl in the NYT NASHVILLE — When the poet Amanda Gorman stepped to the lectern at President Biden’s inauguration, she faced a much-diminished crowd of masked people on the National Mall, but she was speaking directly to the heart of a … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 has dramatically increased www.skyline725.com hits

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Interesting that blog “hits” have more than doubled in the past year. Thanks for both visiting and contributing!

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