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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Update on the current epidemic – and what the future holds
Ed note: About one-third of the US population has been infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus so far–at the expense of 400,000 lost lives. This podcast from the NYT Daily gives the best update I’ve found. What to expect next?? Click … Continue reading
Voting your head or saving your …
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A bright light for the future
Amanda Gorman with James Corden – an interview. Thanks to Mary Jane F.
Posted in Advocacy, Race, Social justice
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Fauci on What Working for Trump Was Really Like
Ed Note. Anthony Fauci is a national hero. He did not resign even when he and his family were receiving death threats. This interview gives a glimpse of the integrity of this amazing scientist and human being. By Donald G. McNeil … Continue reading
First Hill community news
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Filing Suit for ‘Wrongful Life’
Ed note: I’ve often been asked, “Is my POLST legally binding; will it be followed?” Although the POLST is a set of legal medical orders (signed by you and your medical provider), there are situations where things go awry. By Paula … Continue reading
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Olives
Thanks to Sybil Ann. Insensitive to all parties involved, but can we still smile?
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Predictions from 1956 – an example of an interesting but false video!
Ed note: I was fooled, but not a sharp eyed resident who was suspicious and checked this out on Snopes. Here is the commentary on their web site: This is not a genuine PSA from the 1950s. This video was … Continue reading
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WACCRA Presentation on advance care planning
Referencing Facing Death: Finding Dignity, Hope and Healing at the End
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Liberals traumatized
WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—Millions of liberals were traumatized on Tuesday when they found themselves in agreement with Mitch McConnell, liberals are reporting. From Santa Monica, California, to the Upper West Side of Manhattan, liberals sought emergency counselling, complaining of a … Continue reading
Science has arrived in the White House
Skyline resident Al MacRae is delighted to finally see highly qualified scientists being elevated to positions of importance in the Biden administration. Click here to see these distinguished persons. Al, we are so pleased, along with you, to see your … Continue reading
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Amazing Amanda
From Jim S: For those of you who missed or chose not to watch the Inaugural Proceedings this morning I Invite you to view Amanda Gorman’s reading Inaugural Ceremony poem “The Hill We Climb”.
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Fauci says herd immunity possible by fall, ‘normality’ by end of 2021
Experts detail vaccine unknowns, need to continue masking, distancing BY Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer – from the Harvard Gazette The nation’s top infectious disease doctor offered a timeline for ending the COVID-19 pandemic this week, saying that if the coming … Continue reading
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Every cop needs this
Thanks to Gordon G. (maybe the NFL is checking this out also).
How long’s it gonna last?
Thanks to Al MacR.
You can’t go there – forbidden places
Thanks to Dorothy W.
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“Peace is the presence of justice” – MLK
Thanks to Diane S. We celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year at a time when our nation has come to a fork in the road and the fate of our democracy depends on the path we take. Just 12 … Continue reading
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Racial Equity for Black Washingtonians
Thanks to Al MacR.
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Chinese ice scuptures
thanks to Dorothy W.
WACCRA-Sponsored Seminar Tuesday Jan. 19th at 7:30 PM
Topic: WACCRA Educational Seminar – Facing Death: Finding Dignity, Hope and Healing at the End. Discussion about advance care planning and our choices at the end by the author. Book available here or contact Jim directly. Time: Jan 19, 2021 … Continue reading
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