Author Archives: Jim deMaine

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Ed note: The stories and pictures of D-day remind me of my patient, Harold. He was one of the many heroes of that day, a day which affected his emotional well being until his life’s end. I wrote about Harold … Continue reading →

Thanks to Sue VanL. Fridays 10:00am-2:00pm (June 7th through September 27th, minus July 5th) 9th Avenue between University and Seneca streets Weekly First Hill Farmers Market at Virginia Mason is returning to a full summer schedule on 9th Avenue this … Continue reading →

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Ed note: Should we rage against aging? At times of loss or illness, we might go down that path. Dylan Thomas in Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night points us in that direction. In contrast, the Beatles’ When … Continue reading →

Notes from Heather Cox Richardson The Gettysburg Address it wasn’t. Seventy-seven years ago, on June 5, 1947, Secretary of State George C. Marshall, who had been a five-star general in World War II, gave a commencement speech at Harvard University.  … Continue reading →

The emergency legislation will take effect immediately after being signed by the Mayor From the Seattle City Council Blog — thanks to Ann M. who notes, “Let’s hope the old Prosch House @ 9th & Cherry will soon be demolished.” … Continue reading →

In the Good News newsletter – thanks to Pam P. A new low-carbon, mixed-use neighborhood was designed with the city’s future in mind. The Olympics is just a temporary guest. BY ADELE PETERS3 MINUTE READ When thousands of athletes move into … Continue reading →

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Thank Uncle Sam for Cheetos, air fryers, and other modern mainstays. BY DIANA HUBBELL (thanks to Mary M.) in Atlas Obscura Whether invented at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center or by subcontracted private companies, many processed foods now common in civilian … Continue reading →

Thanks to Ann M. for this, “….famous old (1894) painting…”Dogs Playing Poker” by Cassius Marcellus Coolidge. here’s another Click here for more!

Thanks to Pam P. “No wait —– leave that one up. That’s my campaign poster.”

Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson