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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Skyline in the news
Skyline was recently featured on KOMO 4 in their “Seattle Refined” segment. View the full article and video here http://seattlerefined.com/lifestyle/live-life-uncompromised-at-skyline-an-exceptional-senior-living-community or under the “Bulletin Board” section on Caremerge (under “Social Media for Residents”).
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These Americans Are Determined to Cast a Last Ballot Before Dying
By Katie Hafner in the NYT. Ed note: Katie was looking for a dying patient to talk to about voting. I was able to connect her with a woman in Oregon who happened to be following this blog! I managed … Continue reading
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So much to say about the fly!
Thanks to Mary Jane F. for reach out to RBG!
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How Andrew Wyeth painted Christina
From the New England Historical Society: Andrew Wyeth met his future wife and Christina Olson, the subject of his most famous painting, on the same day – his 22nd birthday. Christina Olson was born on May 3, 1893 and as a child contracted … Continue reading
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Changing a light bulb
Thanks to Linda W. to send this! Husband: “I changed a light bulb today.” Wife: “That’s all? I did the laundry, vacuumed the house, washed windows, cooked three meals, and the list goes on and on … and you changed a single light … Continue reading
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Fiona Hill, “The Biggest Risk to This Election Is Not Russia. It’s Us.”
Robert O’Brien, President Trump’s national security adviser, revealed this week that he had recently met his Russian counterpart, Nikolai Patrushev, in Geneva and warned him that “there would be absolutely no tolerance for any interference” in the November election. This was a … Continue reading
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John Denver & the Muppets sing Home on the Range
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The New England Journal of Medicine: “Our current political leaders have demonstrated that they are dangerously incompetent.”
Ed note: Breaking with a 208-year history, the NEJM, in an editorial signed by 34 editors, has blasted our country’s leadership stating it has “taken a crisis and turned it into a tragedy.” Although they did not mention Biden explicitly, … Continue reading
SRA/EAF kickoff today at 2 PM on Zoom
Don’t forget! Today is the start of our 2020 Employee Fund drive to show the wonderful staff our Appreciation. The meeting, on Zoom, is between 2 PM and 3:30 PM — the link is on the CareMerge Portal. There are … Continue reading
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How the White House became the Dark House
President Trump has dominated the news cycle for the past four years–and continues to do so. But now the People’s House is experiencing an existential crisis. After a self-managed discharge from Walter Reed Hospital, we witnessed Trump’s Mussolini caricature appearing … Continue reading
Our Collective Humanity
On December 10th, everyday heroes, celebrities and diverse voices from around the world will come together as part of End Well’s Take 10 Event to consider our collective humanity in light of this extraordinarily challenging year. A free … Continue reading
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Together we can change climate change
Thanks to Gordon G! Countdown is a global initiative to champion and accelerate solutions to the climate crisis, turning ideas into action. The goal: To build a better future by cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 in the … Continue reading
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In a closed space, the virus can lurk beyond 6 feet
By Apoorva Mandavilli in the NYT. Ed note: We should be particularly aware in elevators that we cannot adequately socially distance. Thus, elevator conversation should be kept to a minimum despite how tempting it is to meet and greet. Two weeks … Continue reading
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Reality Bursts the Trumpworld Bubble
By Maureen Dowd in the NYT WASHINGTON — Fate leads the willing, Seneca said, while the unwilling get dragged. For his entire life, Donald Trump has stayed one step ahead of disaster, plying his gift for holding reality at bay. … Continue reading
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How the melody was made
Clint Eastwood was a mere 36 he starred in the spaghetti western classic, “The Good, The Bad and the Ugly!”Some may remember the film and are enveloped by the story while others reflect on the theme song for that motion picture which … Continue reading
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Breakthrough for blindness using AI
Thanks to Sybil-Ann. Ed note: Although this appears to be a promo for Microsoft, I think innovations like this are amazing. Please note the appearance of Satya Nadella at the end–Microsoft’s CEO. In the book about him “Hit Refresh,” his … Continue reading
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Coping amid disaster: How we can mentally prepare for a pandemic winter
From KUOW by Kim Malcolm and John O’Brien This week marks six months since Washingtonians were directed to the stay at home amid the coronavirus pandemic. The changes have affected all of us. Dr. Kira Mauseth is a practicing clinical … Continue reading
See spectacular Norwegian Fjords by drone
Thanks to Sybil-Ann!
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AgingWise October newsletter
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A new arrival
Thanks to Mary Jane F! ANNE LAMOTT (September 20) re RBG God stopped by before I woke so they left me a note that said Ruth was resting and getting used to her new digs. They said she’s having a … Continue reading
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