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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
The least and the most
Thanks to Sybil-Ann
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Wouldn’t this be fun?!
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Free rhodies!
Two masked Skyliners are back from rescuing wonderful rhodies a nearby construction site this morning. They are now on the fourth floor terrace in buckets and are free for anyone who would like a splash of color in their home. … Continue reading
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Zoom – Understanding Ventilators & End of Life Choices During COVID-19
You can register below and get a link to join the Zoom meeting sponsored by the Washington State Health Advocacy Association. The meeting starts Monday at 11 AM. I’ll be talking about ventilators and ICU care among other aspects of … Continue reading
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Dealing with self isolation
Thanks to Put B. for sending this along.
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Why some people ignore COVID-19 restrictions
A marketing psychology professor from Duke gives a very interesting presentation on why we react the way we do when told we shouldn’t be doing something–and how to reframe the issue. Thanks to Hollis W. for sending this in.
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The weakened CDC
In a highly unusual move, the respected British journal, Lancet, weighs in with an editorial critical of the White House’s response to the pandemic
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Random thoughts
Thanks to Sandy J.! Appropriate analogy: “The curve is flattening, so we can start lifting restrictions now. Or could it be….. “The parachute has slowed our rate of descent, so we can take it off now.” People keep asking: “Is coronavirus … Continue reading
On Being an Elder in a Pandemic
by Larry R. Churchill published by the Hastings Center Do the elderly have special obligations during a pandemic, that is, something more than the duty we all have for hand washing, social distancing, timely self-quarantining, and most recently, wearing a … Continue reading
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The Daffodil – a different look
Yes, I do take a few liberties here and there with the ancient myths and legends. I can only hope the flowers will forgive me! This one pretty much speaks for herself. DAFFODIL by Charles Coghlan Our Skyline Ikebana teacher … Continue reading
Testing, testing, testing – will it mandated?
Ed note: Gov. Jay Inslee appears to be moving in the right direction in wanting more testing done in long term care facilities. One time testing is only a start. Testing really needs to be done at least weekly to … Continue reading
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Very Punny
1. The fattest knight at King Arthur’s round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi. 2. I thought I saw an eye-doctor on an Alaskan island, but it turned out to be an optical Aleutian. 3. … Continue reading
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A lot is happening other than the virus
Thanks to MaryJane F. for sending this in. For more from Heather Cox Richardson click https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/people/4875576
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Little Fires Everywhere
This eight park mini-series is free on Comcast’s Watchathon until May 17th. It follows the best selling book closely and is very well acted. PS: Please send along your favorites on Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc. to share.
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How to livestream Town Hall events
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The fate of Narcissus
The Greek myth We get the word ‘Narcissus’ from Greek mythology. A nymph called Echo fell in love with a young Greek named Narcissus, but Narcissus told her to leave him alone. Heartbroken, she lived alone until nothing but an … Continue reading
Virus transmission in domestic cats
From the New England Journal of Medicine: “With reports of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from humans to domestic cats1 and to tigers and lions at the Bronx Zoo,4 coupled with our data showing the ease of transmission between domestic cats, there is a … Continue reading
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The perils of a Catholic upbringing
Thanks to Sybil-Ann As I walked down the busy city sidewalk with my wife, knowing I was late for Mass, my eye fell upon one of those unfortunate, ragged vagabonds that are found in every city these days. Some people … Continue reading
Scanning for answers to a pandemic
From Bill Gates Blog. Thanks to Steve L. for sending this in. In any fight, it’s important to know your enemy. Unfortunately, in our battle against COVID-19, there’s a lot that we still don’t know. How many people are infected … Continue reading
Saratoga 2020 – a new kind of horse race
To view this viral race, click here.
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