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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
What are the risks?
Thanks to Marilyn W. for sending along this article by Dr. Bromage. It’s the best summary I’ve seen about what the risks of exposure are in this current pandemic. Basically it’s about the dose of viral particles and the time … Continue reading
Try not to laugh
The subway is often a cramped place full of grumpy people either coming home from a bad day at work or are just generally lethargic. Many are glued to their cell phones or asleep and have no time for anything … Continue reading
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A gentle reminder
In talking to others, we seem to be noticing some relaxing of the use of social distancing and the use of face masks by residents in IDL. As you probably read, even the White House with daily testing has had … Continue reading
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Bananas & Milk Duds
Thanks to Sybil-Ann and her sense of humor! Ever wonder what our Service pilots experience when flying till they get use to it? Here is a story that captures a novice’s who experienced just such a thing. Below is an … Continue reading
Bridge at home
Ed note: I’ve gotten several inquiries about playing “virtual bridge.” Zoom doesn’t work very well for this but there are a variety of on-line opportunities. You can play with a partner or individually. The most popular site appears to be … Continue reading
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We Need National Service. Now. — David Brooks
The formative moment for a new generation. Ed note: What a brilliant moment it would be for young people to have the opportunity to serve during this pandemic–and beyond. Not only does society have great needs, but young people need … Continue reading
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Fraud alert from AARP
Thanks to Mary M. and AARP
Trump and the Titanic
This is from a column in the Sydney Morning Herald If Trump was captain of the Titanic: • There isn’t any iceberg • There is an iceberg but it’s small and in another ocean • The iceberg is in this … Continue reading
DECLARING OUR WORLD BROKEN, CITIZENS OF 35 COUNTRIES FORM GLOBAL MOVEMENT TO SAVE HUMANITY AMID PANDEMIC
New York, NY – Declaring the COVID-19 pandemic the ultimate failure of our world’s leaders to address our greatest collective threats — including deadly pandemics, climate change, ecosystem destruction, and proliferating weapons of mass destruction — citizens of 35 countries … Continue reading
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The Most Beautiful Flower Garden In The World Has No Visitors For The First Time In 71 Years And I Got To Capture It (31 Pics)
For the rest of the beautiful pictures click here. Thanks to Sybil-Ann for finding these! As a real Dutchman, I am a big fan of our flowers. And as a landscape photographer, I enjoy our beautiful spring each year in … Continue reading
Explaining the epidemic to my past self
If you think back to the beginning of the year, you probably never dreamed that your life could change so quickly. The things we all take for granted—travel, dinner with friends, and even haircuts—are now canceled (or at the very … Continue reading
TONIGHT: Locke, Bono at Virtual Civic Cocktail!
Thanks to Mary Jane F.! To help keep you informed and engaged during this stay-at-home time, Seattle CityClub is partnering with Town Hall Seattle and Seattle Channel to present Civic Cocktail as a free, live, digital event! Grab a beverage, a bite, and a comfy seat in your own home as … Continue reading
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Stewart Brand Is 81—and He Doesn’t Want to Go on a Ventilator
The legendary thinker and founder of the Whole Earth Catalog raises a public conversation about end-of-life care during the Covid-19 pandemic. From Wired: Brand is a legendary writer and thinker, the founder of the Whole Earth Catalog and cofounder of the Long Now Foundation. … Continue reading
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Hershey Felder performs for Seattle Rep Benefit
The Immigrant Songwriter Who Gave America a Voice Experience some of America’s greatest songs in the context in which they were written. From “God Bless America,” to “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” “White Christmas,” “Always,” … Continue reading
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