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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Meet Famous Artists and Their Cats (Cuteness Overload)
from Daily Art – Thanks to Ann M. Gustav Klimt with Katze. Pinterest. Detail. So many great artists have shared one very special love: the love for cats. Here you will find six modern artists who loved their felines and … Continue reading
History of a Jewish community in China
Thanks to Deborah C. Rabbi Anson Laytner, is one of the foremost experts on the history and present-day situation of the thousand-year-old Jewish community of Kaifeng, China. He’ll speak on Friday, August 15th at 11:00 in the Mt. Baker Room. … Continue reading
Word with a Past: Gerrymander
from History in the Margins – (thanks to Pam P.) If Elbridge Gerry (1744-1814) had played his cards right, he could have been a minor but respected figure in American history. He signed the Declaration of Independence, helped draft the … Continue reading
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This abandoned office building was transformed into a floating bookstore — and you’ll never want to leave
From GoodGoodGood – thanks to Pam P. Twenty years ago, an office building sat above the Xixi Wetland, located just west of Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province in eastern China. But now, after being left behind for two decades, the … Continue reading
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AgeWise King County Newsletter
August 2025 This month’s issue centers on strength, safety, and standing up for what matters. You’ll find reflections on Social Security’s 90-year legacy, insight into federal budget changes impacting older adults, and a call to action to protect long-term … Continue reading
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Maybe DJT really did do this? It beats dieting!
Thanks to Janet M.
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“Killing the messenger” when unhappy with the facts
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson President Donald J. Trump’s firing of the commissioner of labor statistics on Friday for announcing that job growth has slowed dramatically has drawn a level of attention to Trump’s assault on democracy that other firings … Continue reading
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Be warned: the financial bubble will soon burst
by Robert Reich Friends, This isn’t an investment letter and I’m not an investment advisor. But I want to warn you. The financial economy — stocks, bonds, and their derivatives — is in for a big reality check, and I … Continue reading
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Seattle Waterfront’s New Pier 58 Playground
Thanks to Mike C. Over the past few years, I have been watching the Seattle Waterfront change. From the fantastic Ocean Pavilion expansion, to the brand-new Overlook Walk connecting the waterfront to Pike Place Market, each addition has been more … Continue reading
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Democratic legislators exit Texas to prevent gerrymandering
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson Today, Democratic lawmakers from the Texas House of Representatives left the state to deny Republican lawmakers the quorum—the number of legislators required to pass legislation—they need in order to push through a new district map … Continue reading
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Scientists have found a way to administer shots with dental floss. Could this be the future of vaccines?
From GoodGoodGood (thanks to Pam P.) Getting an annual flu or COVID-19 shot is never a particularly pleasant experience, especially for those who aren’t too keen on getting a jab in the arm. While nasal spray vaccines have been added as an … Continue reading
Love Poem #4: Love Does That by Meister Eckhart
Thanks to Pam P. All day long a little burro labors, sometimeswith heavy loads on her back and sometimes just with worriesabout things that bother onlyburros. And worries, as we know, can be more exhaustingthan physical labor. Once in a … Continue reading
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Freeway Park Celebration on Saturday the 2nd
Thanks to MaryLou P. In Bloom Come celebrate the bounty of the pacific northwest summer! Saturday August 2nd – 12-3pm – Freeway Park – Seneca Plaza. Join us for a day in the park with live music, fresh food, public … Continue reading
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Scotland celebrates (according to Borowitz)
Thanks to John R. SCOTLAND—Massive celebrations erupted across Scotland on Wednesday to mark what Scots called “the glorious departure of Donald Trump.” According to Scottish historian Hamish McDorrinson, the spontaneous festivities were the largest since the nation’s triumph in the … Continue reading
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The Changing Map of Palestinian Recognition
by Ashley Wu in the NYT (thanks to Janet M.) In the past week alone, three new countries have said they are ready to bestow recognition on a Palestinian state. Recognize (green) Pending (yellow) Do not recognize (gray) Most countries … Continue reading
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Seattle Fireboat on display!
Thanks to Pearl M. Photo from King County Dept. of Natural Resources & Parks, Glenn Landberg
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Possum & Squirrel’s Waffle Maker
Thanks to Bob P. Sidewalk artist David Zinn, who has created a wonderful menagerie of characters that he draws onto the streets of Ann Arbor, Michigan, very cleverly turned a cement-smeared manhole cover into a waffle iron for a 3D chalk-drawn possum and squirrel, whom he named Clem and Stuart. Later … Continue reading
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Piano players on Johnny Carson’s show
Ed note: I miss Johnny, do you?
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Celebrate the Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola!
Thanks to Tim B. 901 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 View map Free Event At Seattle University’s second annual Feast Fest, we will celebrate the life and works of the founder of the Society of Jesus. Join us for Mass in the … Continue reading
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