Author Archives: Jim deMaine

The option of a ventilator – my thoughts

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Jim deMaine

I’ve been asked a lot about what our options are if we get very sick with COVID-19 pneumonia. Below are my recorded thoughts as of April 1st. We are still early on and there is not extensive data yet. So … Continue reading →

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Llandudno marauders: the herd of goats running riot through a Welsh town

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Name: Llandudno. Age: Old. There’s been a settlement here on the Creuddyn peninsula in North Wales since the stone age. Famous for: Mining heritage, splendid Victorian architecture and gorgeous beaches. Llandudno is known as the Queen of the Welsh resorts. Well that’s what it was … Continue reading →

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Jamming on Zoom

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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Hello (from the Inside) An Adele Parody by Chris Mann

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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Difficult meeting

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Margarete B. We’ll be posting more of these amazing photos over time.

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Wipes alternatives

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sue P: The following  is a quote today from the usually staid New York Times which gave me a good chuckle. It was part of an article about hard-to-get items.        Wipes alternatives Use a spray bottle with water … Continue reading →

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Let’s Zoom together

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Jim deMaine

We’re having an “open” Fitness and Wellness subcommittee meeting Thursday April 2nd at 11 AM. Of course all meetings are open, but everyone who wants to can crowd into this one because it will be held using the app Zoom … Continue reading →

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Friends

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Magarete B for the smiles! We need them in times like this.

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April 1: Join us for a Virtual Civic Cocktail!

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks Mary Jane for letting us know. To help keep you informed and engaged during this stay-at-home time, Seattle CityClub is partnering  with Town Hall Seattle to present Civic Cocktail as a free,  live, digital event! Grab a beverage, a … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 in Critically Ill Patients in the Seattle Region — Case Series

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: It’s a bit unusual for this blog to have a full article from a medical journal, but this one published today is of special interest. It raises several questions for the elderly concerning their outlook if they are … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Need to Sanitize Your Groceries

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Smart people seem to disagree. I think using handwashing, keeping hands away from the face, washing fruits and vegetables, etc. is a common sense approach. Even if you’re following advice to stay home as much as you can, … Continue reading →

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How to handle groceries in your apartment

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Steve L. for forwarding this. It makes me wonder whether we should stop reusing the meal delivery bags which could be a source of spread.

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UW’s Institute has the best data for the global pandemic

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) launches with the goal of providing an impartial, evidence-based picture of global health trends to inform the work of policymakers, researchers, and funders. Main supporters are the Bill & Melinda … Continue reading →

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Kindness in the neighborhood

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Joan Conlon for letting us know, and smile. Frank and I were walking through the neighborhood recently, and as we passed Vito’s, a young man came running after us, calling, “Madam, Madam.”  We turned to look at him … Continue reading →

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Oh, take me out to the ballgame

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Jim deMaine

While with the Dodgers, Gibson was named the National LeagueMVP in 1988. During his career, he hit two dramatic home runs in the World Series, off of two eventual Hall of Fame relief pitchers. With the Tigers, he clinched the 1984 World Series with a three-run … Continue reading →

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Near the Elliot Bay Bookstore

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Montgomery who’s prowling the local streets uncovering artistic gems

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Greenlake Dragonfly

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Jim deMaine

We have some’Artistes de Rue’ in Seattle, too.  As a community art project my niece, Lisa Cach, designed the dragonfly and obtained the grant for money, mainly for the cost of the paint,  from the city’s neighborhood art fund.  They … Continue reading →

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How Great Thou Art

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Jim deMaine

On this Sunday we cannot help but contemplate why bad things are happening to good people. Here is one link to a Christian church and its teachings. Just click here, then on the colorful window to enjoy the music, prayers … Continue reading →

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Smiles on the street by Artistes de Rue

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Make sure you scroll down to enjoy the street art

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Virtual Asian Museum Tours

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann Milam. Here’s the corrected link.

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Inspiration in the sky in Italy

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Quite a tribute! Thanks to Gordon G. As Italy is in quarantine, the Italian Air Force flies a single jet, representing the virus, to meet other jets that stream the colors of the Italian flag while Pavarotti’s Nessus Dorma plays with the … Continue reading →

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Bill Gates: The healthcare systems we must urgently fix

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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How the Pandemic Will End

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Jim deMaine

The U.S. may end up with the worst COVID-19 outbreak in the industrialized world. This is how it’s going to play out. From The Atlantic by Ed Young Three months ago, no one knew that SARS-CoV-2 existed. Now the virus … Continue reading →

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Cool video about the chemistry of hand washing

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Montgomery!

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Alert from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sandy J. for this alert Thanks to Sandy J. for this alert!

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