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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Skyline.Notices 1/23/10
Nothing to announce today If you have an extra ticket to an event or would like to borrow something or need help with a simple task, send your offer or request to skyline.notices@gmail.com before the end of the day Wednesday … Continue reading
“When My Time Comes” — Diane Rehm at Town Hall
Ed Note: Diane Rehm’s previous book and presentation at Town Hall discussed her husband’s death from voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED). She continues to explore end-of-life choices. Skyline author Tom Preston was a pioneer in patient choice in the … Continue reading
Posted in Advance Directives, Advocacy, Aging Sites, Books, end of life
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New twist on Social Security phone scam
Thanks to Barb W. for sending this along. The Inspector General of Social Security is warning the public that phone scammers may email faked letters or reports that appear to be from Social Security or Social Security’s Inspector General to … Continue reading
Posted in Aging Sites, Crime, Scams
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Sound of water vs sound of beer
Thanks to Gordon G!
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Pakistan another perspective
Thanks to Ann M. She notes that although FA3 members meet here for some lectures, they are free to our residents.
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Jacquelyn Called Biden Her ‘Favorite’ & Said: ‘You Are Awesome, Oh My God’
Thanks to Diane S. and David Domke for mentioning this video! Jacquelyn, a New York Times elevator operator and security guard, endorsed Joe Biden while the former vice president was headed up to meet with the newspaper’s editorial board in a bid … Continue reading
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When Life Throws You Curveballs, Embrace the ‘New Normal’
By Jane E. Brody in the NYT, thanks to Donna D for finding this Just when I needed it most, I learned a valuable life lesson from Lynda Wolters, who has a cancer that is currently incurable, diagnosed just after her … Continue reading
Delightful Wisdom
Thanks to Magarete B for this one!
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Introducing The Radiohead Public Library: Radiohead Makes Their Full Catalogue Available via a Free Online Web Site
Are you interested in thousands of free on-line college courses, or in movies, books and music. Check out the amazing collection at www.openculture.com!
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Coco defeats Venus – again – in the Australian Open!
MELBOURNE, Australia in the NYT — Coco Gauff was a qualifier and Grand Slam rookie when she played Venus Williams for the first time. That was at Wimbledon in July, and Gauff’s first-round, 6-4, 6-4 victory over the five-time Wimbledon … Continue reading
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Chinese New Year 2020: Rats, luck and why you should avoid medicine, laundry and crying children
From The Telegraph Chinese New Year is fast approaching – and with it comes a host of superstitions that will apparently dictate how the next 12 months will play out for each of us. Washing clothes, using scissors and sweeping floors are some of … Continue reading
Impeachment commentary
By Heather Cox Richardson, an historian and professor at Boston University. She has authored several books, including American Carnage. Thanks to Mary Jane F. for sending this in. Today the impeachment managers for the House of Representatives released their trial … Continue reading
Tribute displayed on Sydney Opera House
Thanks to Pam P. for finding this
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Skyline.Notices
Free ticket – maybe too late A resident (Shirley Lashua, Assisted Living) just donated ONE ticket to today’s Symphony performance. Details: Sunday, January 19 a t 2:00pm Thomas Zehetmair Beethoven Violin Concerto Third Tier, Aisle S, Box B, Seat 4 … Continue reading
From our city’s namesake to its cultural heroes, here are 9 symbolic Seattleites you should know
by Knute Berger from Crosscut Seattle is better known for its setting than for its citizens. The postcards are of Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, jumping orcas, the Cascades, the Olympics and evergreen forests. But people have often come to symbolize … Continue reading
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Revamping Madison – it’s coming!
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Hearing for the cost of prescription drugs
You may have heard that Senator Keiser (D-33) introduced 5 bills this session to address the high costs of prescription drugs. The first hearing is set for tomorrow (1/17) at 8:00 am in the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee. … Continue reading
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Seattle seasons – where are we now?
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Skyline.Notices 1/16/20
Request to borrow Has anybody kept their pasta-making machine? Joan Conlon, who gave hers away, would love to borrow one. Reward: some spinach/basil pasta with olive oil and parmesan cheese. Let her know at conlonj@colorado.edu if you’re willing to loan … Continue reading