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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
The Racial Reckoning Comes – by David Brooks
From the NYT: When I was a boy I was taught a certain story about America. This was the land of opportunity. Immigrants came to this land and found an open field and a fair chance to pursue their dreams. … Continue reading
Deadly Falls in Older Americans Are Rising. Here’s How to Prevent Them.
Ed note: This article shows that we are up to speed at Skyline with so many opportunities to exercise and prevent falls: SAIL, Cardiofit, Men and Women on Weights, individualized programs, wake and stretch. Have you put in your 20 … Continue reading
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San Francisco to force treatment on mentally ill drug users
When I worked at Firland TB Sanatorium, those with suspect tuberculosis were required to be off the streets and hospitalized there. And if they didn’t comply, they were placed in a locked ward where they received medical treatment as well … Continue reading
Why ‘numerous links’ between Trump campaign and Russia didn’t add up to conspiracy
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David Brooks. “The Coming G.O.P. Apocalypse “
Recently I spoke with a college freshman attending Wesleyan College in Connecticut. He said all most all his class will be voting for Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren (or someone similarly progressive). When I asked if they would consider Joe … Continue reading
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Love letters to strangers
Ed note: Are you still writing notes and letters? I hope so. This “old school” way of saying thanks, sorry or condolences is by far the best. It’s also a craft – one that has its own healing power.
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Memory Sunday Builds Alzheimer’s Awareness
Did you know? Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and the fifth leading cause of death of older African Americans. African Americans are generally diagnosed at later stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The risk … Continue reading
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Should the Electoral College Be Eliminated? 15 States Are Trying to Make It Obsolete
By Jose A. Del Real and Julie Turkewitz from the New York Times Thanks to Diane C for sending this along. The man who helped invent scratch-off lottery tickets now has his sights set on a bigger prize: overhauling the way the United States elects presidents. On Tuesday, … Continue reading
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It’s time for national service
Ed Note: One of the problems of youth is that they don’t have enough exposure to those different from themselves. A sense of entitlement is often attributed to the millenials. Service when we are young in the Military, Peace Corps … Continue reading
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As Afghanistan peace talks progress, WA continues to suffer losses in America’s longest war
For 18 years Joint Base Lewis-McChord has played an essential role in a war that has been forgotten by many Americans. by Kevin Knodell from Crosscut / May 27, 2019 Last week President Donald Trump’s envoy to Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, briefed U.S. senators in a classified meeting. Khalilzad, … Continue reading
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People’s Memorial Association – May Newsletter
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Musclewiki – lists of specific exercises
This came to us from Margarete B. Make sure you check though with our in-house fitness experts before you begin any strenuous lifting. 😗 “MuscleWiki allows you to click any part of the human body, then provides you with a … Continue reading
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That darn water leak in the apartment
This resident just saved a big leak!! As as update to the post below, a resident just told me that he had recently purchased a leak detector as pictured above. Sure enough, his heat pump developed a leak and the … Continue reading
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Making a house call
In order to be with my Dad, after dinner I’d go on house calls with him. We’d drive to parts of town I’d never seen, and using the car’s spotlight we’d search out the right house number, often with no … Continue reading
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No elevators but still a wait to summit Mt Everest
Thanks to Frank C. for this impressive photo from The Guardian. What a queue!
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Making ears out of apples
Thanks to Gordon G for finding this interesting TED talk. Andrew Pelling is a biohacker, and nature is his hardware. His favorite materials are the simplest ones (and oftentimes he finds them in the garbage). Building on the cellulose structure … Continue reading
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Amazing table that wouldn’t revolve
Thanks to Gordon G for this one!
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