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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
ECO-FRIENDLY PET AFTERCARE AND DISPOSITION
A different type of pet aftercare is now available – see https://restingwaters.com/ Thanks to Pam P for sending this information along.
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Response to the sorrow in Sri Lanka
Dear Friends, Here is a message from our partners at the Faith Action Network: As we’ve watched the news unfold from Sri Lanka, several have raised the question of how we might consider standing together against violence in yet more … Continue reading
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Wishing friends a Happy Passover
From Time Magazine: Passover, an eight-day Jewish holiday, starts at sundown on Friday, on April 19 and ends at sundown on April 27, 2019. If you’re stressing about how to wish your friends, colleagues, or loved ones a happy Passover, … Continue reading
The moral philosophy of David Brooks
David Brooks is quite honest in his latest book. He became a workaholic and his marriage fell apart six years ago. His Quest for a Moral Life is a message to us all about personal responsibility for our actions, and … Continue reading
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When the fighting stops, solutions happen
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Are we too careful?
Thanks to Joyce Z for this one.
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The funeral as we know it is becoming a relic — just in time for a death boom
By Karen Heller April 15 (in the Washington Post – thanks to Frank C for sending this in) Dayna West knows how to throw a fabulous memorial shindig. She hired Los Angeles celebration-of-life planner Alison Bossert — yes, those now exist — … Continue reading
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No magic bullet to prevent Alzheimer’s, but encouraging healthy behaviors could be key
KPWHRI and UCSF’s new, first-of-its-kind U.S. study aims to help seniors change habits to postpone or prevent dementia. By Eric B. Larson, MD, MPH, Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute executive director, and Kaiser Permanente Washington vice president for research and … Continue reading
Thanks for your care!
Ed note: Are you having trouble pronouncing the name of your doctor, nurse, aide or caregiver? Do you understand that the shake of a head can mean “yes” instead of “no.” We are so fortunate at Skyline and in Seattle … Continue reading
Help with Medicare Scams – Senior Medicare Patrols
Senior Medicare Patrols (SMPs) empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse. Click the above to see info about the latest scams – such as the nationwide brace … Continue reading
Waiting for the interurban
Thanks to Ann M for this one. After we viewed the Skyline Art Show on Floor 1: “Today we enjoyed viewing Donna Dunning’s poster about this popular sculpture. Look carefully—at the base is a small dog: Waiting for the Interurban … Continue reading
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A novel way to deal with spam emails
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The NASA Kelley Twin Study – comments and a video about the future of genetics in space travel
The news media yesterday had a fascinating story about a twin experiment involving astronaut Scott Kelly and his identical twin Mark. The results of the effects on Scott have recently been published in the journal Science. Most changes to his … Continue reading
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Our Disgrace at the Border by David Brooks
Suppose one night there is a knock on your door. You open it to find 100 bedraggled families shivering in your yard — exhausted, filthy, terrified. The first cry of your heart would be to take them in, but you’d … Continue reading
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How to Fix a Dry Room: 11 Best Ways to Increase Humidity in Your Home
Ed note: There are a number of inexpensive hygrometers available on Amazon to check your apartment’s humidity level. Some residents find our winter indoor dryness just too dry – giving them dry itchy skin and dry eyes. Part of this, … Continue reading
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The first-ever picture of a black hole
In April 2017, scientists used a global network of telescopes to see and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole, according to an announcement by researchers at the National Science Foundation Wednesday morning. They captured an image of the … Continue reading
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The biggest problem we are not addressing
The frozen continent of Antarctica contains the vast majority of all freshwater on Earth. Now that ice is melting at an accelerating rate, in part because of climate change. What does this transformation mean for coastal communities across the globe? … Continue reading
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Legislative session to end of April 28th
Put Barber reminds us that the legislative session will end on April 28th, so the next few days offer the last chances for citizens to make their views known. Anyone can find out the status of a bill and get … Continue reading
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