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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Juneteenth National Independence Day
from the National Park Service Booker T. Washington remembered his mother “was standing by my side, leaned over and kissed her children, while tears of joy ran down her cheeks. She explained to us what it all meant, that this … Continue reading
Michele Obama’s speech
reported by Heather Cox Richardson (thanks to Diana Caplow) The crowd at the center was packed to hear speeches by the Obamas and longtime friends and aides, and to hear performances by Christina Aguilera, Marc Anthony, Common, Jennifer Hudson, John … Continue reading
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Introduction to the Corner Store
Thanks to Donna Murphy The Corner Store on the 4th floor of the Cascade Tower is a resale shop selling items donated by Skyline residents. Money realized from these sales supports a variety of resident activities sponsored by the SRA: for example … Continue reading
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Ask Dr. Google or ChatGPT.MD for more info
Thanks to Mary Montgomery (note–“results may vary”)
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Ventriloquist hypnotized by dummy!
Thanks to Bob Peterson
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Giant Rainbow Appears As Crowd Awaits Removal Of Trump’s Name From Kennedy Center
Thanks to Pearl McElheran As crowds gathered to watch crews dismantle President Donald Trump’s name from the exterior of the Kennedy Center on Friday evening, a massive rainbow — the universal symbol of hope after turbulent times and LGBTQ+ Pride — appeared overhead. The … Continue reading
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Tacky Birthday, Dear America! Tacky Birthday to You!
Where is Will Campbell when we need him?by PARKER J. PALMER (thanks to Mary Montgomery) This is an artist’s rendition of the structure now nearing completion on the south lawn of the White House. It will serve as the stage … Continue reading
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Freeway Park Celebration
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Trump’s UFC spectacle is a gut punch to decorum
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Everybody Is a Loser in This Middle East War
By Thomas L. Friedman Opinion Columnist in the NYT The leaders of Israel, Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas and the United States have one thing in common: None of them want a commission of inquiry looking into their performance in the latest Middle … Continue reading
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A.I. Is Making Scams Hard to Spot. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.
Ed note: On additional thing we have done in our family. We have a secret family “password” known only to us. So if there’s a strange call claiming to be from a family member, start by asking for the family … Continue reading
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Other uses for that $70 billion
from Heather Cox Richardson (thanks to Mary Jane Francis) Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) notes that the $70 billion in tax money Republicans just gave to ICE and Border Patrol could provide free childcare for 1.3 million children through September 2028, … Continue reading
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The White House’s Latest Provocation Is ‘Grotesque and Terrifying and Juvenile’
By M. Gessen in the NYT (thanks to Dan Smith) “They walk among us.” The glowing green letters emerge ominously against a dark backdrop. Above them hover the words “aliens” and “declassified,” suggesting the release — long awaited in some corners … Continue reading
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Double Delight on display
Incredible photo by Ann Milam–with the Smith Tower framed by these classic roses. Double Delight was Ann’s father’s favorite. 1977 All-America Rose Selections (AARS) Winner: Honored as the premier rose of the year due to its vigorous growth and stunning … Continue reading
Listen Like You Might Be Wrong
Thanks to Mary M.
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Spotlight: Covid-19 virus and vaccines – some good news
Katelyn Jetelina @yourlocalepidemiologist Every summer since Covid-19 arrived, we have had a wave. And lately, summer waves are larger than winter ones (but continue to decline in severity due to immunity). Here’s where things stand. What’s the current Covid situation? Levels remain … Continue reading
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To Know the Dark
by Wendell Berry Thanks to Bob Peterson To go in the dark with a light is to know the light.To know the dark, go dark. Go without sight,and find that the dark, too, blooms and sings,and is traveled by dark feet … Continue reading
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Roses for your noses
Check out the fragrance on the 4th floor patio Intrigue Double Delight
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Boeing Choir’s closing song – Skyline Performance Hall
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How South Korea Cut Stroke Deaths by More Than 80%
from The Formula by Tom Frieden — Thanks to Kate B. In 1990, stroke killed South Koreans at a rate of 248 per 100,000. By 2023, that rate had fallen to 32. That’s an 87 percent drop. A generation ago, only … Continue reading
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Just in case you were there
Thanks to John R.
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Kroger plans biggest price cuts in years to take on Walmart, Costco
The new CEO of Kroger, parent company to brands including Fred Meyer and QFC in Washington state, is looking to compete with Walmart and other companies by lowering prices. This is a QFC in the University Village… (Erika Schultz / … Continue reading
Groceries just had the biggest price hike in years. It’s about to get even worse, experts warn
Thanks to Jim S. (Ed note: now the bad news) Story by Alix Martichoux Published in “The Hill” Washington D.C. (NEXSTAR) – Federal inflation data confirms what you may have been feeling already: Groceries are getting more expensive. Unfortunately, things … Continue reading
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