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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
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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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
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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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The slopes of Dog Mountain
SW Washington, Columbia Gorge: — Length 6.0 miles, roundtrip — Elevation Gain 2,800 feet — Highest Point 2,948 feet (thanks to Sharon L.) The slopes of Dog Mountain rise steep and rocky above the Columbia Gorge, exposed to hard wind, summer … Continue reading
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Jaguars were pushed to the brink of extinction in Argentina 70 years ago. Now conservationists are celebrating their return
from GoodGoodGood — thanks to Pam P. Iberá National Park and Iberá Provincial Park are home to sweeping grasslands, marshlands, forests, and 4,000 species of flora and fauna. Together, they form the largest park in Argentina. In early May, tour … Continue reading
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Keep Washington emergency medicine local
Ed note: This article highlights the dangers and pitfalls of the corporate takeover of healthcare. There are perverse incentives when medical care may be compromised by preference being giving to stockholder’s interests. However, there is no perfect set of incentives. … Continue reading
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Colbert & Letterman on the theater’s rooftop
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Bellevue Arts Museum Evolves as Arts-Focused Nonprofit, Sells Downtown Bellevue Building to KidsQuest Children’s Museum
Thanks to Mary M. The organization will continue to lead the Bellevue Arts Fair and expand its role, bringing the arts to spaces and events throughout the city. BELLEVUE, Wash. — May 18, 2026 — Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) today … Continue reading
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“I really didn’t say everything I said.”
Quote attributed to both Yogi Berra and Donald Trump
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Are you discombobulated? Maybe it’s time to recombobulate!
Thanks to Janet M. The famous “Recombobulation Area” signs are located at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) in Wisconsin. These signs are placed immediately following the security checkpoints to provide a designated space for travelers to get “recombobulated”—put their shoes … Continue reading
Golden Paintbrush
From US Fish and Wildlife Service – notes & picture Golden paintbrush adds splashes of bright yellow to the prairies of the Pacific Northwest when it flowers in late spring. This vibrant perennial plant is native to the prairies of … Continue reading
Dog Walker Bought A School Bus To Take Dogs To Recess Every Day | The Dodo
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The Homelessness Blame Game: Let’s Challenge That
By Walter Hatch and Mark W. Garrett in Post Alley (thanks to Mary M) Just about everyone in Seattle knows why we have a homelessness crisis. Or they seem to. In fact, these confident observers don’t just have vague ideas; … Continue reading
The Special Mother by Erma Bombeck
Ed note: Motherhood: The Second Oldest Profession is a humorous and heartwarming book by Erma Bombeck, first published in 1983, that uses witty anecdotes to explore the joys, frustrations, and challenges of motherhood. A New York Times bestseller, the book is a … Continue reading
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They all said Happy Birthday!
Thanks to Mary M.
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Spanish Language Classes – Interest & Input Welcome!
Lifestyles is exploring the addition of Spanish language classes at Skyline, with a prospective instructor from Colombia offering a welcoming, real-world approach to learning. The proposed program would blend practical vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, and guided conversation within a supportive, beginner-friendly … Continue reading
Ghosts are more believable than…
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Orchids! In Skyline Gardens!
(Thanks to Mike Co.) Bletilla striata (Chinese Ground Orchid) is a terrestrial orchid currently growing in profusion in the Olympic Tower garden. Seattle’s mild climate can match the native locales for the orchid: Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Okinawa and many … Continue reading
The Swiss Guard’s surprise for the pope: the sound of “Sweet Caroline” fills the Vatican
Thanks to Bob P. During a swearing-in ceremony for 28 new Papal recruits in Vatican City, the musicians of the Swiss Guard surprised everyone with a swingy rendition of the classic Neil Diamond song “Sweet Caroline”. This song was specifically chosen to celebrate Pope Leo XIV, the … Continue reading