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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Today the last baby left the nest!! – from Carole Shankland.
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Getting old is a state of mind according to Flossie Lewis
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Social Security is 83!
From AgingKingCounty: “On August 14, 1935, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, creating an essential program that made real our country’s belief that we have a responsibility to ensure that older adults in our communities should not be … Continue reading
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Love
LOVE by Czesław Miłosz Love means to learn to look at yourself The way one looks at distant things For you are only one thing among many. And whoever sees that way heals his heart, Without knowing it, from various … Continue reading
Tweeting the golden rule
Thanks to Gordon Gray for this timely message!
The Black National Anthem
Ed note: In November I’m attending a caregivers conference that opens with the Black National Anthem. “Lift Every Voice” was unknown to me and it’s taken a bit of research to bring it to life for me. Hope you like … Continue reading
Understanding American for the Non-American Black: American Tribalism
At the Skyline book club last night, Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was discussed. How does a non-American black begin to understand our tribal system in the USA? (By the way, if you like to read and discuss the books, please … Continue reading
Warning! Stay inside due to unhealthy smoke haze
From the Seattle Times today: “Regional wildfires have made the air quality so bad that five public-health agencies are jointly warning the public to beware of the haze. “The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA), alongside Kitsap Public Health District, King … Continue reading
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What’s on your “must read” list
Ed Note: Donald Hall, a former poet laureate of the United States who found a universe of meaning in the apples, ox carts and ordinary folk of his beloved rural New England, died on June 24th of this year. I’ve not yet read … Continue reading
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Have you signed up for Smart 911?
Ed Note: Almost by definition when you dial 911 you are in a panic. You want the operator to understand the situation – but the operator needs to gather some data – name, location, medical history, medications, etc. Using Smart911 … Continue reading
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In a Haze About e-Cigarettes? 5 Things to Know
Ed note: The battery powered nicotine vaporizing delivery system called e-cigarettes is gaining in popularity. There are many unknowns. How much safer is it than cigarette smoking? How harmful is second hand “vape.” It’s one more addiction for our addiction prone … Continue reading
Organ donation myths – by ZDoggMD
Ed note: ZDoggMD posts many satirical and funny videos about the medical scene. Working in the ER and ICU he has many experiences to relate. This one however is a serious commentary on organ donation. The oldest known donor, by … Continue reading
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Common scams – a primer
From The Skyliner, December 2015 by Dr. Jerry Lewis, Skyline Resident Although the Federal Trade Commission is the focal point for collecting data on scams, most scams are never reported because of embarrassment from falling for one or lack of … Continue reading
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William Ruckelshaus speaks out
From the Washington Post – by William Ruckelshaus “President Donald Trump is acting with a desperation I’ve seen only once before in Washington: 45 years ago when President Richard Nixon ordered the firing of special Watergate prosecutor Archibald Cox. Nixon … Continue reading
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Dow Constantine, King County Executive speaks at Skyline
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A place for hope
It’s been a while since Barbara Bush, former First Lady of the United States, passed away in the spring, but a lot of people still are living on the hope she bequeathed to them. Throughout their long lives in the … Continue reading
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The danger of conspiracy theories in the age of social media
“Q” is a secret anonymous deep state individual with the highest security clearance. He (or she) is sending cryptic messages to his followers – the adherents to the Qanon conspiracy theory. According to him the Mueller investigation is fake and … Continue reading
ELVIS, EVERGREENS & UMBRELLAS – Seattle films & more
50 YEARS OF SEATTLE ON THE BIG SCREEN FILMS FEATURED IN THE RECENT PRESENTATION at Skyline It Happened at the World’s Fair, starring Elvis Presley Cinderella Liberty, starring James Caan and Marsha Mason The Slender Thread, starring Sidney Poitier and … Continue reading
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The Terraces gets 5 star ratings in all categories
In the categories of health, quality, fire, staffing, etc. Skilled Nursing (floors 7 & 8) in the Terraces at Skyline scores in the top 10% in their evaluation on the Medicare.gov website. If you wish to look at the details … Continue reading
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Tariffs affecting the farmer – speaking to the Presidnet
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