Author Archives: Jim deMaine

Brain Health Block Party on Seattle’s First Hill – Skyline is a partner in the community

Posted on July 6, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Click here for the Memory Hub newsletter. Community Stories, Brain Health, News, Brain Health Awareness Month Neighboring organizations come together to promote brain health for this second annual event From 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday July 10, head to Seattle’s First Hill for the … Continue reading →

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What is Project 2025?

Posted on July 6, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Yet Trump Disavows Project 2025 Transition Plan BY ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON / AP from Time Magazine Miami — Donald Trump distanced himself Friday from Project 2025, a massive proposed overhaul of the federal government drafted by longtime allies and former officials in his administration, days … Continue reading →

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Biblical Math

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F. by AJ Jacobs  – (interesting guy who is an “immersive journalist”) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._J._Jacobs Hallelujah! Thank you to my creative friends for all these great Biblical math problems. They’ll really help the Oklahoma school superintendent’s goal of … Continue reading →

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Dressing down for dinner

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Jim deMaine
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WA ballot initiative would cut $848.6M of environmental programs

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Jim deMaine

If passed, Initiative 2117 would repeal the state’s new Climate Commitment Act, which has raised more than $2B for projects like electrifying transit. by John Stang in Crosscut The M/V Guemes crosses the channel between Anacortes and Guemes Island. The 45-year-old vessel is scheduled … Continue reading →

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The second of July 1776

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Jim deMaine

by Heather Cox Richardson

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“Leaves” of Monarchs bend the branches

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. The Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve World Heritage property protects key overwintering sites for the monarch butterfly. The overwintering concentration of butterflies in the property is a superlative natural phenomenon. The millions of monarch butterflies that return … Continue reading →

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President — or King

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson

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Stop the steal!

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P.

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Ah, those dinner parties that we used to have.

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Jim deMaine
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Build it and they will come!

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Jim deMaine
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June/July Memory Hub Newsletter

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Jim deMaine

For the latest nearby Memory Hub newsletter, please click here.

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The loneliness of the woman voter

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Jim deMaine

By Danny Westneat – Seattle Times columnist (thanks to Bob P.) In the fire hose of news this past week, the airlifts are an image that needs more attention. “We are now living in two very different United States,” was how one … Continue reading →

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Trump Abandoned by Republicans

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Jim deMaine

from the Dworkin Report Here’s a list of prominent Republicans and Trump’s former backers who are not supporting him, and some of their quotes. Keep in mind this is just a sample of key players and not a full list: … Continue reading →

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The choice

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C.

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LGBTQIA+ MEANING: ACRONYM BREAKDOWN AND DEFINITIONS

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Jim deMaine

From the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus Struggling to understand the LGBTQIA+ meaning of the acronym? You’re not alone.  For many people who are new to the LGBTQIA+ community, this acronym can seem confusing or overwhelming.  If you are new, … Continue reading →

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Treaty Justice by Charles Wilkinson

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ed M. From Post Alley by David Brewster Fifty years ago, federal Judge George Boldt issued his landmark decision on tribal fishing rights. An admirable new book, Treaty Justice, by law professor and tribal advocate Charles Wilkinson, has just … Continue reading →

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Presidential debate analysis by Heather Cox Richardson. Trump’s lies, the Gish Gallop and the failure of the media to call him out.

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P., MaryLou P., and Diana C.

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President Biden, I’ve Seen Enough

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Jim deMaine

By Nicholas Kristof in the NYT President Biden is a good man who capped a long career in public service with a successful presidential term. But I hope he reviews his debate performance Thursday evening and withdraws from the race, throwing … Continue reading →

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Happenings in Freeway Park

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Book Carts & Buskers June – September : Mon – Fri: 12-2pm : Located in Seneca Plaza Book Carts Seattle is the most literary city in the nation! Get book club ready with new and gently used books at the historic Book … Continue reading →

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Here’s to the crazy ones

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P.

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When you’re in deep …..

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Jim deMaine
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2028 Presidential Candidate? Newsom Uses Annual State Address to Confront Republicans Across the Nation

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Jim deMaine

In an unconventional version of the State of the State, Gov. Gavin Newsom attacked Republicans and held up California as a beacon of democracy. By Shawn Hubler in the NYT Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, whose liberal state has been hammered … Continue reading →

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Federal Officials Revise Recommendations for R.S.V. Vaccine

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Among Americans aged 60 to 74, only those with certain health conditions need to receive the shots, the agency concluded. Pfizer’s Abrysvo is one of three R.S.V. vaccines approved by the F.D.A. The other two are GSK’s Arexvy and Moderna’s … Continue reading →

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This flag thing

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Bob P.

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