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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
The secrets of a 97 year old farmer
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What causes my cough? Dr. Horan speaks today at 3PM in the MBR
Do you have that nagging cough. Is it allergy, viral or something more serious? Dr. Katie Horan, the daughter-in-law of Lidia and Basil Filonowich, is a pulmonary specialist who practices at Virginia Mason. She’ll be talking today at 3 PM … Continue reading
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But where are you really from?
It’s getting more and more complicated? Do you like the question, do you get annoyed or does it seem impossible to answer?
Would you commute from Tacoma? Some have made the choice.
From Crosscut: “When RJ and Ann Casey moved to Seattle from Chicago four and a half years ago, they landed a studio apartment for $1,800 a month. With RJ working as an editor at Fantagraphics, a comic book publisher, and … Continue reading
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Good news for grandparents raising grandchildren
From AgingKingCounty: “In case you missed this good news last week: https://www.aging.senate.gov/press-releases/collins-casey-bill-to-support-grandparents-raising-grandchildren-signed-into-law “According to n4a – “The Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act, championed by Senate Aging Committee leaders Chairman Susan Collins (R-ME) and Bob Casey (D-PA), was signed by the … Continue reading
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The trees on 8th Avenue
Ed note: several of us have written to city offices about the trees on 8th Avenue. Here’s a thoughtful reply: “Dear Jim, I am sending this message to express appreciation for your time to express interest in the Seattle Department … Continue reading
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Composing an opera at age 11
This very young Mozart-like British prodigy is a virtuoso violinist, pianist and composer. Her parents are both amateur musicians but learned early on that their daughter was something very special. She was featured on 60 minutes on Sunday. She remembers at … Continue reading
Food Garden for St. James – volunteer opportunity
Hello from the First Hill Association! “I thought you or someone you know might be interested in this volunteer opportunity to support the creation of a food garden at Terry and Madison, which will provide fresh food for use at … Continue reading
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Shop and give at smile.amazon.com
Irene Campbell pointed out a totally painless and profitable way to have Amazon donate 0.5% of your purchases to the SRA. It’s so simple because Skyline at First Hill Resident’s Association is a non-profit. Amazon shares its profits with non-profits … Continue reading
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NBC News and Lester Holt highlight care at home
From Leading Age: It’s not every day that a study from the Journal of General Internal Medicine makes it on to the evening news. But the story I saw on NBC Nightly News this week must have resonated with anchor Lester Holt because he … Continue reading
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Viewing the electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS)
by Jennifer McClure, PhD, Senior Investigator and Director of Research, Faculty & Development, Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute The American Cancer Society (ACS) announced recently that eliminating cancer caused by combustible tobacco use is its highest public health priority. This announcement recognizes the disproportionately … Continue reading
Sad disease of the trees around us
From Mike Caplow: “All of the trees on the west side of the Columbia between 9th Ave and Terry are dead from Dutch Elm disease. Trees on the west side of Terry between Columbia and Marion are being treated … Continue reading
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Dance for your brain health!
“The breaking down of cerebral white matter is one of the neural changes that drives age-related declines in cognition. Researchers set out to determine if specific physical activity could result in positive neural changes in older adults. In a recent … Continue reading
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A Skyline birthday
From Mike Caplow: “Several Skyliners assembled for dinner with Bruce Parker and two of his daughters on July 9, 2018 to celebrate his 95th birthday. A lovely dinner, beautiful table decorations and an amazing cake from Madison Park Bakery. Bruce … Continue reading
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Sleep well
Did you ever have a dream like this? Not sure why, but this cartoon made me laugh!
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Skyline725 blog is in its 4th year
This Skyline725 blog remains fairly eclectic being now in its fourth year. It tries to reflect the interest of the residents as well as offer information about the community and local events. 75 people currently subscribe to the blog and so … Continue reading
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Before modern measurement standards, finding the length of a foot took a village
From Aeon: “The foot is a most easily accessible tool and it had a lengthy history as a means of measuring before the introduction of national and international standards. So how were earlier standards created? In this short video from … Continue reading
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The towers around us are looming
Sue Van Leuven sent this along from the Daily Journal of Commerce. Note that the design review will be on July 25th at 6:30 PM. Tower proposed on First Hill has increased to 29 stories, 276 units By BRIAN MILLER Journal … Continue reading
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Anyone can dance
Anyone (bird) can dance! Fred Brandauer sent this quirky video along to the line dancing group. Come join us! Every Monday at 2PM.
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Is it moral to respect the wishes of the dead, above the living?
Trillions of dollars are involved. Should personal wealth be passed unfettered to the family? What are the moral obligations to our country, our institutions and our fellow man. I know a family who left a trust giving $1M to each … Continue reading
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