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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
7 Ways to Judge a Retirement Community’s Financial Health
Frank Conlon sent this in from the New York Times. Good information showing the importance of a strong WACRAA to help ensure financial transparency with protections for residents. “Alicia Butcher Ehrhardt has it all figured out. With their three children grown … Continue reading
Lost for decades, the Alcoholics Anonymous original manuscript will be auctioned for millions
From the Washington Post: “The Alcoholics Anonymous book has stats most authors only dream of: more than 30 million copies sold. Translated into 67 languages. In 2012, the Library of Congress ranked it No. 10 in its top 25 “Books that Shaped America.” But … Continue reading
“Get your kicks”
Ed note: The following article from Aeon was sent in by Lorraine Woods. It gives food for thought about risk taking adolescents. It reminds me at age 15 when I took my father’s car out on the highway to see how fast … Continue reading
The magical place in France where spinning wood tops are still made by hand
Some of France’s first toy companies, founded more than a century ago in the country’s Jura region in the east, continue to produce small wonders for the enjoyment of children and adults alike. Here, a craftsman deftly manufactures tiny spinning … Continue reading
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Melinda Gates: When money flows into the hands of women, everything changes
“I have spent many hours talking with colleagues in international development about how to tear down the barriers that block women’s progress around the world. Now, we’re confronting the fact that every sector, including our own, has a serious problem … Continue reading
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What true things do we know? Writer Anne Lamott talks about her life perceptions.
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NaCCRA National Meeting Sunday March 18th
Video Conference Information – Sunday, March 18, 2018 11:00 AM NaCCRA Members Meeting Minutes Financial Reports Membership Reports Nominating & Elections Report Election of Directors 11:30 AM Reconvene Board of Director Election of Officers 1:30 PM State Associations Leaders Forum via … Continue reading
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Collection drive at St. James on April 22nd
On April 22, St. James Cathedral is hosting a collection drive for clothes, shoes, kitchen and household items, books, DVDs, CDs, sports equipment and other treasures to benefit St. Vincent de Paul. A large collection truck will be parked in … Continue reading
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Public Wifi comes to Cuba
From The Guardian: “In 2016, Etecsa – the only telephone company in Cuba – installed wifi routers in 18 public parks across the country. For many Cubans, this meant they were able to go online for the first time. This … Continue reading
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Sky Opera Live! Monday March 5th at 7:30 PM
Monday, March 5 at 7:30pm—SkyOpera Live Recital: Avery Amereau in the Mt. Baker Room North & South SkyOpera Live: An Evening with Avery. We are fortunate to host at SkyOpera Live, Avery Amereau, considered by the New York Times “a rarity … Continue reading
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Ezekiel Emanuel – “Are hospitals becoming obsolete?”
Ed Note: Ezekiel Emanuel (brother of Rahm), an academic Oncologist and Ethicist, writes in the NYT that our use of hospitals is declining.This may be so but costs seem to be ever rising as hospitals consolidate into mega-merges as is … Continue reading
The industrialization of hospital care
Ed Note: The article below rang true to me. Our hospitals are where we are cared for by strangers in that our family physician seldom, if ever, visits. If we are readmitted, there’s a second group of strangers. None know … Continue reading
Health Fair in Bellevue Saturday March 3rd
On Saturday March 3rd there will be a health fair for active seniors. Talks will include such things as vision, tremors, atrial fib and back pain. Also, there will be workshops on medications to avoid to prevents falls, tips for cooking … Continue reading
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An obvious choice
Today’s riddle for seniors… (sent in by Al MacRae) Here is the situation: You are on a horse, galloping at a constant speed. On your right side is a sharp drop-off. On your left side is an elephant traveling at … Continue reading
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How we follow medical advice
Sent along by Chris Zobel: “Yesterday I had my annual physical. My doctor said that at my age I needed bars in the shower.” So, of course, I adhered to this very good advice.
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William O. Douglas
You must remember William O Douglas! But did you know that he graduated from Yakima High School and went on to Whitman College where he was class president and Phi Beta Kappa before going on to Columbia Law School. How … Continue reading
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“Putin’s Redux” with Jill Dougherty
Jill Dougherty speaks at Skyline on February 19th. She is introduced by Skyline resident Judy Mayotte
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“Growing” old
Not so funny but there seem to be a number of things about aging that we might at least smile about.
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