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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
The Trump Musk Breakup (and more) – commentary by Heather Cox Richardson
Thanks to John R. Here’s a link to a Facebook podcast by historian and author Heath Cox Richardson. John notes, “You might want to digest it in pieces as she covers a lot of topics.” Addendum: Or you can watch … Continue reading
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No Kings Day
From Diana C. and Linda M. Dear Friends,In support of the June 14, No Kings Day, there are retirement communities that are gathering, not far from their residence to show their solidarity with the national march. We, at Skyline, could … Continue reading
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Cool way to get your car
Thanks to Bob P.
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CNN To Exclusively Air Live George Clooney’s Five-Time Tony® Nominated Broadway Play “Good Night, And Good Luck” on Saturday, June 7 at 7pm ET Across CNN Platforms
Thanks to Mary Jane F. NEW YORK – (May 15, 2025) – CNN announced today that Good Night, and Good Luck, the critically-acclaimed new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov that has shattered box office records and is now nominated for five 2025 Tony Awards, will air … Continue reading
Tuesday, June 10 at 2:30pm – Health Care Lecture: Hospice and Palliative Care by Hope Wechkin, MD
Dr. Hope Wechkin is the medical director of Evergreen Health Home Health and Hospice Care, based in Kirkland, WA. A graduate of Yale College, the University of Washington School of Medicine, and a family physician by training, she has devoted … Continue reading
Ken Jennings: Trivia and ‘Jeopardy!’ Could Save Our Republic
By Ken Jennings, the host of “Jeopardy!” – in the NYT (thanks to Marilyn W.) When I first stepped behind the host lectern on the quiz show “Jeopardy!,” I was intimidated for two reasons. Most obviously, I had the hopeless task … Continue reading
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TACO Bell
Revenge satire from Borowitz Report – Thanks to Mary Jane F. TACO=Trump Always Chickens Out. (Trump is very annoyed by the TACO moniker that refers to his chaos around tariffs).
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MAHA report on chronic disease in US kids includes fake citations, other errors
thanks to Ed M. A Trump administration report outlining the potential factors related to the rise in chronic diseases in US children cites several studies that don’t exist, according to media reports. The Make Our Children Healthy Again report, issued last … Continue reading
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A bit of hopeful news
On May 30, the Trump administration released further details about its proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget request, including a request to preserve the current $430.5 million Peace Corps appropriation in the coming year. NPCA would like to congratulate the tens of thousands … Continue reading
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Homework help. Free. All ages.
Thanks to Robbie R. “Every afternoon, 68-year-old Kathy set up two folding chairs and a chalkboard on her porch. Rain or shine, she’d write, “Homework help. Free. All ages.” Her neighbors in the quiet town of Cedar Hills thought she … Continue reading
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Skydiving indoors!
Team Singapore 4-Way Dynamic Free Routine at the World Indoor Skydiving Championships Thanks to Bob P. Routine in the grand final against Switzerland. The championship winning Singapore team of Kai Minejima-Lee, Kyra Poh, Vera Poh, and Choo Yi Xuan’s viral … Continue reading
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50 Winnie The Pooh Quotes That Will Speak Directly To The Soul Of Your Inner Child
Thanks to Bob P. So it can be really comforting to go back to the things that brought us joy and calm from our childhood. For me, one of my favorite childhood books that never failed to make me smile was the … Continue reading
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Waterfront 5K on Saturday – Skyline rocked!
from mutual friend Jody Foster Dear friends, Skyline should be proud! I don’t have permission [now obtained], but I’m sending this anyway. (hoping she’ll forgive me 🤞) Your very own Barbara Rait (Olympic Tower) was the oldest (94) participant to … Continue reading
“I do not want to see the Republican party ride to political victory on the Four Horsemen of Calumny—Fear, Ignorance, Bigotry, and Smear.” Margaret Chase Smith
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson “I would like to speak briefly and simply about a serious national condition,” Senator Margaret Chase Smith of Maine told her colleagues on June 1, 1950. “It is a national feeling of fear and frustration … Continue reading
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What’s Behind the Gilded Doors of Aegis Senior Living?
Allegations of Labor Violations and Neglect, and the CEO at the Heart of it All Conor Kelley in The Stranger (thanks to Ed M.) Aegis Living in Laurelhurst. Joe Mabel If you’ve seen old folks’ homes with a certain Cheesecake Factory … Continue reading
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I’m Normally a Mild Guy. Here’s What’s Pushed Me Over the Edge.
by David Brooks in the NYT When I was a baby pundit, my mentor, Bill Buckley, told me to write about whatever made me angriest that week. I don’t often do that, mostly because I don’t get angry that much … Continue reading
Skyline Strummers put on a great show!
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Messing with science and COVID degrades public health
Ed note: As we heard from Dr. Paul Pottinger on Tuesday, our nation’s health is being placed at risk because of misguided and harmful directives coming from HHS. New variants of COVID are coming, but instead of tweaking the vaccine … Continue reading
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The Rise of the Japanese Toilet
Ed note: Given the personal hygiene problems as we age, I have to wonder why these toilets aren’t universal. We’ve had one for 15 years. In fact we carried this removable bidet/seat combo to Skyline and purchased a second one … Continue reading
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Amid tensions with Trump administration, Harvard offers free courses on US history, politics
From Goodgoodgood (thanks to Pam P.) This summer, any American can add ‘Harvard University’ to their resume — for free. The university has offered free online courses for several years, but with tensions rising in relation to the Trump administration, more attention … Continue reading
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Scientists believe penguin poop might be cooling Antarctica — here’s how
This story was originally published by Grist. Thanks to Pam P. In December 2022, Matthew Boyer hopped on an Argentine military plane to one of the more remote habitations on Earth: Marambio Station at the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, where … Continue reading