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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Stephen Colbert sings with Oscar The Grouch
Thanks to Kate B.
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Declaration Book Club
Thanks to Mary M. Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, which created the United States. To celebrate the Declaration’s upcoming 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, Monticello is launching Declaration Book Club, featuring short readings, lively videos, … Continue reading
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Wednesday, July 23 at 10:30 AM – Healthcare Lecture: The Obesity Epidemic: Advice About Nutrition for Older Adults
Ed note: We are bombarded with what’s good or bad for us to eat or drink. Doctor’s are not taught much about nutrition in medical school so how do we find a reliable resource? The speaker is an internist with … Continue reading
Beavers: The ultimate ecosystem engineers
As the sun sets over a forest stream, a beaver family gets to work. For millions of years, these large rodents—known for their bright orange teeth and flat paddle-shaped tails—have been reshaping landscapes. Their craftily constructed dams slow flowing water … Continue reading
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Message from State Sen. Jamie Pedersen
Thanks to Mary Jane F. Dear friends and neighbors, Our state has taken a multi-pronged approach to resisting the constant chaos and confusion created by the Trump administration’s harmful actions: deportations without due process, federal layoffs, cuts to education and … Continue reading
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John Lewis’s Enduring Example
by Jennifer Rubin (Thanks to Diana C.)
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Epstein document mystery solved?
Thanks to Pam P.
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Cutting aid to food banks
Thanks to Cind1 W.
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Good Trouble March and Rally
Thanks to Cindi W.
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Trump and the Epstein saga
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson This weekend saw the development of an extraordinary rift in MAGA world. The conflict began last Monday when the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a memo saying that it had conducted a thorough review of … Continue reading
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Up dates on I-5 coming disruptions
Thanks to Ed M. Just sharing some more specifics about the upcoming I-5 work, which is going to be super disruptive for the next 4-6 weeks. This is from an update that was circulated in various County e-newsletters: There will … Continue reading
The Tooth Fairy Is Real. She’s a Dentist in Seattle.
For 20 years, Dr. Purva Merchant has been answering letters from gaptoothed children and their parents — roughly 6,000 in all. “Happy growing up,” she typically replies. By Eliza Shapiro in the NYT (thanks to Mary M.) The letter looked like … Continue reading
Investigating the cost of medications
Below is a documentary video, still up on YouTube, which was removed from Amazon Prime after they were threatened with a lawsuit by United Health Care. It’s an uncovering of control of medication pricing by the large Pharmacy Benefit Managers … Continue reading
Framed by Great Wheel
Photo by Ken Lambert, Seattle Times. Contrast added to highlight Rainier. (thanks to John R.)
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The Grody-Patinkin family is a mess–and people love it!
From The Interview on the NYT Daily Podcast Mandy Patinkin, 72, and Kathryn Grody, 78, are a highly successful artistic couple. He has won Tony Awards for roles in musical-theater classics like “Evita” and “Sunday in the Park With George” … Continue reading
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Kennedy touts ultra-processed meals he once called ‘poison’
Health secretary backs company criticized for selling junk-laden meals to Medicaid patients on ‘Make America healthy again’ tour. Jessica Glenza in the Guardian (thanks to Bob P.) Robert F Kennedy Jr, promoted a company whose meals contain ultra-processed ingredients – … Continue reading
When Mandela visited Seattle
Dear Skyline Friends, Attached is the announcement of a special event taking place at MoHai Museum on Tuesday, July 15 from 6:00 pm until 8:30 pm. Guests will have an opportunity to view the exhibit and attend a panel discussion. … Continue reading
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Good Trouble Lives On – March and Rally
Thanks to Cindi W.
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