Author Archives: Jim deMaine

Airport security in limbo

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Jim deMaine
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Block Party – Night Out on 8th Ave on August 1st – Come One Come All

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Jim deMaine

  Click the following:  Night Out 2017 poster TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 6:30pm-8:30pm Our 8th Avenue Green Street Neighbors Present Sponsored by Skyline, Trinity Church & Bishop Lewis House This project is funded in part by a Neighborhood Matching Fund award … Continue reading →

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Seattle Opera Guild’s Newsletter

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Here is the July 2017 Newsletter from the Seattle Opera Guild: L’Aria July 2017 Final As we receive future newsletters or information about Opera, you can easily find these on the “Opera” Page above.

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Skyline’s “Spotlight on the Arts”

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Skyline’s “Spotlight on the Arts” Presents July and August Events in our Neighborhood!  First Tuesdays: Marceau Organ Recitals at Trinity Parish Church, 12:10pm.  July 3, 17, August 7, 21 & Sept 18: Works in Progress: Open Mic Hugo House Cabaret … Continue reading →

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Alexa addiction

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Jim deMaine

My son handed me one of these $50 gadgets a few months ago and I remember thinking that is was one more potential dust collector. But we plugged it in anyway and connected it to our Wifi. That’s it. No … Continue reading →

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Your Life Your Choices

Posted on July 8, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Below is a video of a program I’ve been involved with for the past 10 years giving presentations at Skyline and a variety of other venues. We all have the rights to make end of life choices and to have them … Continue reading →

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Melodica Men play at Skyline

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Jim deMaine

It was a real treat tonight to be introduced to two very talented conservatory trained professional musicians who play, of all things, the Melodica. One of them, Tristan Clarke, is the grandson of Doug and Connie Clarke. It captivated the … Continue reading →

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Attorney General at the Central Library

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Jim deMaine

From Barb Williams: WA Attorney General Bob Ferguson made headlines this year when he successfully blocked President Trump’s travel ban. He is now challenging the constitutionality of the President’s revised executive order. Learn more about Ferguson’s experience and join us for … Continue reading →

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George Will (who voted for Barry Goldwater) comments on the dangers in the current White House

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Jim deMaine

George Will writes a twice-weekly column on politics and domestic and foreign affairs. He began his column with The Post in 1974, and he received the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 1977. He is also a regular contributor to MSNBC … Continue reading →

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The Black Dot

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Sent in by Diane Stevens

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The world’s most illegal game of volleyball was played over the US-Mexico border

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Click here for a video of Walleyball – a fun game at the US/Mexican border. It’s one way to show that two sides can compete and have some fun in a pretty much militarized zone.

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Enlightened Aging – Eric B. Larson, MD

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Jim deMaine

ENLIGHTENED AGING: BUILDING RESILIENCE FOR A LONG, ACTIVE LIFE by Eric B. Larson, MD, and Joan DeClaire Eric Larson has presented on the topic of Enlightened Aging here at Skyline in the past. He heads up the research department at … Continue reading →

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Happenings at Freeway Park

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Mark your calendars folks, we’ve got a fun-filled July coming up! Seattle Chamber Music Festival: Music Under the Stars:. Every Friday this July from 7-10pm in the Central Plaza. Yoga and Zumba classes: Taught by talented fitness instructors from the Washington Athletic … Continue reading →

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Thoughts about freedom of the press from prior leaders as we approach our country’s birthday

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Jim deMaine

From the NYT: So this, our 241st birthday, seems just the time to invite some of our forebears to remind us — including those at the top of the government — why a free press is so important. “Whoever would … Continue reading →

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Being prepared for the unexpected

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Jim deMaine

From the NYT: FEMA, the American Red Cross and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention all provide checklists to help you get started, and many items they recommend overlap. Each agency offers a basic list, which includes water, food, a battery- or hand-powered radio, … Continue reading →

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Burma Shave lives on

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Jim deMaine

 Ed note: I used to love these as a kid. Interesting now reading them that they all have a lesson about driving safety in addition to their humor. From Gordon Gray. For those who never saw any of the Burma … Continue reading →

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New Yorker Cartoon – gets you talking

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Jim deMaine

 From the Indian Express: “According to Washington Post, a framed copy of an edition of TIME showing Trump on the cover was hung up in at least five of his clubs. But it turned out to be fake. And now, it … Continue reading →

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Town Hall in its final week before shutting down for major remodel

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Lots going on at Town Hall this final week. Click here to learn more.

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Becoming Mom

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Jim deMaine

 

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Here comes the sun

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Jim deMaine

“Eruptive events on the sun can be wildly different. Some come just with a solar flare, some with an additional ejection of solar material called a coronal mass ejection (CME), and some with complex moving structures in association with changes … Continue reading →

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Eclipse: Who? What? Where? When? and How?

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Total Solar Eclipse (information from NASA) On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun. Anyone within the path of totality can see one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights – a … Continue reading →

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Life’s greatest qualities

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Jim deMaine

From Gordon Gray

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Beautiful photos

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Jim deMaine

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End-of-life-care – US rankings surprisingly improved in some areas

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Most folks wish to pass from this life in a home-like environment surrounded by loved ones. But in the past, most of us were whisked off to the hospital. Hospice care has had a huge impact by improving end of life … Continue reading →

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Controversial proposal to move the 3 & 4 bus off of James Street

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Jim deMaine

URGENT! From Peggy Newsom: If you ride Route 3 or 4 and use bus stops on James between 3rd and 9th — now or in the future — please take the time to comment on this proposal. If, as KC Metro proposes, … Continue reading →

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