Author Archives: Jim deMaine

“Souls are not saved in bundles. Love is the necessary force.”

Sue P. recommends this Op-ed piece by David Brooks from the NYT. It deals with the healing effects of eating and sharing around the dining room table. The power of this is amazing for the young people with fragmented lives … Continue reading

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Can we operate without computers?

Frank C. sends along this article from the Guardian. It’s about how we are dangerously becoming over-reliant on computers in a variety of areas – even pilots. Do they really have enough experience in handling a sophisticated aircraft when the … Continue reading

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Let’s show support for this neighborhood restaurant

Kay M. send along this article and notes, “I am very troubled after reading Nicole Brodeur’s column on the front page of today’s Seattle Times, section B.  I think this article merits placing on your blog.  This is happening in … Continue reading

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Who’s gonna work it out – the Presidential debate in song

Given the sad state of the debates, let’s see the candidates break out in song. Either laugh or cry – or both!  This was sent in by Lorraine W. 

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How Seattle blew its chance at a subway system

Tom Gibbs sends along this article from Crosscut: “The question is no longer whether we will grow, but only how we will grow.” “So said attorney and civic leader Jim Ellis, in a speech at the Seattle Rotary Club. As … Continue reading

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Is it time for a bracelet or necklace?

     There are a wide variety of bracelets and necklaces which can help make your medical information immediately available in an emergency. For example one resident wishes to never have cardiopulmonary resuscitation, so she is listed “DNR” on the … Continue reading

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What was here before Skyline?

There’s a wonderful “before and after” story in today’s Seattle Times about a mansion that used to be literally at our front door – 9th and Columbia. The address on the picture should have correctly been 725 9th, not 727. … Continue reading

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The generation gap

From Diane S: A very self-important college freshman was attending a recent football game. He took it upon himself to explain to a senior citizen sitting next to him why it was impossible for the older generation to understand his … Continue reading

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Eating kale

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“With $10 million investment, Amazon expands relationship with UW”

From Crosscut: “The University of Washington announced today that Amazon has pledged $10 million to help fund the construction of a second building for the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department on campus. “The new building will double the department’s … Continue reading

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Incredible photography

Enjoy this world wide photography slide show from Google sent by Dorothy W. – just click on the pictures to advance to the next one. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1bG6OnjM38BOgNVnyJjrC E40_Fn1u2xtUaIutI1tOFGU/preview#slide=id.p17

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The best therapy

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Is infidelity normal?

Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter caused a stir in 1976 when he gave a controversial interview to Robert Sheer for Playboy magazine. After admitting that he had “committed adultery in my heart many times,” the Georgia Governor encountered serious political fallout … Continue reading

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Raised by a salmon?

“Bob was raised in the wilderness by salmon.”

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“The most important vote in my lifetime”

When a 96 year old veteran who has voted for President 18 times and finds the coming 19th vote the most important of then all, it’s worth listening. Tom Gibbs brings our attention to this article in the New Yorker by … Continue reading

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Seeing and hearing an angel

A young girl once asked Swedenborg what an angel looked like. He picked up a hand mirror and gave it to her and said, “Look into the mirror you’ll see an angel.” I hope you get a chance to listen … Continue reading

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The Art of Condolence

“Offering a written expression of condolence (from the Latin word condolere, to grieve or to suffer with someone) used to be a staple of polite society. ‘A letter of condolence may be abrupt, badly constructed, ungrammatical — never mind,’ advised … Continue reading

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WACCRA Receives Non-Profit Recognition

From President Jim McClaine: “On September 16th, the Secretary of State certified the Washington Continuing Care Residents Association (WACCRA) as a non-profit corporation in the State of Washington. The Unified Business Identifier(UBI) number is 604-039-901. The next step is to request … Continue reading

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One crazy bass band!

From Dorothy Wendler:

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The most Republican block in Seattle

From Mike Caplow and KUOW: “The most Republican block in Seattle is at 116 Fairview Avenue North in South Lake Union. It’s the site of a large, upscale retirement community called Mirabella. Nothing outside screams Republican – no Trump hats or ‘Hillary for … Continue reading

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The scientific 7 minute workout

Don’t try this on your own! Check with our pros in the workout room. But for your interest you may want to check out this intriguing article in the NYT. Just 7 minutes and you’re done? Too good to be … Continue reading

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How good is your dog?

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A revolution in EMS care

We all love the 911 responders as we should. They do save lives. But their roll may be evolving as pointed out (from Alice M) in the September 26th WSJ (click here to read the article). It states, “There’s a revolution taking place in … Continue reading

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“The History Teacher” by Billy Collins

Trying to protect his student’s innocence he told them the Ice Age was really just the Chilly Age, a period of a million years when everyone had to wear sweaters. And the Stone Age became the Gravel Age, named after … Continue reading

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Follow the “leader”

“She asked totally unfair questions and someone purposely broke my pencil.”

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