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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
“Chronicles of Solitute” from the National Art Gallery of Denmark – at the Frye
Masterworks by Vilhelm Hammershoi (1864-1916) are on display at the Frye. A master of atmospheric and psychological interiors, German critic Georg Biermann described Hammershoi as a “modern Nordic Vermeer.”
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Is Rudy Giuliani Losing His Mind?
From Politico.com: “All summer long, Rudy Giuliani has acted as if he’s in a contest with Donald Trump to prove who the most manic 70-something from the outer boroughs really is. It started at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, … Continue reading
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Fred Hellerman, Last of the Weavers Folk Group, Dies at 89
Click here for the NYT article.
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Winter in Seattle – remembering when
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All about glaucoma
This rather mysterious condition is well presented in this NIH document. Here’s a brief excerpt: “Several large studies have shown that eye pressure is a major risk factor for optic nerve damage. In the front of the eye is a … Continue reading
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The residents of First Hill Plaza and the First Hill Improvement Association are co-sponsoring a discussion about homelessness. The program will be located in Anderson Hall at Horizon House onTuesday, September 13th from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. David Wertheimer, a recent retiree … Continue reading
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Aliens have arrived – White Pelicans!
“It was like seeing aliens arrive,” says Ehler, a seasonal biologist with a degree in ornithology. “It’s unprecedented for them to be here, so something really unusual is happening.” White pelicans are different from brown pelicans, a more common summer visitor … Continue reading
Norm Stampler at Town Hall 7:30 PM, Wednesday, September 7
from Crosscut: “Following the Seattle WTO protest in 1999, Seattle Police Chief Norm Stamper resigned from his position. Now, 16 years later he has become a writer and activist on police reform and justice. Stamper comes to Town Hall (from … Continue reading
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Feeding tubes in dementia can be harmful
“Change can come slowly in medicine, but it does come. In 2013, the American Geriatrics Society updated its recommendations against feeding tubes for older patients with advanced dementia. The Choosing Wisely campaign, which publishes lists of procedures and tests that … Continue reading
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Employee Appreciation Fund (EAF) 2016 Drive – beginning soon
From the EAF Organizing Committee: “The 2016 Skyline Employee Appreciation Fund will begin in earnest at the SRA Quarterly Meeting on October 13. The success of this six-week drive is totally dependent upon each resident in Skyline making a donation … Continue reading
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Let’s Hire a Consultant
I’ve been told that the definition of a “consultant is an SOB from out of town with a briefcase and a slick PowerPoint presentation – who makes more money than you do.” Can you expand on this from your own experiences?
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An Islamic Radical who changed his mind
An Islamic Radical who changed his mind. Click here for the video. WASHINGTON — In the four years that he ran the Revolution Muslim website out of his walk-up apartment in Flatbush, Brooklyn, Jesse Morton became one of the most … Continue reading
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Has the Philippines led the way in electing a demagogue?
As Mayor of Davao City, Rodrigo Duterte ran on an anti-crime and anti-corruption platform. But he governed in a unique way. He would personally go around the city and shoot suspected criminals. As a result Davao became a lovely southern … Continue reading
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Allergic reaction
“He’s having an allergic reaction! Does anybody have a checkbook?”
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Wille Nelson – Rare Video Recording (1962)
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“Election Fever” – another chance to view the performance
From Ann Milam: A number of you have enquired about a repeat performance of “Election Fever,” which we enjoyed here on August 19. This was the world premiere of Linda Kitchen’s hilarious creation, also known as “Trump It,” a pastiche … Continue reading
A Two or Three Bedroom in Vancouver?
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Reasons to be optimistic about the Northwest
Who are the folks who really make a difference and make us optimistic? Here are some criteria from Crosscut. “They’re giving up. Giving up their privilege in order to advocate for those without. Giving up their spotlight to elevate untold … Continue reading
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Could this be the new maxi-dessert?
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Amazing touchdown pass!
In case you missed it – click this link to check out Russel Willson’s amazing play: http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/watch-seahawks-russell-wilson-pulls-off-incredible-touchdown-pass-against-cowboys/
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Local Hikes
Sometimes I’m asked about hiking in the Cascades or Olympics. There an incredible hiking web site from the Washington Trails Association, http://www.wta.org/. This gives you all the information you need: easy hike? elevation gain? trail condition and recent reports? It will … Continue reading
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Sunset
Sunset at Coronado, CA. Please send me your favorite nature pictures!
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