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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Remembering Albertha Dorsey
Albertha and family celebrating her 90th birthday at Skyline. Ed note: She was a beloved former Skyline resident who could still wear high heels into her 90’s–a truly beautify person who was an inspiration to all who knew her. She … Continue reading
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My Father Didn’t Want to Live if He Had Dementia. But Then He Had It.
By Sandeep Jauhar Dr. Jauhar is a cardiologist who writes frequently about medical care and public health. He is the author of “My Father’s Brain: Life in the Shadow of Alzheimer’s.” From the editor: Please see my comments at the end … Continue reading
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As “right” as can be
Thanks to Pam P. Not the news. Johnson Promises to Be Greatest Speaker of the Seventeenth Century “For years, time travel was the stuff of science fiction,” the newly elected Speaker said. “Now, as I … Continue reading
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Finally a losing game?
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Letter from a resident. We must protect the innocent.
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Discount at the 5th Avenue Theater
As part of our amazing group of Corporate and Community Direct Connect Partners to The 5th Avenue Theatre, we are so thrilled to offer up an exclusive extra special discount on tickets to Irving Berlin’s White Christmas! This is a … Continue reading
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It’s Covid Season. What Are the New Rules for Staying Safe?
Thanks to Mary Jane F. A primer on how to minimize your risk and know when you’re in the clear after an exposure. By Dani Blum We want to be done with Covid. But the virus isn’t done with us. While … Continue reading
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Veterans Day Public Concert
Thanks to Pam P. This Veterans Day join Cathedral musicians and “The President’s Own” United States Marine Chamber Orchestra for an afternoon of popular music from the American Civil War, World War I and II, Korean War, and Vietnam War eras, along … Continue reading
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Why My Fall Made Me Feel So Ashamed
by Dani Shapiro in the NYT Ms. Shapiro’s most recent novel is “Signal Fires.” The morning after I fell, I lay in bed assessing the damage. My knees were banged up. The right one was painful and swollen. I felt … Continue reading
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And while Rome was burning….
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‘I Have Your Back’: Doug Emhoff Draws on His Faith After Hamas Attack
Mr. Emhoff, the husband of Kamala Harris, is the first Jewish spouse of a president or vice president. He has focused on providing comfort to people in pain after the Hamas attack. By Katie Rogers in the NYT Doug Emhoff has … Continue reading
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“The In-Between: Unforgettable Moments During Life’s Final Moments” by Hadley Valhos
In the NYT’s Magazine (Thanks to Tim and Tony) A decade ago, Hadley Vlahos was lost. She was a young single mother, searching for meaning and struggling to make ends meet while she navigated nursing school. After earning her degree, … Continue reading
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‘I Love You. I Am Sorry’: One Jew, One Muslim and a Friendship Tested by War
A Los Angeles program that connects Muslims and Jews has been strained by the war in Israel. But the group’s leaders found that it has strengthened their bond. By Kurt Streeter in the NYT (Thanks to Marilyn W.) The two women … Continue reading
Enough
ByJean Godden in the Post Alley Newsletter Weeks before that testimony, Hutchinson, former aide to Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows, looked critically at herself in the mirror and took stock. What she saw was disturbing. Unwilling to see herself … Continue reading
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How parking lots across the U.S. are being turned into housing Thanks to Pam P. And not a moment too soon. BY ADELE PETERS Right now, there are probably between 700 million and 2 billion parking places in the U.S. But the sea … Continue reading
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Upcoming Events at the nearby Memory Hub
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Popular Portland-founded doughnut chain planning Seattle location
Thanks to Bob P. for letting us know about this walk to burn off calories as we head to this coming establishment! SEATTLE — One of the West Coast’s most popular doughnuts is coming to Seattle. Voodoo Doughnuts, founded in … Continue reading
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Footballisms
Thanks to Sybil-Ann Gentlemen, it is better to have died a small boy than to fumble the football “.. – John Heisman, first football coach at Rice “I make my practices real hard because if a player is a quitter, I … Continue reading
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Rite Aid, Facing Slumping Sales and Opioid Suits, Files for Bankruptcy
The pharmacy chain, one of the country’s largest, faces more than a thousand lawsuits that say it filled illegal prescriptions for painkillers. By Jordyn Holman and Lauren Hirsch in the NYT Rite Aid, one of the largest pharmacy chains in the United States, … Continue reading
Honest Aging: An Insider’s Guide to the Second Half of Life
What can I do about this potbelly? How can I improve my sleep? Is this dementia? A physician sets out to provide ‘honest’ guidance on aging. By Judith Graham in the Washington Post (thanks to T&T B.) How many of us … Continue reading
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Book(s) for Buddhism class
Thanks to Mary R. For those of you who are attending the Buddhism lectures Helen McPeak suggested two books, one of which was LIVING BUDDA, LIVING CHRIST by Thich Naht Hanh, It is available in the Bookstore at St. James … Continue reading
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