Author Archives: Jim deMaine

The delight of a just-because handmade gift

By Sofia Sokolove Sofia is head of Wirecutter’s newsletters. Last year, a friend (who I am lucky enough to also work with) texted me: “I have something for you, come to the cafeteria.” It wasn’t my birthday or the holidays, … Continue reading

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Welcome!

Thanks to Pam P.

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Musk Says Working for Him is Job no American Would Want

Thanks to Pam P. AUSTIN (The Borowitz Report)—Defending the H-1B visa program, Elon Musk said on Monday that working for him “is a job no American would want.” “There is this myth that workers on H-1B visas will be taking … Continue reading

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Did you party?

thanks to Pam P.

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Thoughts for a New Year and beyond

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Hang onto your hat!

(Thanks to Ed M.) E.B. White received a letter from a man who had given up on the world. The letter below is White’s response. North Brooklin, Maine, 30 March 1973 Dear Mr. Nadeau: As long as there is one … Continue reading

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MAGA Motor-works Clown Car

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Carter’s Hammer

Thanks to Bob P.

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A Tribute to Jimmy Carter

Heather Cox Richardson Former President Jimmy Carter died today, December 29, 2024, at age 100 after a life characterized by a dedication to human rights. His wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter, died on November 19, 2023; she was 96 … Continue reading

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How a Bit of Awe Can Improve Your Health

By Hope Reese In the NYT (thanks to Marilyn W.) Awe can mean many things. It can be witnessing a total solar eclipse. Or seeing your child take her first steps. Or hearing Lizzo perform live. But, while many of us … Continue reading

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The White House on Christmas Eve

Thanks to Bob P.

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Ukrainians fight to preserve culture far from the front lines

Thanks to Pam P. Please click here for the full article.

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Tough test

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Artful Expressions

Thanks to Janet M.

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Future thinking

Thanks to Janet M. “It’s a long plan, but if we play our cards right it will lead to the ‘Muppet Christmas Carol’ movie, and it will all be worth it.”

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Giving back

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Best Christmas Ever with Matt Damon and Cecily Strong

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Defying Gravity (We’ll Rise Above) | 2024 Hanukkah Anthem | The Maccabeats

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A Poignant Fingerstyle Cover of the Classic Christmas Carol ‘Silent Night’ Played on an 18 String Harp Guitar

Thanks to Bob P.

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“I’m not sure if the pea kept me awake, or just everything else in the world.”

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Medical prescription for the holidays

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Wouldn’t it be nice?!

Billboard seen in Auckland

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King County Library System staff share their favorite books of 2024 

Ed note: The only one I’ve read of this list is James by Percival Everett. If you haven’t read (and you should have) Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, I suggest you read this classic novel first–or perhaps better, … Continue reading

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MAGA small print

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Loving polar bears

Thanks to Ed M. who assures us that this video will brighten your day! https://bit.ly/41JZfBB – Just click on this link which is bound to make you smile!

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