Author Archives: Jim deMaine

It’s Covid Season. What Are the New Rules for Staying Safe?

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Jim deMaine

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….

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P.

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‘I Have Your Back’: Doug Emhoff Draws on His Faith After Hamas Attack

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Jim deMaine

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 →

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Enough

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Jim deMaine

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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Oh yeah?

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Jim deMaine
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Posted on October 19, 2023 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Jim deMaine
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Popular Portland-founded doughnut chain planning Seattle location

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Jim deMaine

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 →

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Honest Aging: An Insider’s Guide to the Second Half of Life

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Jim deMaine

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

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Jim deMaine

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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Find an adjective

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Jim deMaine
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His main interest

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Jim deMaine
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A scammer in the House

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. for the Borowitz Report Santos Says If G.O.P. Lets Him Stay in Congress He Will Stop Using Their Credit Cards He also expressed “deep regret” for checking into the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas … Continue reading →

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I’m Going to War for Israel. Palestinians Are Not My Enemy.

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Nir Avishai Cohen (Thanks to Mary Jane F.) Mr. Cohen, a major in the reserves of the Israel Defense Forces, is the author of the book “Love Israel, Support Palestine.” I was in Austin, Texas, for work on Saturday when … Continue reading →

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I don’t want CPR; will anyone listen?

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Jim deMaine Special to The Seattle Times published Saturday September 23rd I’m 85 years old and am in reasonably good health considering my age — mild hypertension, cured prostate cancer and macular degeneration. It’s been a wonderful life and I … Continue reading →

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Resources for discussing and documenting end of life choices

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Here are the references in the handout at the October 10th “Speaking of Dying” talk

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Slides from “Speaking of Dying Presentation”

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Click on this icon to enlarge Here are the slides presented yesterday by Dr. Kate Brostoff. The full presentation will be on CareMerge within two weeks. Also these slides will be available on CareMerge under documents from the Health Care … Continue reading →

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Charles Feeney, Who Made a Fortune and Then Gave It Away, Dies at 92

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Jim deMaine

After piling up billions in business, he pledged to donate almost all of his money to causes before he died. He succeeded, and then lived a more modest life. By Robert D. McFadden in the NYT (thanks to Mike C.) Charles … Continue reading →

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“Their Own Civil War”: Kim Schrier Talks about the Chaos in the House

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Joel Connelly As colleagues savored soundbites on Sunday morning TV shows, a welcome opportunity came to hear out solid work-horse member of Congress who reaches across the aisle in the “other” Washington.  But U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., did … Continue reading →

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