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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Yes, there are heroes
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson You hear sometimes, now that we know the sordid details of the lives of some of our leading figures, that America has no heroes left. When I was writing a book about the Wounded Knee … Continue reading
Advent Calendar
Thanks to Ed M. Just 97 Mondays until Mid Term Elections…
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Protecting friends and neighbors from illegal searches
Thanks to Linda T. Dear Friend, You may have seen the reports that the Trump Administration is planning a large-scale deportation of immigrants from blue “sanctuary cities.” We must be prepared to protect our friends and neighbors from illegal searches … Continue reading
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When the Retirement Community Goes Bankrupt
Ed note: There is a natural tension between Leading Age, the industry lobby group for CCRC’s, and WaCCRA, the residents voice for the state of Washington (NaCCRA is the national organization). Years ago when I was unsuccessfully trying to have … Continue reading
An American tragedy: how Biden paved the way for Trump’s White House return
From The Guardian by David Smith – Thanks to Frank C. To admirers, Biden will remain one of the most consequential one-term presidents in US history – to detractors, he was undone by a fatal flaw His back straight, his … Continue reading
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Dick’s Drive-In begins serving Seattle hamburgers on January 28, 1954.
In History Link – thanks to Pam P. On January 28, 1954, Dick’s Drive-In opens to begin serving hamburgers, french fries, and milkshakes on NE 45th Street in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood. Dick’s comes to represent the quintessential 1950s, a cross … Continue reading
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The Santa Claus Stages of Life
THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE 1) You believe in Santa Claus. 2) You don’t believe in Santa Claus. 3) You are Santa Claus. 4) You look like Santa Claus 🙂
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How Jimmy Carter’s love of music helped launch his presidential campaign
By Abi Inman (thanks to Pam P.) July 21, 1978: President Jimmy Carter greets Willie Nelson, left, after watching the star country and western music singer perform in a concert at the Merriweather Post Pavillion at Columbia, Md. Charles Tasnadi/Associated Press … Continue reading
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The National Zoo’s giant pandas make the most of D.C.’s snow
Thanks to Pam P. The National Zoo’s latest giant panda residents basked in the downpour of snow that blanketed Washington, D.C., on Monday, giving onlookers a view into the playtime of the two furry bears ahead of their Jan. 24 public debut. … Continue reading
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A picture tells the story
Thanks to Mike C.
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The peaks from the Cascade Tower’s rooftop
Taken and labeled by friend and mountain climber John Roper.
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Can you read cursive? It’s a superpower the National Archives is looking for.
Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY If you can read cursive, the National Archives would like a word. Or a few million. More than 200 years worth of U.S. documents are in need of transcribing (or at least classifying) and the vast … Continue reading
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Quixotic quest query quite questionable
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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 the … Continue reading
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Dawn Walk
At times it’s comforting to realize that, yes, we are still here. Death may loom but we can take moments to remember, to be in the present, and to enjoy the reality knowing loved ones are nearby. Dawn Walk creates … Continue reading
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Oh, the possibilities!
Thanks to Pam P.
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Mouse Study Suggests Surprising Link Between Alzheimer’s And Nose-Picking
Ed note: Maybe some day we’ll get answers on dementia. This is one of many intriguing avenues of research. Could the amyloid in Alzheimer’s be a reaction to an infection spreading from the nose. There are some indications that this … Continue reading
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James Carville: I Was Wrong About the 2024 Election. Here’s Why.
By James Carville in the NYT Mr. Carville is a veteran of Democratic presidential campaigns, including Bill Clinton’s in 1992, and a consultant to American Bridge, a Democratic super PAC. I thought Kamala Harris would win. I was wrong. While I’m sure … Continue reading
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