Author Archives: Jim deMaine

Boasting is Easy, Governing is Hard

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Jim deMaine

By Joel Connelly in Post Alley (thanks to Mary M.) One of the best presidents America never had, Adlai Stevenson, put it bluntly when he said: “The ability to govern is the final test of politics, the acid, final test.”  Stevenson … Continue reading →

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Positive outlook for a Skybridge!

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Jim deMaine

At our last update meeting, the progress report from the Skybridge Committee team was very encouraging. The project goes for approval to the Seattle City Council Transportation Committee and to the Council itself in early 2025. The full documentation can … Continue reading →

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Important News Updates by Heather Cox Richardson

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Jim deMaine

The sudden collapse of the Assad regime in Syria yesterday took oxygen away from the airing of President-elect Trump’s interview with Kristen Welker of NBC’S Meet the Press. The interview told us little that we didn’t already know, but it … Continue reading →

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A cartoon with a warning

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P.

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Pardon me!

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Jim deMaine

thanks to Pam P.

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And on each day there will be ……..

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Jim deMaine

“Looks like it’s another creepy appointee to a federal agency.”

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Update on Syria

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Jim deMaine

by Heather Cox Richardson Late last night, the White House said in a statement that “President Biden and his team are closely monitoring the extraordinary events in Syria and staying in constant touch with regional partners.” Early this morning, the … Continue reading →

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MORE PAVING, FEWER TREES. SO MUCH FOR A GREEN ‘ONE SEATTLE’

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to MaryLou P. – from the Seattle Times For Seattleites who appreciate trees, Mayor Bruce Harrell’s “One Seattle” comprehensive plan ought to spark grave concerns. The city’s proposed 20-year blueprint for growth contains major changes for residential neighborhoods, paving … Continue reading →

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Jingle Bells at the Performance Hall by the Northwest Firelight Chorale

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Hope you didn’t miss this outstanding group which we haven’t seen for a few years. Hope they’re back in 2025!

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Santa comes to Skyline

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Best party of the year! A celebration for our wonderful and dedicated staff.

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Get up and go

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Jim S.

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IMPATIENCE AND HOPE

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: A college classmate and journalist, Bruce Henderson, recently published this piece in a magazine he edits. It addresses our sense of loss as society often doesn’t have a moral compass. Although one can say that organized religion has … Continue reading →

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Pete Seeger – voicing “Forever Young”

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Pete died at age 94 in 2014, an activist and musician until the end. This song was written by his friend Bob Dylan.

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Last chance!

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Jim deMaine
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Freeway Park Calendar

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Jim deMaine

For more: www.freewayparkassociation.org

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Need a break from politics?

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Jim deMaine
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A Kemp’s ridley sea turtle found stranded in the Netherlands is finally returning home

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Jim deMaine

from goodgoodgood, thanks to Pam P. In October 2023, a young Kemp’s ridley sea turtle was found entangled in a net off the coast of the Netherlands — over 5,000 miles from her home waters in the Gulf of Mexico.  … Continue reading →

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For Iranian Women, Can a Revolution Take Place at Home?

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Jim deMaine

by By Elahe Esmaili in the NYT Ed note: Click here for a video of a slice of life in a family household as a new generation talks (and rebels) about the use of the hijab. This 18 minute clip gives … Continue reading →

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How Do You Like That Filibuster Now?

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Jim deMaine

by Michele Cottle in the NYT As Republicans prepare to take control of both chambers of Congress and the presidency, Senator Joe Manchin, the conservative West Virginia Democrat turned independent, has a question for his former Democratic teammates: “How do … Continue reading →

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Taking care of your own

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Editorial comment: not needed

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Global plastic talks collapse as oil states rebel

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Jim deMaine

by Esme Stallard in BBC News (thanks to Mike C.) More than nine billion tonnes of plastic has been produced globally with less than 10% recycled Countries have failed to reach a landmark agreement on tackling plastic pollution after more … Continue reading →

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The history of liberal democracy

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Jim deMaine

by Heather Cox Richardson (thanks to Mary M.) Cas Mudde, a political scientist who specializes in extremism and democracy, observed yesterday on Bluesky that “the fight against the far right is secondary to the fight to strengthen liberal democracy.” That’s … Continue reading →

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Enhancements for your listening pleasure

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Jim deMaine
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David Brooks, “How the Ivy League Broke America”

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Linda Wolf for mentioning the article in The Atlantic

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Mr. Trump, Do You Realize How Much the World Has Changed Since You Were President?

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Friedman raised has legitimate concerns that an unfocused chaotic Whitehouse will not have the bandwidth to deal with, let alone understand, the major changes in Iran and Israel. Perhaps more importantly he won’t understand the coming explosion of … Continue reading →

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