Author Archives: Jim deMaine

A letter to Councilwoman Joy Hollingsworth

Joy, We’re enjoying the new Seattle city park on the Graystone property. Skyline and other First Hill residents played important roles in getting it developed. It’s on the property that previously housed the office of Paul Thiry, one of Seattle’s … Continue reading

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Voting as prevention

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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It’s getting more bizzare — and dangerous

Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson As the two presidential campaigns position themselves for the final sprint to the election on November 5, the difference between them is dramatic.  Trump is hunkering down behind what has always appeared to be a … Continue reading

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Can we turn the page? It may come down to Pennsylvania.

Ed note: The commentary below by Heather Cox Richardson paints a frightening picture. The concern about a fascist President is real as expressed by those previously close to Donald Trump. “He is the most dangerous person ever. I had suspicions … Continue reading

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Government to fund £120 blood test that could detect 12 most common cancers

Ed note: This will be interesting to follow and large population studies are needed to see whether the clinical outcomes of a large group are improved. Even a one out of 50 (2%) false positive test rates will generate lots … Continue reading

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Resources for discussing and documenting end of life choices

Ed note: Here’s the handout from the recent presentation (which was recorded). The hyperlinks are “clickable” to check out the various resources. In the near future you’ll receive more information in your inboxes about the survey conducted by the Health … Continue reading

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Cats and the ticket

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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What’s behind the excuse?

thanks to Mary Jane F.

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How did they know?

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First Hill Community News – October

Thanks to Ann M.

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Skyline’s 15 Anniversary celebration!

Ed note: What could be nicer! Good company, great food, red carpet across 8th Avenue, and a great show by Michael Cavenaugh (below). Working with Billy Joel, who discovered him in Las Vegas, Michael had the lead in New York’s … Continue reading

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Jazz Has a New Home in Seattle. One Caveat: The Place Is ‘For Lease.’

By Eric Olson in the NYT – Reporting from Seattle (thanks to Sandy J.) The nonprofit Seattle Jazz Fellowship has carved out a performance space in the historic Globe Building — for now — and is putting its economic model to … Continue reading

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How do you dispose of a pumpkin?

Thanks to Cam A.

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Trying to navigate Caremerge

thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Freeway Park October-November

Note: Volunteers needed for area cleanup – meetup 10 AM on Saturday the 19th at the Seneca Plaza to walk through First Hill. Tools and bags provided. Bring gloves!

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Trump’s Pardons Crooks Who Stole 1.58 Billion

Thanks to Mike C. Judith Negron, the former owner of a Miami-area mental health company who was sentenced in 2011 to 35 years in prison for her role in filing $205 million in fraudulent Medicare claims and ordered to pay more than $87 million in restitution. … Continue reading

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Stopover on your First Hill walk

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Note about a friend in Ashville

Ed note: I received this note today from a friend who was able to contact a mutual friend in Ashville, NC. Hard to imagine. Are we ready here with water, supplies, sanitation and cash? “I had a good full talk … Continue reading

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Trust this horse?

Thanks to Bob P.

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60 Minutes, Medicare and more — comments from Heather Cox Richardson

“It’s been a tradition for more than half a century that the major party candidates for president sit down with 60 Minutes in October,” host Scott Pelley said to the camera last night before 60 Minutes aired an interview with … Continue reading

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So What?

Thanks to Mike C.

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Art on screens at Museum House

The twin towers just east of the Cascade Tower are opening in the coming months. They are beginning to show art (hard to discern) on exterior screens. Not sure how this is really going to work but here’s a current … Continue reading

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What do you see?

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Telecom giant AT&T to remove 8 miles of lead cables in Lake Tahoe after legal battle

A remnant of an old telecommunications system, the lead cables were forgotten for decades By Julie Brown Davis, Tahoe Editor (thanks to Pam P.) Lake Tahoe is one of the most protected bodies of water in the country — and yet, … Continue reading

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Trick or “Treat” at Mar-a-Lago

Thanks to Pam P.

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