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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
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
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
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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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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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
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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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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!
The Shock of Faith: It’s Nothing Like I Thought It Would Be
Ed Note: In this essay David Brook shares his journey about faith. The influences of his Jewish heritage and Christian leanings are presented. Faith, of course, is very personal but what does it really mean to you? Some feel that … Continue reading
Or maybe a drone in 30 minutes?
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National Search Underway for Even One Person who Voted for Elon Musk
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (The Borowitz Report)—A nationwide search has begun to locate even one person who voted for Elon Musk, the leader of the manhunt announced on Friday. The leader, Harland Dorrinson, said that searchers had fanned out across … Continue reading
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Buckle up: Navigating the noise around routine vaccination
Katelyn Jetelina Thanks to Barb W. The arguments against routine vaccination are already escalating. Just last week, it was unearthed that a prominent lawyer on the RFK Jr. transition team questioned the safety of the polio vaccine, and the long-debunked measles-autism … Continue reading
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The Honeymoon Won’t Last
by Adam Kinzinger in Substack It’s always a temptation to feel like the current state of facts or misery will continue unabated into the foreseeable future. This is a bias of our minds and souls; it’s difficult for us to … Continue reading
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Possibilities for the New Year
from Microsoft Co-Pilot That’s an exciting way to head into the new year! Here are some creative and unique resolutions to consider: These unique resolutions can add a lot of fun, excitement, and enrichment to your year. Which one resonates … Continue reading
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How Netflix Made Magic Look Real in ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’
The series, which will be released this week, adapts the novel for the screen for the first time. Even the author didn’t think it was possible. By Annie Correal. Photography by Federico Rios. In the NYT. The town of Macondo never existed. … Continue reading