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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Why a Standard Living Will May Fall Short if You Develop Dementia
By Cheryl Winokur Munk in the Wall Street Journal Sharing your wishes for medical care and end-of-life decisions should be standard practices for people as they age. But for people with dementia, the usual advance directives—such as a living will and … Continue reading
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Washington’s Dream (about weights and measures)
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“We hold these truths to be self evident”
Note: Resident-Led: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence in the OT Performance Hall at 2 PM today, July 4th Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson And on July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, declaring: … Continue reading
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Rays of Hope in Dark Times
By Bret Stephens Opinion Columnist in the NYT In May 1944, Learned Hand delivered a brief but timeless address in New York on “the spirit of liberty.” Freedom, the great Second Circuit jurist warned, cannot be safeguarded by constitutions, laws or courts. Nor … Continue reading
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When “justice” may not be blind
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Aging geriatricians talk about CCRCs, assisted living, nursing homes, hospice and the takeovers by private equity
Ed note: This fascinating podcast from GeriPal features two aging academic geriatricians and a banker/health researcher talking about the effects of financing on quality of care in the long term care industry. Now that healthcare is consuming 18% of GDP, … Continue reading
Acquired tells the stories and strategies of the world’s greatest companies.
Ed note: Are you curious about how COSTCO, Google, Ferrari, Trader Joe’s and other great companies succeeded? This audio deep dive is available for free on the web at https://www.acquired.fm/episodes/. Given that we all use My Chart for aspects of … Continue reading
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Watch an orangutan swing over a busy road via canopy bridge: ‘We have watched and waited for this moment’
From GoodGoodGood–thanks to Pam Peterson In Indonesia, a busy road in Pakpak Bharat cuts through the natural habitat of roughly 350 critically endangered Sumatran orangutans, separating them into two forest areas: the Siranggas Wildlife Reserve and the Sikulaping Protection Forest. … Continue reading
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The rest of the story
From Mary Jane Francis Here’s the rest of the story about where this cartoon came from… from a college classmate who’s son is an old friend of Davey Hearn, the man detained [it’s too good not to pass along] – … Continue reading
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If You Love America, Cringe for It
By Bret Stephens Opinion Columnist in the NYT My father was fond of the Spanish expression “en los pequeños detalles se ve la persona” — the person is revealed in the small details. Last week, at the summit of the Group of 7 … Continue reading
Are Americans Too Old?
In “Gerontocracy in America,” the historian Samuel Moyn argues that the central conflict of our era is between the young and the elderly.By Joshua Rothman in The New YorkerIllustration by Josie Norton The country you live in is changing. Month … Continue reading
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New email for Skyline Happenings blog posting submissions
With the help of Jim Tanner, a small group of residents have taken on the task of facilitating posts that you may wish to be on this blog. Please save this email and use it for your submissions: skyline-happenings@googlegroups.com These … Continue reading
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If you aren’t a soccer fan–some advice
Thanks to Ed Marcuse
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Juneteenth National Independence Day
from the National Park Service Booker T. Washington remembered his mother “was standing by my side, leaned over and kissed her children, while tears of joy ran down her cheeks. She explained to us what it all meant, that this … Continue reading
Michele Obama’s speech
reported by Heather Cox Richardson (thanks to Diana Caplow) The crowd at the center was packed to hear speeches by the Obamas and longtime friends and aides, and to hear performances by Christina Aguilera, Marc Anthony, Common, Jennifer Hudson, John … Continue reading
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Introduction to the Corner Store
Thanks to Donna Murphy The Corner Store on the 4th floor of the Cascade Tower is a resale shop selling items donated by Skyline residents. Money realized from these sales supports a variety of resident activities sponsored by the SRA: for example … Continue reading
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Ask Dr. Google or ChatGPT.MD for more info
Thanks to Mary Montgomery (note–“results may vary”)
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Ventriloquist hypnotized by dummy!
Thanks to Bob Peterson
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Giant Rainbow Appears As Crowd Awaits Removal Of Trump’s Name From Kennedy Center
Thanks to Pearl McElheran As crowds gathered to watch crews dismantle President Donald Trump’s name from the exterior of the Kennedy Center on Friday evening, a massive rainbow — the universal symbol of hope after turbulent times and LGBTQ+ Pride — appeared overhead. The … Continue reading
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Tacky Birthday, Dear America! Tacky Birthday to You!
Where is Will Campbell when we need him?by PARKER J. PALMER (thanks to Mary Montgomery) This is an artist’s rendition of the structure now nearing completion on the south lawn of the White House. It will serve as the stage … Continue reading
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Freeway Park Celebration
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