Author Archives: Jim deMaine

Not recommended while in quarantine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Not dreaming about this

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Homeless solutions – Seattle’s unique collaboration

By Maia Szalavitz in the New York Times Thanks to Mike C. The needs of homeowners and businesses and those of people who are unsheltered often conflict. Community leaders, faced with increasing crime and disorder, frequently see police sweeps as the … Continue reading

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A historic speech and a challenge to a duel

A history lesson from Heather Cox Richardson

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Caregiver survey

Friends, Santa Clara University’s Bioinnovation and Design Lab is partnering with Maude’s Ventures to address the challenges of caregiving for patients and family members with dementia. They are gathering perspectives from individuals who have first-hand experience caring for people with … Continue reading

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They’re MINE!

Many theories on Trump’s secret files, but not yet one to rule them all David Horsey is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist for The Seattle Times. His latest book is “Drawing Apart: Political Cartoons from a Polarized America.”

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Spectacular Hibiscus in our Roof Garden

Thanks to Ann M. Lots of buds still to open, so don’t miss this tropical beauty!

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Gala for the Asian Hall of Fame

November 18, 2022 5:00 – 8:00 PM Sky View Observatory700 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 Join some Skyliners, have a superb dinner, listen to great music and a have chance to celebrate and honor the Asian community. Click here https://www.asianhalloffame.org/tickets … Continue reading

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Political update from Heather Cox Richardson

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The Long COVID Conundrum

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Dolly Parton celebrates her Imagination Library program

Tyler Buchanan From Axios thanks to Pam P. Dolly Parton never imagined her book giveaway program would amount to much more than helping children in her native Sevier County, Tennessee, learn to read. But over the past 27 years, millions … Continue reading

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Corporate deliberations with Russell Wilson gone

Thanks to Pam P.

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Privacy on line

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Speaking of religion

Thanks to Ed M. At a memorial service yesterday the officiant quoted an active politician speaking about his view of religion. He chose not to mention the person or their political affiliation so the ideas expressed could be considered: “Before you … Continue reading

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Not found on any label

Thanks to Rosemary W.

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That wake up call!

Thanks to Pam P. Remembering the ‘Knocker-Ups’ Hired to Wake Workers With Pea Shooters THE MODERN WORKER ROLLS OUT of bed, groans, and turns off an alarm clock. But industrial-era British and Irish workers relied on a different method for rising … Continue reading

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Michelangelo or ?

Thanks to Ann M.

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Commuting — around the world

Thanks to Rosemary W.

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Scrolling research with a 300 year old table

Thanks to Mary M.

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Nature’s amazing display

Thanks to Rosemary W.

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Imaginative artist

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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The future of Social Security – in perspective

by Heather Cox Richardson

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The story of the birds and the bees retold

Thanks to Sybil-Ann A little boy goes to his father and asks, ” Daddy, how was I born?” The father answers, ” well son, I guess one day you will need to find out anyway! Your Mom and I first … Continue reading

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McConnell Accuses Biden of Violating Traditions of Congress by Accomplishing Things

Thanks to Pam P. By Andy Borowitz August 8, 2022 WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report) – In a no-holds-barred attack on the President, Senator Mitch McConnell blasted Joe Biden for “violating Congress’s most cherished traditions by accomplishing things.” Excoriating the Senate’s passage … Continue reading

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Beating the price of those expensive meds

The new Congressional legislation will take a while for savings on our medications to kick in. The $2000 maximum out-of-pocket per year won’t take effect for a few years and Medicare will take some time to negotiate down exorbitant drug … Continue reading

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