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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Seniors at the Crossroads
Thanks to July M. Hello friends, Join us for the next Seniors at the Crossroads** protest: WHEN: Thursday, February 26 MEETING TIME: 4:30-5:30 p.m. WHERE: 8TH and Madison intersection Our regular gatherings are on the second and fourth Thursdays at 4:30. … Continue reading
How do you put a giraffe in a refrigerator
Thanks to Pam P. 1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator? [Open the refrigerator, insert the giraffe and close the door. The question tests whether you tend to do simple things in an overly complicated way.] 2. … Continue reading
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The House convenes for a floor session on HR 4692 (Honoring Japanese-Americans who suffered relocation and internment during World War II) at the state Capitol.
Thanks to Ann M. Watch Skyline chaplain Sao as he gives the invocation!!
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What Alcohol Does to the Body
From the moment you take a sip, drinking starts to influence your biology. Here’s an inside look. By Dana G. Smith, Illustrations by Montse Galbany – in the NYTDry January has come and gone, but Americans’ relationship with drinking is … Continue reading
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Twin Cities tow truck driver returns abandoned vehicles to families after ICE arrests
By Ray Campos – CBS Minnesota (thanks to Pam P.) Juan Leon had only been running his Twin Cities tow truck business, Leo’s Towing, for a few months when he noticed a pattern that kept repeating itself. Cars were being left … Continue reading
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But it’s just a game!
Thanks to Mike Ca.
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Dear World, We’re so sorry!
Thanks to John R.
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A Valentine’s day tragedy & a reformist President
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson Ed note: I’ve loved reading about Teddy Roosevelt–such a unique American personality. If you want a pretty complete picture consider the Edmund Morris Trilogy: The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt (covers pre-presidency), Theodore Rex (presidency), and … Continue reading
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A letter to Pam Bondi
by John Pavlovitz – He is an American former youth pastor and author, known for his social and political writings from a liberal Christian perspective. (thanks to John R.) Dear Ms Bondi, I’m writing to you as an American citizen, … Continue reading
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New Medicare Changes in 2026: Prior Approval Required for These 17 Services — affecting those who have Original Medicare
Today I received an email from a friend in another CCRC who has need of a steroid injection for a very painful bulging low back disc and a facet joint cyst. Coverage was turned down by Virtix Health, a Medicare … Continue reading
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Sugar, Bad Bunny and the Americas
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson Last night’s thirteen-minute Super Bowl half-time show featuring Bad Bunny had more watchers than any other halftime show in history: an estimated 135 million watched live, while millions more have streamed it since. Rapper, singer, … Continue reading
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I’m the Prime Minister of Spain. This Is Why the West Needs Migrants.
By Pedro Sánchez in the New York Times Mr. Sánchez is the prime minister of Spain. He wrote from Madrid. Imagine you’re the leader of a nation, and you face a dilemma. Half a million or so people who are crucial … Continue reading
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The Globalization of Canadian Rage
By Stephen Marche in the New York Times Mr. Marche is the author, most recently, of “The Next Civil War.” He wrote from Toronto, where he lives. The defiance against America that has consumed Canadian life for over a year now … Continue reading
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A once-in-a-generation moment at MOHAI
Thanks to Mary M. This summer, MOHAI is proud to host the Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation. This landmark exhibit from the National Archives will bring some of the rarest and most important original documents in … Continue reading
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Who‘s Really Behind the MAHA Movement?
Paul Offit in Substack (thanks to Ed M.) RFK Jr. rails endlessly against Big Pharm and Big Food. And, in many instances, for good reason. But there is one group that he never criticizes: Big Wellness. There’s a reason for … Continue reading
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Something to think about
Thanks to John R.
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David Brooks moves on to The Atlantic
In his final column in the New York Times, David Brooks sums up the way he views the decline of American culture–without providing much hope going forward. Here is his new adventure in academia (according to ChatGPT) As of February … Continue reading
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Report from The Needling
Ed note: The Needling can be accessed here. Noting that they are Seattle’s Only Real Fake News. It’s a fun site, a bit like the Onion. Hope you all had a happy Geoduck Day and are acclimating well to our … Continue reading
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