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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
They want to make me ….
Thanks to Mary Jane F.
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Seattle Girls Choir at Skyline’s Performance Hall
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One more
Thanks to my friend John R. who used to do the hokey-pokey but now he’s turned himself around
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Groan, a pleasing PUNishment?
Thanks to Mike Ca. Ed note from AI: “Groaning types of jokes” typically refer to jokes that are so bad, obvious, or unoriginal that the listener’s response is an audible groan rather than a laugh. These are generally known as dad jokes, puns, corny jokes, … Continue reading
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How to Live to 100, According to Dick Van Dyke
The star of “Mary Poppins” and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” still hits the gym and touches his toes. By Jancee Dunn in the NYT (thanks to Mary Jane F.) When I learned that Dick Van Dyke — the singing, dancing star … Continue reading
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Restoring Confidence in Public Health
in the current issue of the New England Journal of Medicine – thanks to Ed M.
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The way the Welch would spell it
Thanks to John R.
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What is Charity?
“Charity (love for others) is like springtime or summertime warmth, which makes grain, grasses, and trees grow. Without charity, or spiritual warmth, nothing grows.” from Emanuel Swedenborg
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What’s Going on With the Republican Party?
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Thanksgiving Is an Opportunity for a National Reset
Abraham Lincoln wanted a “rebuke … to the very harbingers of reappearing tyranny and oppression.” Sarah Josepha Hale’s suggestion for a national day of Thanksgiving provided a solution. By Bret Stephens Opinion Columnist in the NYT Though the Thanksgiving story is … Continue reading
An American hero under attack
from Heather Cox Richardson’s newsletter Since six lawmakers released a video last week reminding servicemembers that they must refuse to carry out unlawful orders, Trump and his loyalists have continued to insist that such a reminder is “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR… punishable … Continue reading
Thanksgiving guide to viruses, family conversations, and public health updates
Katelyn Jetelina, Hannah Totte, MPH, and Matt Willis in Your Local Epidemiologist Thanksgiving is here—that magical week of joy, chaos, and family members who can somehow turn small talk into a UN summit. Here are a few things that might help you … Continue reading
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First we grow up, then we grow ….
Thanks to John R.
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One of CDC’s final blows. And what it means for you–Avoid the CDC Website!
Katelyn Jetelina in Your Local Epidemiologist I still remember the exact moment this photo below was taken. I was on my way to interview for CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS)—the two-year training program for “disease detectives.” For people in my … Continue reading
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The Most Impactful Political Handbag Since Mrs. Thatcher’s
Sanae Takaichi, the new prime minister of Japan, makes a statement about work — with style. By Vanessa Friedman in the NYT Thanks to Ann M. who notes: OMG! The Queen and Mrs. Thatcher return…I read somewhere that the Queen used … Continue reading
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Skyline strummers celebrating the staff
Thanks to Mike Co.
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Welcome to our new robotic world!
Machines with brains just like ours! Need a reboot? (thanks to Dan S.)
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The Real Deal: Katie Wilson, Seattle’s socialist answer to the affordability crisis
Will Seattle Big Business play nice with our new mayor? This story was originally published by The Real Deal on Nov. 19, 2025 by the Downtown Seattle Association (thanks to Dan S.) Like Mamdani in New York City, political novice ran against … Continue reading
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Comcast.net email accounts are being transitioned to Yahoo
Comcast to Yahoo Email Migration FAQ What is the Comcast to Yahoo email migration?Comcast (Xfinity) is transitioning all active @comcast.net email accounts to Yahoo Mail as the hosting provider, starting in June 2025. Your email address (@comcast.net) will remain the … Continue reading
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If You Use Gmail, You’re Going To Want To Turn Off This 1 Automatic Setting ASAP
Thanks to Mary Lou P. If You Use Gmail, You’re Going To Want To Turn Off This 1 Automatic Setting ASAP. Click here for the link. Currently Gmail users are “opted in automatically” to allow your emails to be used … Continue reading
The Balourdet Quartet
Thanks to Dan S: Getting to know “our” Balourdet Quartet.
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He haze of the “good old days”
Thanks to John R. Hard to believe that we really survived the blitz of destructive advertising!
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