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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
After moon landing, Gaylord Perry shocked everyone
Manager Dark said, ‘There’ll be a man on the moon before he hits a home run,’ and he was right. (Thanks to Bob P)
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The changing colors of leaves in the Autumn
Thanks to Ann M. “How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.”— John Burroughs “I hope I can be the autumn leaf, who looked at the sky and lived. And when it was … Continue reading
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The three most important things – Irvin Yalom
“Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.” – Irvin Yalom Irvin Yalom is an author, teacher and practicing psychiatrist. He has … Continue reading
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Ike’s Other Warning
By Max Blumenthal Sept. 2, 2009 in the NYT Thanks to Mike C. IN this summer of town hall disruptions and birth-certificate controversies, a summer when it seemed as if the Republican Party had been captured by its extremist wing, it … Continue reading
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Two tickets for Seattle Symphony Holiday Pops
2 tickets are available for the December 10th 2 PM Sunday Matinee. Orchestra Center Row U seats 1 and 2. Price $150 for the pair (purchase price $198). Currently 3 seats are available on the Skyline van. Contact Jim deMaine … Continue reading
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Everything You Learned About Thanksgiving Is Wrong
By Maya Salam in the NYT — (Thanks to Mary Jane F.) Not to rain on your Thanksgiving Day parade, but the story of the first Thanksgiving, as most Americans have been taught it — the Pilgrims and Native Americans gathering … Continue reading
Being grateful
Thanks to Mary Jane F. Happy Be Thankful Day! “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for … Continue reading
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Trying to understand long term care insurance.
Thanks to Janet M. who shares two articles from the NYT: A Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance and Why Long Term Care Insurance Falls Short for Many
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Great books, courses, and music for the holidays
By Bill Gates | November 20, 2023 Thanks to Ann M. At the end of the year, it’s always fun to look back on some of the best books I read. For 2023, three came to mind right away, each of them … Continue reading
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Learning about Assisted Living – Do we need federal guidelines for staffing?
Thanks to Janet M. There are two excellent New York Times articles recently about Assisted Living pros, cons, costs and staffing. The first is titled A Guide to Assisted Living along with a companion articled titled Added Fees Drive Assisted-Living … Continue reading
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Beauty emerges from the shadows
Thanks to Sybil-Ann
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Who needs Google maps anyway?
Reminiscent of Burma Shave. Thanks to Sybil-Ann.
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Onomatopoeia should be fun!
The Bells Edgar Allan Poe (to be read aloud with friends!) I. Hear the sledges with the bells— Silver bells!What a world of merriment their melody foretells! How they tinkle, tinkle, tinkle, In the icy air of night! While the stars that oversprinkle All the … Continue reading
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Enlightened Aging
Recent presentation at Skyline by Eric Larson MD, MPH
Why We Should Not Build the Downtown Streetcar Connector
By Jim Margard in the Post Alley News Since when would a series of store closures along First Avenue help to revitalize downtown Seattle? Mayor Bruce Harrell and Seattle Department of Transportation’s vision of a First Avenue connector streetcar would … Continue reading
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Not in the news
Thanks to Pam P. Clarence Thomas Collapses from Exhaustion After First Full Day of Regulating Himself Other Justices are struggling with the arduous self-regulatory demands of the code of conduct, too. By Andy Borowitz
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One Day
Thanks to Mary Jane F. This song was sung by 3000 people in Haifa a few days ago. Arabic, Jewish and other voices, brought together by the singer Matthew Paul Miller. They had to learn this song in their 3 … Continue reading
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Quoth the Raven
Thanks to Mike C. Click here for the memory.
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Tough Decisions About Dementia and End-of-Life Care
Below is a letter published today in the NYT’s Sunday edition. It relates to this article: “My Father Didn’t Want to Live if He Had Dementia. But Then He Had It,” by Sandeep Jauhar (Opinion guest essay, Oct. 28) To … Continue reading
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Abibliophobia
Not a problem here. A big thanks to all the organizers of the Great Book Exchange! Thanks to Mary Jane F.
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