Author Archives: Jim deMaine

What day is it anyway?

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Ah, the benefits of those dark days

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Spreading the …….

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As Long as There is Life

Hope for a better 2024 By DAVID B. WILLIAMS – (thanks to Mary M). David is the son of a Skyline Resident On August 1, 2005, I flew as far north as I had ever been, to a barely visible … Continue reading

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Israel has lost the moral high ground

By David Horsey Seattle Times cartoonist Hamas terrorists’ vicious Oct. 7 surprise attack on Israeli civilians took 1,200 lives, making it, in proportion to Israel’s small population, far worse than the 9/11 attacks on the United States in 2001. Attendees at … Continue reading

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How time changes us

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Dr. Abe Bergman: Wise words on changing the world

Thanks to Mike C. – letter from a Skyline Resident Re: “Dr. Abe Bergman treated Seattle and the nation” [Dec. 13, Opinion]: The editorial recognized Dr. Abe Bergman’s formidable achievements as a child advocate but failed to pass on his … Continue reading

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Wishing on a star

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What’s the purpose of life?

from Ralph Waldo Emerson “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”

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Charity Navigator’s review of Presbyterian Retirement Communities Northwest (aka Transforming Age)

The Charity Navigator organization rates non-profits with a variety of measurements. Transforming Age is listed as Presbyterian Retirement Communities on the Charity Navigator website and on Transforming Age’s form 990. This form contains information that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status … Continue reading

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Inflation hits the 12 days of Christmas

Thanks to Mary M. The PNC Christmas Price Index® is an annual tradition which shows the current cost for one set of each of the gifts given in the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” It is similar to the U.S. … Continue reading

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Gratitude

DAN RATHER AND ELLIOT KIRSCHNER Another circle around the sun… A time to take stock, and fill stockings. To mark abundant candlelight, and dwindling sunlight. To look backward, and forward, and backward once again. We remember those who have passed.And the headlines that … Continue reading

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Christmas on the couch

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Right-wing pundits tremble in fear of … tap-dancing

Thanks to Mike C. and Bob P. From the Washington Post By Catherine Rampell Hide your children, hide your wives. A radical force is sweeping the nation, threatening to destroy everything that God-fearing Americans hold dear. That threat, according to Fox … Continue reading

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Your due date

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Financial advice

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And maybe add a lane for scooters

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If for squirrels, why not for us?

Thanks to Sybil-Ann The bridge, across Olympia Way near Civic Center circle, has attracted international attention and is now a local landmark. The Nutty Narrows Bridge was built in 1963 by a local builder, the late Amos Peters, to give squirrels … Continue reading

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Ouch!

Thanks to Mike C.

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Time running out

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Say adieu to “adieu”

Thanks to Mike C. Ed Note: This one is for Wordle geeks. Interesting start to improve your game in 2024 with a clean “slate.”

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Today is the birthday of Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych, who was killed by a chekist (Soviet secret police officer). In 1916 he composed “Shchedryk” or “Carol of the Bells”, based on a Ukrainian folk song.

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My Jewish Charlie Brown Christmas

By James Poniewozik in the NYT Ed note: Today Dec 17th is the last day this 30 minute classic will be available for free on your apple device. Just go to the Apple TV+ web site and find the link there. … Continue reading

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Don’t Waste Your Money: How to watch ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’

Ed note: Today December 17th is the last day that Apple T V+ is making this classic available for free (see below). Sad that it will no longer be shown on the usual TV networks. (WHTM)– For the fourth year … Continue reading

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Opinion  Worst. Congress. Ever.

By Dana Milbank Columnist in the Washington Post A year ago, I assigned myself to the Capitol to cover the new House Republican majority, suspecting that this erratic crowd of lawmakers would provide some lively material. They did not disappoint. What … Continue reading

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