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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Skyline couple highlighted at the Frye Museum
Thanks to Ann M. Frye Gallery Guide Diana Caplow and her husband Mike are supporters of the Frye who have been visiting the museum since the early 2000s. The Caplows are art collectors drawn to works not just for their … Continue reading
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Oh, don’t be so gloomy!
Thanks to Mary Jane F.
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Who Should Fill Your Shoes? Considerations for Choosing A Personal Representative
REGISTER LIBRARIES & LEGACY SERIES – Seattle Public Library Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 12:00pm | Presenter: Tiffany Gorton Thanks to Barb W. Join us for our final planned giving webinar of 2023 with Tiffany Gorton and Liberty Upton, estate … Continue reading
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State Religion and the Constitution
Comments by Heather Cox Richardson Egypt has opened its border crossing into Gaza, permitting ambulances to carry 76 badly injured Palestinians to Egypt, while 335 people who hold foreign passports were able to cross. Jonathan Lemire, Nahal Toosi, and Alexander … Continue reading
How regressive are tax laws in Washington State?
Thanks to Mike C. A study from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy released on Wednesday concludes that Washington state still has the most regressive taxes in the U.S., meaning the poorest households pay a disproportionate amount of taxes compared to the richest households in … Continue reading
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The weird history of Halloween and All Saints Day
From the History Channel: “Halloween is an annual holiday celebrated each year on October 31, and Halloween 2023 occurs on Tuesday, October 31. It originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes … Continue reading
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Is it time to evaluate our indoor air quality?
Research now shows a virus such a COVID can travel well beyond the 6 feet “limit.” For more data from the EPA click here: https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/clean-air-buildings-challenge
Remembering Albertha Dorsey
Albertha and family celebrating her 90th birthday at Skyline. Ed note: She was a beloved former Skyline resident who could still wear high heels into her 90’s–a truly beautify person who was an inspiration to all who knew her. She … Continue reading
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My Father Didn’t Want to Live if He Had Dementia. But Then He Had It.
By Sandeep Jauhar Dr. Jauhar is a cardiologist who writes frequently about medical care and public health. He is the author of “My Father’s Brain: Life in the Shadow of Alzheimer’s.” From the editor: Please see my comments at the end … Continue reading
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As “right” as can be
Thanks to Pam P. Not the news. Johnson Promises to Be Greatest Speaker of the Seventeenth Century “For years, time travel was the stuff of science fiction,” the newly elected Speaker said. “Now, as I … Continue reading
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Finally a losing game?
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Letter from a resident. We must protect the innocent.
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Discount at the 5th Avenue Theater
As part of our amazing group of Corporate and Community Direct Connect Partners to The 5th Avenue Theatre, we are so thrilled to offer up an exclusive extra special discount on tickets to Irving Berlin’s White Christmas! This is a … Continue reading
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It’s Covid Season. What Are the New Rules for Staying Safe?
Thanks to Mary Jane F. A primer on how to minimize your risk and know when you’re in the clear after an exposure. By Dani Blum We want to be done with Covid. But the virus isn’t done with us. While … Continue reading
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Veterans Day Public Concert
Thanks to Pam P. This Veterans Day join Cathedral musicians and “The President’s Own” United States Marine Chamber Orchestra for an afternoon of popular music from the American Civil War, World War I and II, Korean War, and Vietnam War eras, along … Continue reading
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Why My Fall Made Me Feel So Ashamed
by Dani Shapiro in the NYT Ms. Shapiro’s most recent novel is “Signal Fires.” The morning after I fell, I lay in bed assessing the damage. My knees were banged up. The right one was painful and swollen. I felt … Continue reading
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And while Rome was burning….
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‘I Have Your Back’: Doug Emhoff Draws on His Faith After Hamas Attack
Mr. Emhoff, the husband of Kamala Harris, is the first Jewish spouse of a president or vice president. He has focused on providing comfort to people in pain after the Hamas attack. By Katie Rogers in the NYT Doug Emhoff has … Continue reading
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“The In-Between: Unforgettable Moments During Life’s Final Moments” by Hadley Valhos
In the NYT’s Magazine (Thanks to Tim and Tony) A decade ago, Hadley Vlahos was lost. She was a young single mother, searching for meaning and struggling to make ends meet while she navigated nursing school. After earning her degree, … Continue reading
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‘I Love You. I Am Sorry’: One Jew, One Muslim and a Friendship Tested by War
A Los Angeles program that connects Muslims and Jews has been strained by the war in Israel. But the group’s leaders found that it has strengthened their bond. By Kurt Streeter in the NYT (Thanks to Marilyn W.) The two women … Continue reading