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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
Steets of Mineapolis by Bruce Springsteen
Thanks to Mary M. 2,870,341 views Jan 28, 2026 #1 on music Trending chartLyrics:Through the winter’s ice and coldDown Nicollet AvenueA city aflame fought fire and ice‘Neath an occupier’s bootsKing Trump’s private army from the DHSGuns belted to their coatsCame … Continue reading
Blame for Rams’ loss to Seahawks begins with Sean McVay
Ed note: Thought you’d enjoy the view from the other side! Rams coach Sean McVay reacts during the third quarter of a 31-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC championship game Sunday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) … Continue reading
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Celebration variations on Australia day – January 26th
Thanks to Mary Jane F.
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The Process of Leaving a Legacy
Thanks to Mary M. You are invited! Town Hall Seattle in Partnership with The Seattle Public Library Foundation is proud to present…The Process of Leaving a LegacyWednesday, February 11, 202612:00 – 1:15 pmFree online event Planning for the future doesn’t have … Continue reading
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Happy!
Wonderful presentation today of Happy Songs by Eric Barnes. All loved this video of Happy by Pharell Williams!
Believing absurdities leads to ……..
Thanks to Bob P.
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For Alex Jeffrey Pretti
Thanks to Diana C.
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Two regulatory rollbacks, along with a new A.I. experiment in Medicare, raise some worrisome questions.
By Paula Span in the NYT Ed note: We should be proud of our LTC Washington State Ombudsman, Patricia Hunter, for advocating for us and pushing back on the negative moves of CMS. Month after month, Patricia Hunter and other members … Continue reading
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The killing of VA ICU nurse Alex Pretti
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson As the nation mourned the killing of VA ICU nurse Alex Pretti yesterday at the hands of federal officials in Minneapolis, President Donald J. Trump spent last night at the White House at a black-tie … Continue reading
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Crosslake Update: Mark your calendar for opening day!
It’s official: Link 2 Line service across Lake Washington begins in March. By Sound Transit (thanks to Ed M.) The 2 Line’s highly anticipated Crosslake Connection between Seattle and the Eastside will transform how we travel around the region for generations … Continue reading
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Email scam
A resident asked me to post a reminder about a recent scam attempt. If you receive an email from a friend asking if you shop at Amazon, lend some money–and saying they are sick (plus you can imagine other disorienting … Continue reading
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A Simple Proposal for the Legal Profession to Regain Its Dignity
By Shira A. Scheindlin and John Jones III — in the New York Times (Jan 19, 2026) Ms. Scheindlin is a former judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Mr. Jones is a former chief judge … Continue reading
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More reasons to get the Shingrix and RSV vaccines
Summary from ChatGPT Here’s a clear, evidence-based summary of what we **currently know — and don’t know — about “anti-aging” and dementia protection with the Shingrix (shingles) and RSV vaccines: 🧠 1. Shingrix (Shingles Vaccine) Dementia Risk & Brain Protection … Continue reading
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Greetings from Saroj
Ed note: Such a wonderful surprise to hear from Saroj who’s now serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Macedonia! Please scroll down on the document to see the full note and her beautiful pictures. For those of you who … Continue reading
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Resources about ICE for Parents and Guardians
This list of resources has been provided by several local schools: (thanks to Sylvia P.)
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Shingles vaccine may slow biological aging in older adults
by Laine Bergeson at Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota (thanks to Ed M.) In addition to helping protect against a painful viral illness, the shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine may help slow biological aging … Continue reading
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How to strengthen your immune system
Katelyn Jetelina, Edward Nirenberg, and Hannah Totte, MPH in Your Local Epidemiologist Ed note: You might find it surprising that sleep is so important to strengthening the immune system. FYI, a sleep specialist, Dr. Brandon Peters-Mathews will be giving a presentation here at … Continue reading
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A Superpower is Dying by Suicide
Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson Late last night, Nick Schifrin of PBS NewsHour posted on social media that the staff of the U.S. National Security Council had sent to European ambassadors in Washington a message that President Donald J. Trump … Continue reading
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Martin Luther King, Jr.’s final speech – I’ve been to the Mountaintop
delivered 3 April 1968, Mason Temple (Church of God in Christ Headquarters), Memphis, Tennessee Thank you very kindly, my friends. As I listened to Ralph Abernathy and his eloquent and generous introduction and then thought about myself, I wondered who … Continue reading
Still in bloom
Below you can see that a few roses on the 4th floor patio continue to treat us even in the cold January weather! In late February or early March, these floribunda and hybrid tea roses will be pruned way back … Continue reading
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