Category Archives: Education

Exploring Seattle pedestrian tunnels

Thanks to Mary M. David B. Williams is the son of Skyline resident Jackie Williams. Open in app or online   A weekly newsletter by David B. Williams, www.geologywriter.com. Human Habitrails Seattle’s Pedestrian Tunnels DAVID B. WILLIAMS JAN 12     SAVE ▷  LISTEN … Continue reading

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Your monthly update of news and events from the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center and the UW Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC)

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A different look at hiring

Thanks to Pam P   This week in good news —        An Ohio-based restaurant chain is building its fast-growing workforce with people often overlooked In the U.S., the unemployment rate among formerly incarcerated people is nearly five … Continue reading

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The new Washington Nonprofit Handbook is here

Thanks to Mary M.     Communities Rise has published an updated resource that puts nonprofit law into plain language. It has been updated to be consistent with the modernized Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act (RCW 24.03A). Check out the 2022 Washington State … Continue reading

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On totem journey, Lummi carvers call for Lower Snake dam removal — KNKX Public Radio | By Bellamy Pailthorp

Thanks to Ed M. The main totem from the “Spirit of the Waters” totem journey depicts a 16-foot killer whale, carrying a baby on her snout. It is inspired by the true story of Talequah, an endangered southern resident orca … Continue reading

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Who Gives A Crap toilet paper review: Our favorite recycled toilet paper (at CNN)

Thanks to Pam P. This article is a part of CNN Underscored’s Earth Week, a weeklong focus on our planet and ways to celebrate and preserve it. We’ll be featuring tips on how to live more sustainably, products to help you spend … Continue reading

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2022 FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTED SPEAKERS

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How we read

Thanks to Diane S. I cdnuolt blveieetaht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. Thephaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid Aoccdrnig to rscheearch atCmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr theltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt … Continue reading

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Bending the Arc (now available on Netflix)

Ed note: Thanks to Mary M. for letting us know about this documentary now available on Netflix. Paul Farmer who recently died at age 62 was a pioneer in bringing health care to the poor. He was also the subject … Continue reading

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Rights and Responsibilities

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Breathe no evil or See no evil – Masks in schools

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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UW language guide says ‘grandfather,’ ‘housekeeping,’ ‘spirit animal’ are ‘problematic’ words

From Fox News by Adam Sabes. Thanks to Ed M. for sending this in. Ed Note: How much does our everyday language have historical bias against those of color, those with disabilities or those with a different sex identity. At … Continue reading

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The joys (and challenges) of sex after 70 and beyond

The New York Times Magazine takes on this little talked about subject in a lengthy article written by Maggie Jones who is a contributing writer for the magazine and teaches writing at the University of Pittsburgh. She has been a Nieman … Continue reading

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Asking directions in Latin

Thanks to my grandson who took 4 years of Latin at Garfield High. The YouTube video comes from a site called polymathy. Who speaks Latin anyway?

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Good morning. Is it time to start moving back to normalcy?

From the New York Times. Thanks to Mary Jane F. Ed note: I think in some sense we’re all beginning to adjust to whatever the new normal is. We’re not sure yet, we’re uneasy, but COVID will recede into the … Continue reading

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Memoir by beloved resident Thaddeus Spratlen

Thanks to Alice M. for bring this to our attention. Knowing Thaddeus, this will be a true success story in a sea of racism where the storms continue. Journey Up from Down South describes what struggle, resilience, hope, and family … Continue reading

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Third world engineering

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What it takes

Thanks to Ann M.

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“Ask The Doctor” episode #6 – about Medical Aid in Dying

At 11 AM on Tuesday 6/22, if interested, you can watch a live interview of Jim deMaine by Michael Hebb, the founder of End of Life Collective. The topic will be Medical Aid in Dying (MAID), often called Death With … Continue reading

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Ask The Doctor

Several folks have asked for more information about “Ask The Doctor.” The weekly 11 AM webinar will take place again this Tuesday the 25th of May at 11 AM. Watch on the link below if you get a chance. Here … Continue reading

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Irrational Covid Fears

Ed note: Have you “herd” this? Perhaps in our restricted community of fully vaccinated people, it’s time to start lightening up a bit. A great place to start would be to remove the now unneeded barriers on our dining room … Continue reading

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An 89-Year-Old Sharpshooter Takes Aim at India’s Patriarchy

By Shalini Venugopal Bhagat in the NYT The 89-year-old woman stood in the courtyard of her home in northern India and picked up an air pistol. She tucked her pink head scarf securely into the waist of her long skirt and … Continue reading

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A physician talks about the benefits of meditation and mindfulness — to our lives, immune system and mental status

Do you know the science of the benefits of mindfulness and meditation is exploding exponentially. Please take time to listen to this physician present her experience with this in her life and her practice in anesthesia and intensive care. Her … Continue reading

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