Category Archives: Entertainment

Saratoga 2020 – a new kind of horse race

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Jim deMaine

To view this viral race, click here.

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Bridge at home

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: I’ve gotten several inquiries about playing “virtual bridge.” Zoom doesn’t work very well for this but there are a variety of on-line opportunities. You can play with a partner or individually. The most popular site appears to be … Continue reading →

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Hershey Felder performs for Seattle Rep Benefit

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Jim deMaine

The Immigrant Songwriter Who Gave America a Voice Experience some of America’s greatest songs in the context in which they were written. From “God Bless America,” to “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” “White Christmas,” “Always,” … Continue reading →

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And another beer

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks Gordon G. How does he do it?!

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Today Show Cancelled This Morning, 3/16/20

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Jim Tanner

Ed. – This from Berta Beveridge Appearance by Berta Beveridge’s daughter-in-law was cancelled because the NBC network in NY cancelled this morning’s show.

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“I’m out of breath just watching”

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Margarete B. for keeping us moving

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Can your bartender do this?

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Margarete B!

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Introducing The Radiohead Public Library: Radiohead Makes Their Full Catalogue Available via a Free Online Web Site

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Are you interested in thousands of free on-line college courses, or in movies, books and music. Check out the amazing collection at www.openculture.com!

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The magic of videos

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks Donna D!

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Jennifer Hudson on the Late Show

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Jim deMaine
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What we’ve been missing! Michele Obama in Carpool Karaoke at the White House

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Jim deMaine
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Horizon House Winter Bridge Schedule

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Jim deMaine
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15th Century Flemish Style Portraits Recreated In Airplane Lavatory

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Don and Sue P for send this along. While on a long-haul flight, when most people would sleep, read a book or chew on complimentary snacks, Nina Katchadourian spends her time locked in the airplane’s lavatory taking selfies … Continue reading →

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A beautiful day in the neighborhood

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Jim deMaine

Can’t wait to see it, although some Skyliners already have! It was released Sunday the 24th of November. Click here for info.

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In case you don’t have eagle eyes

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Jim deMaine
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Freeway Park Fall Lantern Festival

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Jim deMaine
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Bob Newhart on His Secretly Sick Humor and Turning 90

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Bob Newhart is still going at 90! He attributes laughter as an assist to aging well and a long happy marriage. He’s still fun to watch! LOS ANGELES in the NYT — Bob Newhart didn’t invent stand-up comedy, … Continue reading →

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Blue Angels

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Put B for sending this great photo. Do you have any you’d like to share?

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Blue Angels are in town – here’s the schedule

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Jim deMaine

The Navy’s flight demonstration team, the Blue Angels, are in town! Get up to the 26th floor to watch them perform. Thanks to Navy pilot Doug C for sending this in: Thursday:     11:00 to 12:00 the four planes in the … Continue reading →

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The Showbox building is now a landmark. But will it remain a music venue?

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Jim deMaine

From Crosscut: Seattle’s Landmarks Preservation Board delivered a victory to “Save the Showbox” supporters Wednesday night, as it voted unanimously to designate the building that houses the downtown music venue a historic landmark. The landmark nomination, submitted last August by Historic … Continue reading →

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What’s going on in Freeway Park?

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Jim deMaine
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Staying warm at Crystal Mountain

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Jim deMaine

We had a fun trip to the top of Crystal Mountain but Mt. Rainier never showed its glory that day in the clouds. Nonetheless, we walked, ate, laughed and enjoyed the good company. Thanks Lisa!

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Honoring Mrs. Malaprop

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Jim deMaine

Here are some of the original malapropisms from the lady herself: Mrs. Malapropin Richard Sheridan’s play The Rivals (1775). “…promise to forget this fellow – to illiterate him, I say, quite from your memory.”   [obliterate]  “O, he will dissolve my mystery!”   [resolve]  “He is the … Continue reading →

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11 Things to do in Seattle – from Crosscut

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Jim deMaine

Lynx by Michael Alm. A whole host of Washington state critters are on display now at Ghost Gallery. Michael Alm: The Mammals of Washington Did you know 141 mammals make their home in Washington? The little brown myotis bat, the white-tailed jack … Continue reading →

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Not recommended

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Jim deMaine
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