Category Archives: happiness

$upport Our $taff!

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Our $O$ campaign is in high gear! Remember, we’re aiming for 100% resident participation! So far, 81% of our residents have contributed to this fund to express our thanks to our valued employees. Place your check payable to the Skyline Residents’ Association … Continue reading →

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Conversations to avoid on Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From the NFL to the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade, Donald Trump has turned once-neutral topics into a minefield. Our advice? Keep quiet.  One big happy family – just don’t mention the turkey in the room. Photograph: Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images Football and … Continue reading →

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Rockwell’s Freedom from Want reimagined

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Dick D

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Simon Sinek on Millennials in the Workplace – and how to deal with our cell phones

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Are you having trouble understanding the entitlement that some millennials have and their immersion in social media and cell phones. This video will help you understand why this generation is having so many problems as they enter the … Continue reading →

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To be happier, focus on what’s within your control

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Ed Note: One time I flew into to JFK from my overseas post and went to the airline counter to check on my transfer flight to Austin. She kind of cringed and said, “I’m sorry sir there’s been a mistake, … Continue reading →

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Flawed – falling in love with a plastic surgeon

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Jim deMaine
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Is stress good for teenagers?

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Ed Note: When my kids were in Junior High, the Principal felt that stress and competition was not good for the kids. Hence, there were no school sports teams and grades were deemphasized. The object was to build up the … Continue reading →

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StoryCorps and the human voice

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From Wikipedia: StoryCorps interviews usually take place between two people who know and care about each other. They can be friends, family, or mere acquaintances. A trained StoryCorps facilitator guides participants through the interview process. At the end of each … Continue reading →

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Getting old is a state of mind according to Flossie Lewis

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Jim deMaine
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A Skyline birthday

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From Mike Caplow: “Several Skyliners assembled for dinner with Bruce Parker and two of his daughters on July 9, 2018 to celebrate his 95th birthday.  A lovely dinner, beautiful table decorations and an amazing cake from Madison Park Bakery.  Bruce … Continue reading →

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Two classics, one car

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From Gordon Gray: “How about posting this one for inspiration?  Came from Margarete Biermanski, herself an inspiration!”

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5 Billboards in Seattle

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Have you noticed any of these billboards around town. It’s billed as a “New art project, A LONE, combats civic loneliness with public empathy.” Click here for the full article. From Crosscut: “Stinson says A LONE (which is up through May) was … Continue reading →

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The smart home is coming!

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Mary Montgomery sent along this interesting article from Forbes Magazine. Some aspects of the smart home sound gimmicky to some but there are aspects which promote safety and comfort. I hear rumors that Skyline is considering having an apartment configured … Continue reading →

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“Happiness is a choice we make”

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Is happiness a choice? This could be the subject of a long essay or a rousing debate, but John Leland has written a book about his observations of the “oldest old.” Click here for his book. Tonight he appeared on … Continue reading →

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