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Category Archives: happiness
Fall colors in the ODR
Jean Gibbs who heads up the flower group hopes you enjoy the unique arrangements. She also reminds us not to eat the flowers 😃
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The Thin Edge of Dignity – life of one resident in Assisted Living
Posted in Aging Sites, happiness, Health
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Bob Newhart on His Secretly Sick Humor and Turning 90
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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National Talk in an Elevator Day!
Thanks to Lorraine Woods for this note. It seems to me that the elevator talk a Skyline is a real plus in socialization. Are we a national model? It’s National Talk in an Elevator Day. Why do you need to know … Continue reading
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Staying warm at Crystal Mountain
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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Childrens’s answers to the great questions
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“What almost dying taught me about living”
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Why the community that sings together stays together
Eiluned Pearce is a postdoctoral research associate in experimental psychology at the University of Oxford. She is interested in the evolution of human organisation, and her work has been published in Psychology of Music and Arts & Health, among others. From Aeon: “In Bohemian … Continue reading
Having fun at COSTCO
Thanks to Al MacR for this one
Who was Sparky?
Thanks to Rosemary W for sending the video along From Wikipedia: “Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota,[3] Schulz grew up in Saint Paul. He was the only child of Carl Schulz, who was born in Germany, and Dena Halverson, who had Norwegian heritage.[4] His uncle called him “Sparky” after the … Continue reading
Brain chemistry and love – from BrainHQ.com
Thanks to Sally S who sent this in. BrainHQ is an online brain-training system that represents the culmination of 30 years of research in neurological science and related medicine. It was designed by an international team of neuroscientists, led by Michael Merzenich—a … Continue reading
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A friendly face at Skyline
Kim’s snowman sent in by Alice and Joe W
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Four Simple Words to Help You Live Well
By Tara Parker-Pope in the New York Times “During nearly 20 years writing about health, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with hundreds of top medical experts about how to live well. What I’ve learned from all of them can be … Continue reading
Meet the rural WA town privy to outhouse races
From Crosscut: CONCONULLY, Okanogan County —The rural town of Lind has its Combine Demolition Derby, Omak its Stampede and Suicide Race and at one time, Elma cheered on its slug races. In Conconully, a small town in Okanogan, the four-decades-old winter tradition is outhouse racing. “Conconully … Continue reading
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AgeWise King County Newsletter
Chair’s Corner: Your Time, Talent, and Kindness Go a Long Way In December, it is very tempting to write a cheery article about celebrating the holidays with families, food, friends, and fun. I don’t want to sound all doom-and-gloom, but … Continue reading
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$upport Our $taff!
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
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
Rockwell’s Freedom from Want reimagined
Thanks to Dick D
Simon Sinek on Millennials in the Workplace – and how to deal with our cell phones
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
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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Is stress good for teenagers?
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