Category Archives: happiness

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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