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Letters to a young poet
Thanks to Pam P.
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Why have kids anyway?
Thanks to Bob P.
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How to Thrive in an Uncertain World
Thanks to Joan H. By Maggie Jackson in the NYT Ms. Jackson is the author of “Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure.” A close friend’s daughter was getting married in the pandemic summer of 2021. “We can’t invite friends … Continue reading
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What if a dog had a blog?
Thanks to Tim B.
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HB 2166 – establishing a POLST registry and certified DNR bracelets/medallions
Ed Note: I was contacted (see below) today by the Washington Seriously Ill Care Coalition about good news on the legislation moving to a committee hearing on the 16th. I plan to testify and have submitted my comments and the … Continue reading
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That nagging coffee cup
Thanks to Sybil-Ann
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Those four-story fires along Ninth Avenue (updated)
In the past several years, we (the Skyline retirement community; The Terraces is its Skilled Nursing, Memory Care, and Assisted Living branch) have had four big fires along Ninth Ave, #2 just across Cherry Street from the Terraces. Google Maps … Continue reading
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Rent a tree!
Hey, what a good idea! Thanks to Bob P.
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Trump–a symptom of the problem
Thanks to Mike C. An essay about Trump by Bouie in the NYT, prompted the following letter from a reader: “While it’s important to ensure that the Mar-a-Lago Messiah never gets anywhere near the White House, it’s also important for … Continue reading
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It’s not life or death, it’s more important than that (to some)
Thanks to Janet M.
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Running can beat passing and vice versa
Classic matchup of two coaching styles! For coaches analysis click here. Go Dawgs!
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We must understand January 6th
by Healther Cox Richardson
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Who’s visiting the Skyline blog during the past 365 days?
People from over 100 countries have visited stories posted on the Skyline725 blog! These numbers are the total “hits” on the blog from visitors.
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Happy New Year! Welcome to the final year of construction and the year RapidRide G service begins!
Thanks to Ann M. and Suzanne H.
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Finding Light in Winter
Claude Monet, “Snow in Argenteuil” (1875).Credit…Erich Lessing/Art Resource, New York By Mary Pipher in the NYT Dr. Pipher is a clinical psychologist and writer in Lincoln, Neb., and the author, most recently, of “A Life in Light: Meditations on Impermanence.” The … Continue reading
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Why?
Thanks to Sybil-Ann You know that indestructible black box that is used on airplanes? Why don’t they make the whole plane out of that stuff? Why don’t sheep shrink when it rains? Why are they called apartments when they are … Continue reading
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AI offers up New Year’s Eve poem
Thanks to Ann M asking (and AI’s rendering) In a quiet retirement haven, a festive New Year’s Eve, Senior citizens gathered, a celebration to weave. The dance floor beckoned, whispers of cheer, A night of merriment, auld lang syne near. … Continue reading
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January 6th Must Be a Federal Holiday — DEMOCRACY DAY — So We Never Forget
by Michael Moore Thanks to Pam P. On this, the third anniversary of that day in 2021, when the then still-President of the United States, who had but just two weeks left in office, having recently been removed by the … Continue reading
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Talking to ChatGPT
Me: “Write a sonnet Shakespeare style about the COVID variant s ChatGPT responds: “Upon this world, a silent foe doth creep, A variant, unseen, in shadows hide, Its surge, a tempest, doth the nations sweep, And hearts with fear and … Continue reading
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What’s with COVID
For a surprising update, please check the numbers on the Caremerge link. Stay safe!!
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What I really mean is ….
Thanks to Bob P.
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Anything stronger?
Thanks to Mary Jane F.
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