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Why Your Social Life Is Not What It Should Be
Ed note: We got an important recent reminder from Cornelius that “Post COVID Self Imposed Isolation” is a sad reality. How can we bring more joy into gathering together, introducing ourselves to a new move-in, do less take-outs, etc. We … Continue reading
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Biden Releases Marijuana Offenders from Prison to Make Room for Trump Administration
Thanks to Pam P. “What’s worse, lighting up a spliff or stealing the nuclear codes? Come on, man,” President Biden said. By Andy Borowitz in the New Yorker
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They Were Entitled to Free Care. Providence Hounded Them to Pay.
Ed Note: This article raises the question about the blurred lines between a non-profit and for-profit organization. Some non-profits, like the Providence system, enjoy huge tax brakes and may not living up to their mission, moral or legal responsibilities. On … Continue reading
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President Joe Biden’s interview on 60 Minutes
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Mt. Si
My grandson climbed this favorite local peak last week and sent me this pic. In addition to Mt. Rainier, you can see Rattlesnake Lake and Ledge, an easier place to hike and fish.
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Wildfire Smoke Alert: Unhealthy Air Quality – update 9/10/22
Wildfire smoke continues to move into the Seattle area today (Saturday, September 10). A new fire, the Bolt Creek Fire near Skykomish, is sending additional smoke to Seattle. Air quality is now Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups in most areas and Unhealthy for everyone in … Continue reading
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4th-floor garden at Skyline West
In case you missed the reception…. Looking northeast toward 8th Ave.
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As Americans ditch Covid measures, pandemic worsens for the vulnerable
From The Guardian – thanks to Kate B. n the last few months, Dr Jeannina Smith has seen organ transplant recipients who have been very careful throughout the pandemic venture out for one activity, contract Covid-19 and lose their transplant. … Continue reading
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Be Careful What You Wish For
by William H. Calvin My high-school classmates wanted to make an impact with our 1957 senior-class gift to Shawnee-Mission High School, in the Kansas City suburbs.[1] The Senior Gift Committee had the bright idea of buying a painting, which would … Continue reading
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Washington is the first state to require all-electric heating in new buildings
Most new large apartment and commercial buildings must install heat pumps under the state’s new energy code. Thanks to Pam P. Click here for the full article.
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Spoon-O-Mystery
Please help Ann M. solve the utility of this strange spoon. Could it be to dig deeper into our favorite ice cream? Do you this heavy spoon is used for? Too rounded for grapefruit, too wide for marrow—what might it … Continue reading
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Amazing sculptures
Thanks to Mary Jane F.
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July 4th – a day of celebration and remembrance
Thanks to Pam P. It’s America’s 246th birthday, a midpoint of summer and a chance for communities to celebrate together Everyone knows the Fourth of July marks the day in 1776 when the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of … Continue reading
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The missing support at Graystone’s NE corner
A curious omission. Any other guesses?
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If the hat fits …..
Thanks to Mary Jane F.
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Getting our attention
Thanks to Mary Jane F
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Wine Tasting – Wednesday June 15th at 3:30 PM
The wine tasting on Wednesday, June 15, at 3:30, is being hosted by Skyline resident Berta Beveridge’s son Paul and his winery, Wilridge Winery. Berta hopes everyone will come to the delicious wine tasting, and enjoy wines her son Paul … Continue reading
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Reorienting the War on Drugs
Ed note: There will be an upcoming talk about this effort at Skyline in early June. Stay tuned! Click here for information on the I-1922 effort to reorient the war on drugs. Help us qualify I-1922 for the November 2022 … Continue reading
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