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As Long as There is Life
Hope for a better 2024 By DAVID B. WILLIAMS – (thanks to Mary M). David is the son of a Skyline Resident On August 1, 2005, I flew as far north as I had ever been, to a barely visible … Continue reading
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Israel has lost the moral high ground
By David Horsey Seattle Times cartoonist Hamas terrorists’ vicious Oct. 7 surprise attack on Israeli civilians took 1,200 lives, making it, in proportion to Israel’s small population, far worse than the 9/11 attacks on the United States in 2001. Attendees at … Continue reading
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Dr. Abe Bergman: Wise words on changing the world
Thanks to Mike C. – letter from a Skyline Resident Re: “Dr. Abe Bergman treated Seattle and the nation” [Dec. 13, Opinion]: The editorial recognized Dr. Abe Bergman’s formidable achievements as a child advocate but failed to pass on his … Continue reading
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What’s the purpose of life?
from Ralph Waldo Emerson “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”
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Inflation hits the 12 days of Christmas
Thanks to Mary M. The PNC Christmas Price Index® is an annual tradition which shows the current cost for one set of each of the gifts given in the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” It is similar to the U.S. … Continue reading
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Gratitude
DAN RATHER AND ELLIOT KIRSCHNER Another circle around the sun… A time to take stock, and fill stockings. To mark abundant candlelight, and dwindling sunlight. To look backward, and forward, and backward once again. We remember those who have passed.And the headlines that … Continue reading
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Christmas on the couch
Thanks to Sybil-Ann
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Right-wing pundits tremble in fear of … tap-dancing
Thanks to Mike C. and Bob P. From the Washington Post By Catherine Rampell Hide your children, hide your wives. A radical force is sweeping the nation, threatening to destroy everything that God-fearing Americans hold dear. That threat, according to Fox … Continue reading
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And maybe add a lane for scooters
Thanks to Sybil-Ann
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If for squirrels, why not for us?
Thanks to Sybil-Ann The bridge, across Olympia Way near Civic Center circle, has attracted international attention and is now a local landmark. The Nutty Narrows Bridge was built in 1963 by a local builder, the late Amos Peters, to give squirrels … Continue reading
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Say adieu to “adieu”
Thanks to Mike C. Ed Note: This one is for Wordle geeks. Interesting start to improve your game in 2024 with a clean “slate.”
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My Jewish Charlie Brown Christmas
By James Poniewozik in the NYT Ed note: Today Dec 17th is the last day this 30 minute classic will be available for free on your apple device. Just go to the Apple TV+ web site and find the link there. … Continue reading
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Don’t Waste Your Money: How to watch ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’
Ed note: Today December 17th is the last day that Apple T V+ is making this classic available for free (see below). Sad that it will no longer be shown on the usual TV networks. (WHTM)– For the fourth year … Continue reading
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Journal of Aid-in-Dying Medicine
Medical journals and research have not dealt much with death and dying. The interest has mainly been in literature, art and poetry–and more recently in laws that deal with medical aid in dying. In the last several years there has … Continue reading
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Gate A-4 by Naomi Shihab Nye
Thanks to Jan H. for finding this YouTube link so we can listen to the poet
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Becoming Agents of Change
Thanks to Mary M and Pam P Arab-American poet Naomi Shihab Nye recalls a transformative, unexpected occasion of generous acceptance: Wandering around the Albuquerque Airport Terminal … I heard an announcement: “If anyone in the vicinity of Gate A-4 understands … Continue reading
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God’s beautiful creation
Thanks to Ed M.
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