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Who needs Google maps anyway?
Reminiscent of Burma Shave. Thanks to Sybil-Ann.
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Onomatopoeia should be fun!
The Bells Edgar Allan Poe (to be read aloud with friends!) I. Hear the sledges with the bells— Silver bells!What a world of merriment their melody foretells! How they tinkle, tinkle, tinkle, In the icy air of night! While the stars that oversprinkle All the … Continue reading
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Why We Should Not Build the Downtown Streetcar Connector
By Jim Margard in the Post Alley News Since when would a series of store closures along First Avenue help to revitalize downtown Seattle? Mayor Bruce Harrell and Seattle Department of Transportation’s vision of a First Avenue connector streetcar would … Continue reading
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Not in the news
Thanks to Pam P. Clarence Thomas Collapses from Exhaustion After First Full Day of Regulating Himself Other Justices are struggling with the arduous self-regulatory demands of the code of conduct, too. By Andy Borowitz
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One Day
Thanks to Mary Jane F. This song was sung by 3000 people in Haifa a few days ago. Arabic, Jewish and other voices, brought together by the singer Matthew Paul Miller. They had to learn this song in their 3 … Continue reading
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Quoth the Raven
Thanks to Mike C. Click here for the memory.
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Tough Decisions About Dementia and End-of-Life Care
Below is a letter published today in the NYT’s Sunday edition. It relates to this article: “My Father Didn’t Want to Live if He Had Dementia. But Then He Had It,” by Sandeep Jauhar (Opinion guest essay, Oct. 28) To … Continue reading
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A message about Veterans from USAA
Today and every day we are inspired by those who have sacrificed to serve and protect others. On Veterans Day, we honor our veterans’ unwavering commitment to preserving our freedom. Your sacrifices, whether on the battlefield or on the home … Continue reading
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Piano player needed!
From Lifestyle team! A great volunteer activity.
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It’s not only seniors that have memory issues
By Andy Borowitz in the New Yorker (Thanks to Pam P.) Responding to a question about Donald Trump’s business dealings, Ms. Trump said, “I’m sorry. I’m not familiar with that person.” Ivanka Unable to Remember Name of Her Father
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Now which letter should I use?
Thanks to Mike C.
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November
by Thomas Hood Thanks (I think) to Frank C., but did we need a reminder? No sun — no moon!No morn — no noon —No dawn — no dusk — no proper time of day. No warmth, no cheerfulness, no healthful … Continue reading
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Oh, don’t be so gloomy!
Thanks to Mary Jane F.
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How regressive are tax laws in Washington State?
Thanks to Mike C. A study from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy released on Wednesday concludes that Washington state still has the most regressive taxes in the U.S., meaning the poorest households pay a disproportionate amount of taxes compared to the richest households in … Continue reading
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