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Bob Dylan’s “Forever Young” – an anthem for retirement communities
Thanks to Bob P. for sending this along. Many artists have recorded this song. My favorite versions are those by Bob Dylan and the band and by Pete Seeger singing with a youth group. May God bless and keep you … Continue reading
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Coming down
The Graystone tower crane is coming down currently. You might recall the crane that fell across Mercer Street in 2019. The winds became gusty while they were doing such a takedown; in a hurry, workers bypassed some stability safety measures. … Continue reading
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Increasing use of the Skyline725 blog
Ed Note: There are now 169 subscribers to our Skyline725 blog. You can see some interesting blips in usage (note the COVID onset increase in 2020). Also, there’s an astounding increase in “hits” over the last few months. Recently, individuals … Continue reading
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Shoot all of them down?
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Bay Area nonprofit brings solar lanterns to Ukraine as Russian missiles pummel power grid
Thanks to Pam P. By Tara Campbell Bay Area nonprofit SunLight Ukraine is bringing much needed solar lanterns to Ukrainians, as many struggle without power amid Russian missile strikes.EMBED <>MORE VIDEOS Bay Area nonprofit SunLight Ukraine is bringing much needed … Continue reading
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Dis-learning DeSantis
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Thoughts about aging
Thanks to Rosemary W. “The Years between 50 and 70 are the hardest. You are always being asked to do things, and yet you are not decrepit enough to turn them down.” T.S. Elliot “At age 20, we worry about … Continue reading
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It seems like yesterday
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Also, stay off ladders
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The causes don’t match either!
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Skyline, 2/3s complete
This Google Street View, from the St. James side of the 9th & Columbia intersection looking SW, likely dates from 2006. The Tower is up to the 17th floor above 8th Avenue, ten to go on the front side’s shed … Continue reading
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Graystone tower crane
They have moved the external cage up to the top, likely a sign that you can watch the takedown process this weekend or next. The cage supports the top while a multistory section is unbolted and slid out sideways.
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No more Amazon donations to SRA
Amazon announces end to its decade long charity program, leaving charities that rely on the company’s donations in a lurch. Author: Associated PressPublished: 12:29 PM PST January 25, 2023Updated: 12:29 PM PST January 25, 2023 SEATTLE — Amazon’s surprise decision to shut down its AmazonSmile … Continue reading
Understanding the zeros
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