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Here’s a brief report. Over the past month the average views of the blog have been about 75/day with a high of 210 and a low of 48. Subscribers to the blog number 88 – and get notified with each … Continue reading →

Ed note: This sling could be useful is helping evacuate those with disabilities from high rises in event of fire, earthquake of elevator shutdown. Thanks to Bob P who found this in the University of San Francisco news: Two years … Continue reading →

Thanks to Gordon G for finding this!

Amazon’s history in a nutshell. Click here for the fascinating click-through story of how this amazing company seems to be taking over the world. Thanks Gordon G for sending this in.

Thanks to Magarete B for finding this.

Ed note: GoodRx really works! I used it yesterday to purchase a medication that was priced at $296 by my Plan D provider – for just $84 at Bartell’s using a GoodRx coupon printed out at home. From CNBC: Back … Continue reading →

Thanks to Margarete B for this interesting finding!

So, let’s say you’re trying to become a citizen. How would you do on this test? Click here to try!

One of those occasions when it keeps getting better and better–and it winds up costing $50 for film and processing (corrected for inflation, that was likely $100 back in my grad student days). Fortunately, I was shooting with an iPhone … Continue reading →

We have had a cancelation for the trip to Ashland. Cost of the trip is $1,823. Accommodations would be shared with Diane Stevens. See attached for a description regarding what is included. In addition there will be FREE chauffeur service … Continue reading →

The 2019 monstrosity could be replaced by something smaller and cheaper (this one costs $10 and would not have taken three men three hours to install)):

Thanks to Mike C!

Ed note: This article shows that we are up to speed at Skyline with so many opportunities to exercise and prevent falls: SAIL, Cardiofit, Men and Women on Weights, individualized programs, wake and stretch. Have you put in your 20 … Continue reading →

Thanks to Ann M for sharing this

Thanks to Dick D for finding this history for us. 621 9th Avenue, Seattle, Courtesy King County Tax Assessor The continued existence of the house at 621 9th Avenue is surprising, considering its First Hill location. Tall buildings loom near the … Continue reading →