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In case you missed the action

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In time past

Thanks to Mary M.

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Falling back

Thanks to Frank C.

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The dismantling of Herschel Walker

Thanks to Mary Jane F. Ed note: Very powerful speech, but should this be done from the pulpit–mixing politics and religion?

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Flying high

Anyone know where this is? Thanks to Rosemary W.

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Kevin McCarthy: Making a list and checking it twice

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Smoke Be Gone

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Mozart by a 5 year old!

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Even the cats are tough in Ukraine

Thanks to Pam P.

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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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Dominoes

Thanks to Pam P.

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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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Masking kids

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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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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The Queen

Thanks to Pam P.

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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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Why?

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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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Quite a view

Thanks to Rosemary W.

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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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