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Making a wine barrel
Thanks to Gordon G. Barrel’s like this cost $1,300 new. The largest maker of these barrels in the US had his factory in Tenn.
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First Hill Community News
First Hill Community News Vol. 120 Plan Your Trip to the Frye Art Museum The Frye Art Museum is reopening to the public on Thursday, February 11th. The hours of operation for the Frye will be Thursday – … Continue reading
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Olives
Thanks to Sybil Ann. Insensitive to all parties involved, but can we still smile?
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Predictions from 1956 – an example of an interesting but false video!
Ed note: I was fooled, but not a sharp eyed resident who was suspicious and checked this out on Snopes. Here is the commentary on their web site: This is not a genuine PSA from the 1950s. This video was … Continue reading
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WACCRA Presentation on advance care planning
Referencing Facing Death: Finding Dignity, Hope and Healing at the End
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America, the unrecognizable
By David Horsey Seattle Times cartoonist An aggressive, destructive horde of Trump supporters invaded the United States Capitol on Wednesday and temporarily halted the counting of certified electoral votes by Congress. It was an appalling act of insurrection that followed a rally in … Continue reading
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Happy New Year!
Thanks to Dorothy W. Here are 12 things to consider as we get closer to closing the door on one of the most horrible years of our lifetime: 1. The dumbest thing I ever bought was a 2020 planner. 2. I was … Continue reading
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Shouldn’t have done that!
Thanks to Diane S.
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Two Christmases
Thanks to Linda W. “Adlai, do you remember two kinds of Christmases? There is one kind in a house where there is little and a present represents not only love but sacrifice. The one single package is opened with a … Continue reading
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Sulfur on your shoes? Kiss through a handkerchief?
Thanks to Sue P. Notice posted in Dublin during the Spanish Influenza epidemic. THE PUBLIC IS URGED TO STAY OUT OF PUBLIC PLACES SUCH AS CAFES. THEATRES, CINEMAS. AND PUBLIC HOUSES. SEE ONLY THOSE PERSONS ONE NEEDS TO SEE. REFRAIN … Continue reading
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Hamildolph (An American Christmas Story) – Hamilton Parody
Thanks Mary Jane!
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The future of drones is here
Two examples: firefighting and planting trees!
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Dealing with grief
Great program on grief including speakers like Maria Shriver and Atul Gawande. Click here to watch.
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It’s party time – Friday at 2 PM on Zoom and 370
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Brooks’ source
Brooks: “My analysis begins with a remarkable essay that Jonathan Rauch wrote for National Affairs in 2018 called “The Constitution of Knowledge.” https://www.nationalaffairs.com/publications/detail/the-constitution-of-knowledge Some excerpts from Rauch: On any given day, of course, we won’t all agree on what has … Continue reading
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Book discussion at Town Hall Monday evening
Jim deMaine with Katy SewallFacing Death with Dignity, Hope, and Healing Is it possible to have a good death, free from unnecessary pain and trauma? What if our final days were designed to bring about reconciliation … Continue reading
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