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My favorite so far – a bit of sanity and fun
Thanks to Sue and Don P!
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SRA/EAF kickoff today at 2 PM on Zoom
Don’t forget! Today is the start of our 2020 Employee Fund drive to show the wonderful staff our Appreciation. The meeting, on Zoom, is between 2 PM and 3:30 PM — the link is on the CareMerge Portal. There are … Continue reading
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Reality Bursts the Trumpworld Bubble
By Maureen Dowd in the NYT WASHINGTON — Fate leads the willing, Seneca said, while the unwilling get dragged. For his entire life, Donald Trump has stayed one step ahead of disaster, plying his gift for holding reality at bay. … Continue reading
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How the melody was made
Clint Eastwood was a mere 36 he starred in the spaghetti western classic, “The Good, The Bad and the Ugly!”Some may remember the film and are enveloped by the story while others reflect on the theme song for that motion picture which … Continue reading
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A new arrival
Thanks to Mary Jane F! ANNE LAMOTT (September 20) re RBG God stopped by before I woke so they left me a note that said Ruth was resting and getting used to her new digs. They said she’s having a … Continue reading
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What sex is the computer?
Thanks to Pam P!
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Rioting in major cities across the U.S. has spread to Sarasota, a wealthy and artsy Florida retirement community.
Thanks to Pam P. for this “news” 🙂 Protesters marching in Florida’s ritzy Sarasota led to widespread rioting and looting. Items taken were limited to laxatives, vitamins, hearing aid batteries, reading glasses, energy drinks, designer masks and surgical stockings. The … Continue reading
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Early Notice – Proposition 1 will be on the November 3rd Ballot
What: King County / Harborview Medical Center Prop 1 Bond MeasureWho: Presentation by Ted Klainer, Harborview Capital Projects ManagerWhen: Tuesday, October 6th 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Where: The Zoom Link will be on CareMerge, or you can sign up in the … Continue reading
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FUNNY HOW SOME PHOTOS COME OUT
Thanks Sybil-Ann! A smile – is a sign of joy. A hug – is a sign of love. A laugh – is a sign of happiness. And a friend like me? – Well that’s just a sign Of good taste!!
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The most and the least
Thanks to Donna D. (click open in a new tab if taking too long to download)
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“Facing Death: Finding Dignity, Hope and Healing at the End” (New Book)
Ed note: This book is a project I’ve been working on for at least ten years–finally born. Notices will be posted here about Zoom discussions at local bookstores. Perhaps the one of most interest will be a Town Hall presentation/interview … Continue reading
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How to check the air quality
Thanks to Mark D. There’s a great website to check current air quality, click on https://www2.purpleair.com/ fo the latest updates.
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Who Can Win America’s Politics of Humiliation?
Thanks to Donna D. Trump or Biden? By Thomas L. Friedman Opinion Columnist About four years ago, without asking anybody, I changed my job description. It used to be “New York Times foreign affairs columnist.” Instead, I started calling myself the … Continue reading
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Small Japanese Town to Test First Autonomous Amphibious Bus
Tiny Naganohara aims to beat the world and operate the first self-driving amphibious bus for tourists Ed Note: Perhaps a new way of commuting? Thanks to Gordon G. By John Boyd No longer a rare sight, amphibious buses can now be … Continue reading
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Running – COVID or Not. Let’s cheer them on.
From Lidia F: The article is from a newspaper (of very limited circulation). It was digitally scanned by Ann Parthemore who is my niece and who was impressed by the way these two women went about dealing with the pandemic … Continue reading
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Have you heard this one?
Thanks to Dorothy W.
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Time to rest a bit
Sunday and Monday will mark a time for this blog to rest a bit, get outside, take a walk – and, umm, get some work done. So stay tuned for next week when I’ll try to catch up. Honor the … Continue reading
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Caffeine, alcohol and sleep
Thanks to Gordon G.
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