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A gentle reminder

In talking to others, we seem to be noticing some relaxing of the use of social distancing and the use of face masks by residents in IDL. As you probably read, even the White House with daily testing has had … Continue reading

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Seattle skyline

Tuesday night view from West Seattle, looking NE. Our 26th-floor observation deck was very comfortable Friday night; ought to be perfect this weekend. Cushions are out but, alas, restoring the shade sail is delayed until June because we didn’t get … Continue reading

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Did you remodel?

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TONIGHT: Locke, Bono at Virtual Civic Cocktail!

Thanks to Mary Jane F.! To help keep you informed and engaged during this stay-at-home time, Seattle CityClub is partnering with Town Hall Seattle and Seattle Channel to present Civic Cocktail as a free, live, digital event! Grab a beverage, a bite, and a comfy seat in your own home as … Continue reading

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Irish ducklings and the cat

Thanks to Rosemary W!

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Waiting

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Is the coast really clear?

Thanks to Barb W.!

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Aren’t babies amazing

Click here if you need a hug! https://www.facebook.com/barricae/videos/10156625182707924/ Thanks to Alice and Joe

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Absolute timing

Thanks to Gordon G!

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WA seems past the peak pandemic

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Limerick from Skyline

Here’s a great one from Ann A. Where’s yours? I hear limerick writing is easy.The very thought is making me queasy.My friends know where it’s at,They have it down pat,For them it is totally breezy. How can they all be … Continue reading

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Skyline.Notices 4/16/20

Giveaway Val got fingernail polish for her birthday – three colors: purple, golden yellow, and rosey red. Would anyone like to try them out? Just let Val know: vlynch14@gmail.com Announcement There hasn’t been much to announce in these notices in … Continue reading

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Shut in to shut out the threat – Kaiser Health News

Thanks to Barb W.

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The views

Also, I’ve been writing some short pieces for Medium.com lately. Here are the free links to them. https://medium.com/@william.calvin/post-pandemic-times-ad832f040094?source=friends_link&sk=8845b6997be862691591748cbc4009f5 https://medium.com/@william.calvin/lessons-from-the-choir-the-science-behind-cloth-face-masks-76248d18bf0e?source=friends_link&sk=b4a9c4243c446c3f700146af0837cee9 https://medium.com/@william.calvin/facing-up-to-the-climate-crisis-78b899f15c15?source=friends_link&sk=811b31e171413976924db09e55fcb4e2 Remember that our roof deck has walking room.

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What if ……

Thanks to Don P. for these thoughts. What if … ❤️❤️❤️ So they have canceled the rest of the school year, students are going to miss 2.5 months of education. Many people are concerned about students falling behind because of this. … Continue reading

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Babies in masks!

Thanks to Marilyn DiB!

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Bird song opera

Thanks Barb W!

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The Work of the People

A poem of praise: The Work of the People. A prayer of thanks to all the goodness that surrounds us in a time of crisis. (Thanks to Diane S)

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Kate Smith sings God Bless America

For background please click here and disregard the original post which had inaccurate information about the origins and versions of God Bless America.

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Guide to protect your Zoom-ing

Jim S. has sent along a useful guide to make your use of Zoom less prone to bugs. My Zoom updated today so some bugs may already be fixed. Please note that this guide also includes suggestions for those who … Continue reading

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Streaming from Town Hall

Stay linked to Town Hall–click here. Thanks to Put B.

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Watch the National Theater from your home

Dorothy W. has sent along this info. Click here for the web site. Bringing National Theatre Live to your home At a time when theatre fans around the world can’t visit their local theatres or cinemas, we’re excited to launch … Continue reading

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Skyline.Notices 4/2/10

Query Sylvia Pererson asks: Can these Legacy Recipes please be shared online?They would be interesting. On the flip side – if anyone wants a good recipe for (whatever) would they consider requesting one from the readers? Give-aways Put Barber says: … Continue reading

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Llandudno marauders: the herd of goats running riot through a Welsh town

Name: Llandudno. Age: Old. There’s been a settlement here on the Creuddyn peninsula in North Wales since the stone age. Famous for: Mining heritage, splendid Victorian architecture and gorgeous beaches. Llandudno is known as the Queen of the Welsh resorts. Well that’s what it was … Continue reading

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Wipes alternatives

Thanks to Sue P: The following  is a quote today from the usually staid New York Times which gave me a good chuckle. It was part of an article about hard-to-get items.        Wipes alternatives Use a spray bottle with water … Continue reading

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