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Trump pays his “respects” at Arlington
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Stories from the ICU–with a twist
Ed note: A few years ago, after my book was published, I had a series of interviews with Michael Hebb, the author of “Let’s Talk about Death (over Dinner): An Invitation and Guide to Life’s Most Important Conversation.” This 8th … Continue reading
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The Summer Day
Thanks to Pam P. Who made the world? Who made the swan, and the black bear? Who made the grasshopper? This grasshopper, I mean— the one who has flung herself out of the grass, the one who is eating sugar … Continue reading
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Research study mapping the brain at UW
Ed note: I was contacted by the UW researchers who asked me to post this information. Participants will be paid for the visits and travel costs will be covered. If you are interested in learning more about the Brain Map … Continue reading
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The Sommelier of politics
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RFK Jr.–first a worm, now a bear! What’s next?
Thanks to Mike C.
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19 Facts About Tim Walz, Harris’s Pick for Vice President
Mr. Walz, the governor of Minnesota, worked as a high school social studies teacher and football coach, served in the Army National Guard and chooses Diet Mountain Dew over alcohol. By Simon J. Levien and Maggie Astor in the NYT (thanks to Janet … Continue reading
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Commentary about “pay for play” in Trump’s 2016 campaign
By Heather Cox Richardson Today, Aaron C. Davis and Carol D. Leonnig of the Washington Post reported that there is reason to believe that when Trump’s 2016 campaign was running low on funds, Trump accepted a $10 million injection of … Continue reading
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True Meaning
Ed note: Perhaps we should quit puttering around and play golf! Thanks to MaryLou P. A teacher was taking her first golf lesson. “Is the word spelled P-U-T or P-U-T-T ?” she asked the instructor. ” P-U-T-T is correct,” he … Continue reading
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Memory Hub News
There’s a beehive of activity only a few blocks from Skyline–at the Memory Hub. Please click for the latest News!
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Psilocybin Therapy in Palliative Care | An EOLWA Update
The landscape of psychedelic-assisted therapies, particularly psilocybin, is undergoing significant transformation, especially in the context of palliative care. End of Life Washington (EOLWA) has advocated for the inclusion of psilocybin as a therapeutic treatment for seriously ill patients. Research and … Continue reading
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Hope, hate, heal and grow
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Comments from the future
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Montage reflecting the “real” the Supreme Court
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Working on the art-decorated screens on the Museum Tower
Thanks to Mike C. Ed note: Does anyone know the current status of this long delayed construction project?
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Comments from a widow
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