Category Archives: Education

Asking directions in Latin

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to my grandson who took 4 years of Latin at Garfield High. The YouTube video comes from a site called polymathy. Who speaks Latin anyway?

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Good morning. Is it time to start moving back to normalcy?

Posted on November 13, 2021 by Jim deMaine

From the New York Times. Thanks to Mary Jane F. Ed note: I think in some sense we’re all beginning to adjust to whatever the new normal is. We’re not sure yet, we’re uneasy, but COVID will recede into the … Continue reading →

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Memoir by beloved resident Thaddeus Spratlen

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Alice M. for bring this to our attention. Knowing Thaddeus, this will be a true success story in a sea of racism where the storms continue. Journey Up from Down South describes what struggle, resilience, hope, and family … Continue reading →

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Third world engineering

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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What it takes

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M.

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“Ask The Doctor” episode #6 – about Medical Aid in Dying

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Jim deMaine

At 11 AM on Tuesday 6/22, if interested, you can watch a live interview of Jim deMaine by Michael Hebb, the founder of End of Life Collective. The topic will be Medical Aid in Dying (MAID), often called Death With … Continue reading →

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Ask The Doctor

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Several folks have asked for more information about “Ask The Doctor.” The weekly 11 AM webinar will take place again this Tuesday the 25th of May at 11 AM. Watch on the link below if you get a chance. Here … Continue reading →

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Irrational Covid Fears

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Have you “herd” this? Perhaps in our restricted community of fully vaccinated people, it’s time to start lightening up a bit. A great place to start would be to remove the now unneeded barriers on our dining room … Continue reading →

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An 89-Year-Old Sharpshooter Takes Aim at India’s Patriarchy

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Jim deMaine

By Shalini Venugopal Bhagat in the NYT The 89-year-old woman stood in the courtyard of her home in northern India and picked up an air pistol. She tucked her pink head scarf securely into the waist of her long skirt and … Continue reading →

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A physician talks about the benefits of meditation and mindfulness — to our lives, immune system and mental status

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Do you know the science of the benefits of mindfulness and meditation is exploding exponentially. Please take time to listen to this physician present her experience with this in her life and her practice in anesthesia and intensive care. Her … Continue reading →

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The Tibetan Calendar

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M. Each year, the Tibetan Nuns Project sells a wall calendar through our online store. Our 2021 Tibetan Nuns Project calendar is available for order now. The Tibetan Calendar vs. the Gregorian Calendar The Tibetan calendar is thousands of … Continue reading →

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Eight ways the world could suddenly end

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G. This TED talk was about seven years ago. One of the predictions was about a pandemic!

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Test your knowledge

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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Estate planning – this Wednesday

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Barb W. ———- Forwarded message ———From: People’s Memorial <director@peoplesmemorial.org> Sponsored by King County Library System     Estate Planning with Aging Parents   How will you manage family finances and assets when your parents are unable?     … Continue reading →

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Alex Trebek, Longtime Host of ‘Jeopardy!,’ Dies at 80

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Jim deMaine

By Katharine Q. Seelye At a restaurant several years ago, a stranger went up to Alex Trebek, the longtime host of “Jeopardy!” and as strangers often did, tried to stump him. “The American flag flies here 24 hours a day, every … Continue reading →

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Inventions by women

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Donna D! People don’t realize all the things that were invented by women.  Here are just a few!  1.  The Car Heater Margaret A. Wilcox, born in 1838, was one of the first women mechanical engineers. She is … Continue reading →

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Free workshop on building resilience

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Jim deMaine

From my daughter’s friend I hope this finds you well!  I’m writing to invite you to participate in a free virtual workshop series I’m launching in October, called Building Resilience for Life.   Has it felt hard to hold all … Continue reading →

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Amazon Woman – kayaking down the Amazon

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Jim deMaine

From Berta Beveridge: My daughter-in-law, Darcy Gaechter, is once again scheduled to be on the Today Show to talk about her book, Amazon Woman.  Darcy and my son, Don, spent 142 days kayaking down the Amazon River, making her the first woman … Continue reading →

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FA(ke)CT – which is which?

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks Mary Jane F.

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18 Maps to think about

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Paul T. One can spend lots of time thinking about almost any one of these maps.  This is a fascinating set of maps showing a variety of similarities – and differences — in  the world as we think … Continue reading →

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Let’s Finish the American Revolution

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Jim deMaine

by Tim Egan from the NYT (thanks to Mary Jane F. for sending this) As baffling as it is to find statues of traitors, slaveholders and killers of Union soldiers ensconced in many a prominent square, consider the historical discordance … Continue reading →

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I am the flag – Jimmy Wledon

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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A pact with reason

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Jim deMaine

From Sue H – thanks This is an invitation to participate in an important online lecture series at the Mercantile Library of Cincinnati later in the summer. These free lectures are called A Pact With Reason and are brought to … Continue reading →

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