Category Archives: Holidays

Happy Easter!

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Jim deMaine
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Joy to the world! – a message from the Queen

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Jim deMaine
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Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Jim deMaine
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‘Tis the season

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Jim deMaine
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Best Christmas Ever – SNL

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Jim deMaine
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“Baby It’s Cold Outside” becomes controversial

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: There are two versions with the sexes reversed in this video clip – the second is hilarious. Is it flirting or harassment? I find it pretty tame when compared to “modern” rap songs.  From the NYT: “Rock Hudson did … Continue reading →

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Twinkle Twinkle Freeway Park

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Hi All! You and your community are invited to our 7th Annual “Twinkle Twinkle Freeway Park” on Friday December 7th. Join us for an evening of Caroling, Smore’s and Holiday fun! I’ve attached a poster, so please print and share … Continue reading →

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Conversations to avoid on Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From the NFL to the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade, Donald Trump has turned once-neutral topics into a minefield. Our advice? Keep quiet.  One big happy family – just don’t mention the turkey in the room. Photograph: Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images Football and … Continue reading →

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Rockwell’s Freedom from Want reimagined

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Dick D

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Valentine on the beach

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Jim deMaine

 

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Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Jim deMaine

From Tom Gibbs: We hope you enjoy this – We thought it was beautiful. Please click here for this beautiful video

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A letter to Santa

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Jim deMaine

The following was written by a 13-year-old girl still (maybe on some level) believing in Santa. She might just be related to me but I take no credit: “Dear Santa Claus,                    … Continue reading →

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Our elevator lobbies show holiday festivities

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Click “read more” to visit floors 26 – 1 (except for 4 & 5)

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A magical visit to Garden D’Lights

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Hope you get a chance to visit Bellevue’s Botanical Gardens – it was a fun Skyline sponsored trip. Amazing improvements since our last visit years ago.  

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Santa’s elves snapping pics

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Images sent in by an unknown elf. Do we have more of Santa’s photo bugs out there??       Hey, do you have a favorite pic?

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