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I’m reading the blog, sometimes in completely different place & timezone, I note the time when some of these stories are put up. I am always amazed at your work so I just wanted to say thank you. I am at odds with are digital age sometimes, but you provide a top-notch connection to my neighborhood. So once again, a well deserved thank you!
P.S. Do you sleep at all?
Topic: Lost engagement ring
I lost my engagement ring sometime in the month of March, most likely somewhere out and about on the peninsula. It is has an oval shaped stone, and a white gold band. Was hoping someone has stumbled across it. If you happen to come across something that meets the description, I would so greatly appreciate it if you could reply.
Thank you!
This week the UN is meeting to negotiate a ban on nuclear weapons. What a great idea! The US refuses to participate. The United States led a BOYCOTT of U.N. talks on on Monday. Despite the boycott, more than 100 nations did take part, although none of the participating countries possess nuclear weapons.
Asked to explain the US boycott, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley said: “You’re going to see almost 40 countries that are not in the General Assembly today. And that’s 40 countries that are saying, in this day and time, we would love to have a ban on nuclear—on nuclear weapons. But in this day and time, we can’t honestly say that we can protect our people by allowing the bad actors to have them, and those of us that are good, trying to keep peace and safety, not to have them.”
Our ambassador, Nikki Haley, says that we can’t negotiate a ban because we are ‘the good guys’ and we can’t allow the ‘bad actors to have them.’ This is ridiculous in so many ways! First, how is it that we are the good guys …. Our ambassador should brush up on her history of genocide of Native Americans, slavery, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Vietnam, contra wars in Central America, overthrow of Allende in Chili, the overthrow of Mosaddegh in Iran, and the tragedies in Afghanistan and Iraq. Furthermore, how does participating in negotiations allow bad actors to have nuclear weapons? Isn’t negotiation about keeping the bad actors from acquiring nuclear weapons? Who do you negotiate with….those you already agree with ….?
Please write your representatives and demand that the US participate in negotiating a Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty. It is unacceptable for our representative to the United Nations declare that the United States won’t even talk about a ban; it must perpetuate its nuclear arsenal. While the United States stands on the sidelines, more than 100 nations are attempting to work out a tangible pathway toward the total elimination of nuclear weapons. Without US participation the effort can’t succeed.
Moreover, the U.S. government plans to spend $1 trillion to upgrade and expand the capability of its nuclear arsenal. This will not protect us, it will fuel a nuclear arms race among the nine nuclear nations and push non-nuclear powers to try to develop them. A nuclear arms race invites catastrophe. Perhaps there will be a nuclear accident, a sociopath will gain possession of a nuclear weapon, or nuclear weapons will be used by one or more of the nuclear powers in war. The only way to ensure that these weapons will not bring catastrophe is to work toward their total elimination. This is the way to protect our people.
West Seattle Neighbors for Peace and Justice are part of the state-wide coalition of organizations working together to promote nuclear disarmament. If not in ‘this day and time’, then when? Join us.
I just signed up for Medicare, but am still employed and have medical insurance. Soon I would like to retire and understand
I will need a supplement to my Medicare. Any advice on plans would be very appreciated. I am a single, 65 year old female in relatively good health. I plan to travel out of state at times and need a supplement which will cover me. I will start the Part B Medicare after I retire also. Any suggestions.. It all looks so confusing. Thank you.I am writing on behalf of Seattle Glee Clubs, a local, nonprofit adult amateur singing organization, We are in the process of looking for new rehearsal space. We were wondering if you might be able to help spread the news to see if there is a local business or church that might have a space for us.
The Seattle Glee Clubs has been in existence for 25 years. We have rehearsed in West Seattle for over 11 years. We currently have two subgroups: the Seattle Metropolitan Singers (The Met)and the Offbeats. We rehearse from September through May, and perform concerts from October through June. We also sing at retirement communities, community centers, and The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition to benefit Pike Place Senior Center. In addition to bringing music into the lives of our community, we support other local nonprofits benefitting women and children such as Mary’s Place and LifeWire by collecting donations at our concerts.
We are looking for space for up to 35 people to rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30 – 9:30 pm. There may be occasions when additional evenings might be needed. We are also looking for secure storage for file cabinets of music, amplifiers, microphones and other accessory equipment.
We have been taking the next few months to find just the right fit for our organization. We are looking to forge a long-term relationship with a corporate sponsor, church, school, performance space or warehouse that would be willing to offer us a very low rate of rent for a tax write-off. Promotion of the corporate sponsor through our members, website, and concert programs would be one of the benefits.
More information about the Seattle Glee Clubs can be found on our website http://www.seattlegleeclubs.org.
I look forward to all replies and the possibility of creating a relationship with a local entity for a mutually benefitting proposal. You can email me at pmjantz@gmail.com
Sincerely,
Phyllis Jantz
Board Vice President and Seattle Metropolitan Singers member
West Seattle, Washington
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