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Savvy Senior: A Checklist of What to Do When a Loved One Dies
By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
What steps need to be taken after a loved one dies? My 71-year-old uncle, who’s divorced with no children, has terminal cancer. He’s asked me to take care of his affairs so I would like to find out what I need to do after he passes away.
Unsure Nephew
Dear Unsure,
I’m very sorry to hear about your uncle. The death of a loved of can bring about a host of different tasks and responsibilities. Here’s a list of some things you can do now, and after his death, that can help keep a sad event from becoming even more difficult.
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New Release! ‘Double Trouble: 2 Maggie Dahl Mysteries’ Now Available on Amazon
Now on Amazon! Why not start the new year with some page-turning detection? Join Maggie Dahl and the cast of characters from the Maggie Dahl Mysteries as she finds herself in a new life, new town, and new adventure searching for killers who may very well be searching for her.
Double Trouble brings together the first two Maggie Dahl Mysteries: Black Cat White Paws, and Open Secrets. Maggie and her late husband David had left New York City for a new life in Lambertville, NJ. Soon after following their dream there, Maggie finds herself pursuing it alone after David’s sudden death. She opens Dahl House Jams, she devotes herself to success, and she comes face to face with murder.
In Black Cat White Paws, Maggie throws herself into solving the murder of her neighbor, whose cat Checks quickly becomes part of Maggie’s family. Her sister moves from Philadelphia to help her in this difficult time and forget her own rocky relationships with men. Soon the sisters are tracking down a killer and revealing a shocking secret that has kept a notorious case unsolved … until now.
In Open Secrets, Maggie has become a minor celebrity in town, and she suddenly finds herself trying to learn what happened to another one: local author Shanna Delaney, whose second book of essays threatens to reveal secrets someone wants kept unknown. Throughout the two books, we’re introduced to characters who all have one thing in common: life in an idyllic Delaware River community that had not seen a murder in decades … until Maggie Dahl came to town.
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The Weekly Readlines January 6
The Weekly Readlines (rhymes with headlines!) is a feature at LGBTSr.com, offering news you can use every Friday.
NEW: You can now get the unabridged Readlines with a subscription to my Substack newsletter, along with regular musings, opinion and philosophical misfires.
Quote for the Week: “We all look like domestic terrorists now.” – Hope Hicks, top aide to former President Trump, raging after the failed January 6 coup
BIG CUP: THE WEEK’S TOP STORIESFirst the good news: It’s 2023! Democracy did not read its own obituary in the year gone by. America moved into its post-pandemic phase, and the DOJ has a 99.8 percent conviction rate against the Capitol rioters.
House Republicans made history by failing to elect a Speaker for the first time in over 100 years. Kevin ‘Orange Nose’ McCarthy couldn’t get the votes, while a rebel caucus of 20 or so continued their trench warfare.
Mitch McConnell proved the undead are among us by becoming the longest-serving party leader in Senate history, and a suspect was arrested in the horrific murders of four University of Idaho students.
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The Twist Podcast #209: 2023 Here We Come! Listicles, Headlines, Hot Topics, and More!
Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose for our first podcast of 2023! It’s gonna be a good year. Today we tackle violence in the NFL, queer greeting cards (who knew?), and prepare ourselves for liftoff.
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Suggested Substack: The Garden of Forking Paths, by Brian Klaas
Now that I’m on Substack myself (Mark McNease On Topic), I’ve started discovering all the great writing and thinking being launched into the universe on this platform. I’ll be making occasional recommendations for anyone who likes to ponder deeply, and sometimes not-so-deeply, along with the writers putting virtual pen to paper.
Today it’s a fascinating substack called The Garden of Forking Paths, by Brian Klaas, Associate Professor of Global Politics at University College London. His most recent post is titled The Ten Days That Didn’t Exist
Here’s a very small sample, since the writing belongs to him! Check it out.
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The Twist Podcast #209: 2023 Here We Come! Listicles, Headlines, Hot Topics, and More!
Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose for our first podcast of 2023! It’s gonna be a good year. Today we tackle violence in the NFL, queer greeting cards (who knew?), and prepare ourselves for liftoff.
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Suggested Substack: The Garden of Forking Paths, by Brian Klaas
Now that I’m on Substack myself (Mark McNease On Topic), I’ve started discovering all the great writing and thinking being launched into the universe on this platform. I’ll be making occasional recommendations for anyone who likes to ponder deeply, and sometimes not-so-deeply, along with the writers putting virtual pen to paper.
Today it’s a fascinating substack called The Garden of Forking Paths, by Brian Klaas, Associate Professor of Global Politics at University College London. His most recent post is titled The Ten Days That Didn’t Exist
Here’s very small sample, since the writing belongs to him! Check it out.
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New Release! ‘Double Trouble: 2 Maggie Dahl Mysteries’ Now Available on Amazon
Now on Amazon! Why not start the new year with some page-turning detection? Join Maggie Dahl and the cast of characters from the Maggie Dahl Mysteries as she finds herself in a new life, new town, and new adventure searching for killers who may very well be searching for her.
Double Trouble brings together the first two Maggie Dahl Mysteries: Black Cat White Paws, and Open Secrets. Maggie and her late husband David had left New York City for a new life in Lambertville, NJ. Soon after following their dream there, Maggie finds herself pursuing it alone after David’s sudden death. She opens Dahl House Jams, she devotes herself to success, and she comes face to face with murder.
In Black Cat White Paws, Maggie throws herself into solving the murder of her neighbor, whose cat Checks quickly becomes part of Maggie’s family. Her sister moves from Philadelphia to help her in this difficult time and forget her own rocky relationships with men. Soon the sisters are tracking down a killer and revealing a shocking secret that has kept a notorious case unsolved … until now.
In Open Secrets, Maggie has become a minor celebrity in town, and she suddenly finds herself trying to learn what happened to another one: local author Shanna Delaney, whose second book of essays threatens to reveal secrets someone wants kept unknown. Throughout the two books, we’re introduced to characters who all have one thing in common: life in an idyllic Delaware River community that had not seen a murder in decades … until Maggie Dahl came to town.
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Kapok Aging and Caregiver Resources: What They Don’t Tell You About Hospice Care
By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH
The following excerpt is reprinted with permission from Kapok Aging and Caregiver Resources.
Hospice care provides important support at the end of life, allowing people dignity and quality of life. Yet, it’s also a topic that’s highly misunderstood.
Part of the problem is that end of life is a scary idea. Many of us avoid talking about it for as long as possible. There are also many myths and misconceptions about hospice, making it even harder to know what’s true.
In this post, we’re looking at some of the less well-known details about hospice. Many of these are positive, but there are some problems with hospice care in the mix as well.
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Savvy Senior: Simple Home Safety Solutions for Aging-in-Place
You can listen to my interview with Savvy Senior’s Jim Miller HERE.
By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Falls and fires are the two things I worry most about for my elderly father who lives alone. Do you have any suggestions on what we can do to help keep him safe, and keep an eye on him from afar?
Concerned Daughter
Dear Concerned,
Of course! There are a number of small adjustments and modifications you can make to your dad’s home to help protect him from falls and fires, both of which cause thousands of injuries and deaths each year. Here are some tips to get you started.
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The Weekly Readlines December 30 (Now with Audio!)
The Weekly Readlines (rhymes with headlines!) is a feature at LGBTSr.com, offering news you can use every Friday.
NEW: You can now get the unabridged Readlines with a subscription to my Substack newsletter, along with regular musings, opinion and philosophical misfires.
Quote for the Week: “The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” – Michael Altshuler
BIG CUP: THE WEEK’S TOP STORIES First the good news: 2022 is almost over—the good, the bad, and the meh. Brittney Griner spent Christmas a free woman. The January 6 Committee’s final report is a best seller. Daniel Craig and Hugh Grant are lovers in Glass Onion. And Kari Lake went down to defeat in Arizona. Can 2023 possibly be better?
Putin’s killing spree continued with another Russian mogul falling out a hotel window. New York GOP Rep-elect George Santos coined the word ‘Jew-ish’ in response to his shopping list of lies. And the House passed a $1.7 trillion spending bill with the help of Senate Republicans who see the crazy coming when the GOP takes the House in January.
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The Twist Podcast #208: Our Year End Best Worst Whole Shebang Last Show of the Year!
Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose for our year end best, worst, and everything in between fabfest! We give our own best-ofs, shade some of the shady stuff, remember all the good things, and anticipate a great new year.
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The Twist Podcast #208: Our Year End Best Worst Whole Shebang Last Show of the Year!
Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose for our year end best, worst, and everything in between fabfest! We give our own best-ofs, shade some of the shady stuff, remember all the good things, and anticipate a great new year.