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Ronni Sanlo’s This Day in LGBTQ History (November 26 – December 2)
Ronni Sanlo’s This Day in LGBTQ History makes the past ever-present with daily rundowns of historic events and people.
Ronni Sanlo
THIS DAY in LGBTQ HISTORY
DECEMBER 3 -
Podcast Pick: History Briefs with Host Brad Shreve
I’m not a podcast connoisseur but I know a good one when I hear it, and History Briefs, with host Brad Shreve, is a winner. Brad burst onto the scene with his Queer Writers of Crime podcast (full disclosure, I was a guest), a wonderful series of interviews with LGBTQ+ writers of mysteries, thrillers and crime fiction. And now he’s hit on an idea whose time has come: short, 20-minute-or-less podcasts about historical facts and events we may never have even known we wanted to learn about – but we do! These podcasts are addictive, and can be listened to on the drive to work, or getting your steps in, cleaning the kitchen, or just sitting spellbound while he tells us the real stories of the Mayo Clinic’s beginnings, the famous and infamous Combat Zone in Boston, the some-say-dubious accomplishments of Alfred Nobel, and more.
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The Twist Podcast #178: Moms for Fascism, Holiday Hate Fest, Twist Tops Fave List, and the Week in Headlines
Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we consider the dark money-funded ‘Moms for Liberty’ fake grassroots thought police, the popularity of hatred this holiday season, our own Twist Tops must lists, and the week in headlines.
Have your own Twist Top recommendation to share? Email us at Tops @ TheTwistPodcast.com and we’ll include it on the show!
Enjoy The Twist on Libsyn, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, SoundCloud, and TheTwistPodcast.com.
Copyright 2021 MadeMark Publishing
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Savvy Senior: Senior Alert: Your old cellphone may not work in 2022
By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
My 80-year-old father has an old flip phone he carries around with him for emergency purposes, but I’ve heard that these devices will soon be phased out. Is this true? If so, how can we know if his phone will be affected, and where can I find him a simple new one that he can operate.
Searching Daughter
Dear Searching,
Yes, it’s true! If your dad’s mobile phone is more than a few years old, he will probably need to upgrade it in the very near future.
Why?
Because all of the major cell phone carriers – AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile – are shutting down their older 3G networks in 2022 to free up airwaves for 5G and other advanced services. So, if your dad is using an old 3G phone, like millions of other older Americans, he’ll need to get a new device if he wants to make calls, text or reach 911.
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Kapok Aging and Caregiver Resources: How to be a Caregiver for a Diabetic Patient – The Ultimate Guide
By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH
The following excerpt is reprinted with permission from Kapok Aging and Caregiver Resources.
Whether you’re a family member to someone with diabetes or are a direct care worker, being a caregiver for a diabetic patient can get overwhelming fast. You may be juggling multiple visits to specialists, constantly taking inventory and restocking a long list of diabetes care supplies, checking lab work results online, or trying to follow their doctor’s insulin therapy protocol.
Images from Kapok article You may have many questions. Can they eat that piece of pie? What do you do when they feel dizzy?
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Book Review: Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for An Era, by Laurence Leamer
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
The Bookworm Sez
Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for An Era by, Laurence Leamer
c.2021, Putnam $28.00 / $37.00 Canada 356 pages,Her lips are locked tight.
Your best friend knows all your secrets, and she’s keeping them; you told her things you had to tell somebody, and she’s telling nobody. You always knew you could trust her; if you couldn’t, she wouldn’t be your BFF. But as in the new book “Capote’s Women” by Laurence Leamer, what kind of a friend are you?
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Steve Hayes’s Tired Old Queen at the Movies Thanksgiving Review: Ethel Merman in ‘Call Me Madam’
From Steve Hayes, ‘Tired Old Queen at the Movies’
Ethel Merman has a field day transferring her Tony Award winning Broadway role to the screen in Irving Berlin’s movie musical CALL ME MADAM. With Donald O’Connor, Vera Ellen, George Sanders, Billy DeWolfe and Walter Slezak giving delightful support, it’s the perfect Thanksgiving treat! Happy Holidays from all of us at STEVE HAYES: Tired Old Queen at the Movies!
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Ronni Sanlo’s This Day in LGBTQ History (November 19 – 25)
Ronni Sanlo’s This Day in LGBTQ History makes the past ever-present with daily rundowns of historic events and people.
Ronni Sanlo
THIS DAY in LGBTQ HISTORY
NOVEMBER 25 -
Savvy Senior: How to Help Your Overmedicated Parent
By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
My 75-year-old mother is currently taking 16 different prescription and OTC medications and I’m worried she’s taking way too many drugs. Can you suggest any resources that can help us?
Worried Daughter
Dear Worried,
Unfortunately, millions of older Americans are taking way too many medications today, which raises their risk of dangerous side effects and drug interactions.
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The Twist Podcast #177: Build Back Biden, Liberal Gun Clubbing, Rittenhouse Syndrome, and a Twist Thanksgiving
Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we ponder the shallower meaning of the Rittenhouse verdict, fist bump the Biden presidency, spread the word for the Liberal Gun Club (Mark only), and offer up some timely thanks for Thanksgiving.
Have your own Twist Top recommendation to share? Email us at Tops @ TheTwistPodcast.com and we’ll include it on the show!
Enjoy The Twist on Libsyn, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, SoundCloud, and TheTwistPodcast.com.
Copyright 2021 MadeMark Publishing
Join Mark’s email list for updates, podcasts, giveaways, and his monthly newsletter! Reach us at: TheTwist @ TheTwistPodcast.com
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The Twist Podcast #177: Build Back Biden, Liberal Gun Clubbing, Rittenhouse Syndrome, and a Twist Thanksgiving
Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we ponder the shallower meaning of the Rittenhouse verdict, fist bump the Biden presidency, spread the word for the Liberal Gun Club (Mark only), and offer up some timely thanks for Thanksgiving.
Have your own Twist Top recommendation to share? Email us at Tops @ TheTwistPodcast.com and we’ll include it on the show!
Enjoy The Twist on Libsyn, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, SoundCloud, and TheTwistPodcast.com.
Copyright 2021 MadeMark Publishing
Join Mark’s email list for updates, podcasts, giveaways, and his monthly newsletter! Reach us at: TheTwist @ TheTwistPodcast.com
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Ronni Sanlo’s This Day in LGBTQ History (November 12 – 18)
Ronni Sanlo’s This Day in LGBTQ History makes the past ever-present with daily rundowns of historic events and people.
Ronni Sanlo
THIS DAY in LGBTQ HISTORY
NOVEMBER 18 -
The Twist Podcast #176: Book Burners Delight, Christie Drops the Mic, Celebrity Sweeties, and This Week’s Headlines
Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we consider the newest book burning craze, tip our hats to Chris Christie, name drop the sweetest stars in Hollywood, and scan the week in headlines – plus our Twist Tops must-list!
Have your own Twist Top recommendation to share? Email us at Tops @ TheTwistPodcast.com and we’ll include it on the show!
Enjoy The Twist on Libsyn, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and TheTwistPodcast.com.
Copyright 2021 MadeMark Publishing
Join Mark’s email list for updates, podcasts, giveaways, and his monthly newsletter! Reach us at: TheTwist @ TheTwistPodcast.com