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Sue Katz: An Interview with author Stephanie Schroeder, co-editor of Headcase: LGBTQ Writers & Artists on Mental Health and Wellness
The following is reprinted with permission from Sue Katz’s Consenting Adult blog.By Sue Katz
Stephanie Schroeder – writer and peer advocate – and her co-editor Teresa Theophano – writer and social worker – have brought together 38 important pieces of writing on the topic of LGBTQ mental health today in their anthology Headcase: LGBTQ Writers & Artists on Mental Health and Wellness. Stephanie is known for her hard-hitting socially-aware journalism and one other book, her moving memoir.
The enthusiastic reception of Headcase is reflected in its reviews where comments call it “ground-breaking,” “poignant,” “terrific and essential,” and “a diverse democracy of voices.” I spoke to Stephanie Schroeder about the process of putting together such a pioneering work.
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The Twist Podcast #95: Insane Trump Posse, Gilligan Forever, The Twist List, and the Week in Headlines
Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take a look at the Trumpy Horror Picture Show, the enduring magnificence of Gilligan’s Island, a podcast recommendation for Fagsy Malone, and the week in headlines.Enjoy The Twist on Libsyn, iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, Castbox, Spotify, and TheTwistPodcast.com.
Copyright 2019 MadeMark Publishing
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The Twist Podcast #95: Insane Trump Posse, Gilligan Forever, The Twist List, and the Week in Headlines
Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take a look at the Trumpy Horror Picture Show, the enduring magnificence of Gilligan’s Island, a podcast recommendation for Fagsy Malone, and the week in headlines.Enjoy The Twist on Libsyn, iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, Castbox, Spotify, and TheTwistPodcast.com.
Copyright 2019 MadeMark Publishing
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Sue Katz: One Day Mid-Cape Cod Loop Without Walking Much
Sue Katz By Sue Katz
Reprinted with permission from Sue Katz’s Consenting Adult blogIt’s hard to be on vacation when your bad knee conspires with your tendinitis-afflicted feet to keep you from walking more than a block or so at a time. What to do?
We started out from the exceedingly comfortable Hyannis Harbor Motel, and walked one block along the Harbor to fuel up with a fulsome brunch at the Black Cat Tavern. Besides the classic breakfast, the hamburgers are stupendous. A conversation with the knowledgeable manager, Paul Crosby, who was born and bred in the area, led to him sketching out the perfect car trip for us.
We first headed for the Chatham Lighthouse (above) where there is an exquisite look-out parking area overlooking a white sand beach. We had luck: the sky was blue and the sun was shining, so only some sand bars separated the identically sparkling azure water and sky.
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The Savvy Senior: Air Travel for Older Passengers
By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
My son is getting his PhD next month and I would like to fly my parents in from across the country for his graduation, but I have some concerns about the flights. My dad is 82 and has trouble walking long distances and uses an oxygen tank for his COPD. What airport or airline services are available to help elderly passengers?
Proud Mother
Dear Proud,
Flying across the country can be exhausting for anyone, but for seniors with health issues or physical limitations it can be extremely challenging. Here are a few flying tips and a number of resources that can help.
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LGBTSr Has Moved!
Some stories are just too long to shorten, so I’ll keep it simple: LGBTSr.org is now at LGBTSr.com. It’s about the Benjamins, not the branding. I had two hosting accounts and only need one, so … with the reinvigorated LGBTSr comes a new home, but look closely or you’ll miss it! It’s that simple. Just visit us here at LGBTSr.com. The original site will remain as an archive until the end of June, 2019.
Thanks for stopping by! And remember, happiness is a new email subscriber.
NOTE: it’s not too late to subscribe and have a chance to win our Great Spring Giveaway: an Amazon Fire HD8, for one lucky subscriber drawn at random on May 1. You must be a U.S. resident for shipping purposes.
Mark McNease/Editor
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The Twist Podcast #94: Queer and Disabled, the GOP Puts a Hit on Omar, Bernie Scores a TKO, and the Week in Headlines
Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take a look at the Trump-led hit on Ilhan Omar, being queer and disabled, Bernie’s Fox debate bash, and the week in headlines.Enjoy The Twist on Libsyn, iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, Castbox, Spotify, and TheTwistPodcast.com.
Copyright 2019 MadeMark Publishing
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The Savvy Senior: Finding Health Insurance Before Medicare Kicks In
By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
I will be retiring in a few months and need to get some health insurance for my wife and me until we can enroll in Medicare. What are my options?
About to Retire
Dear About,
There are several places early retirees can find health insurance coverage before Medicare kicks in, but the best option for you and your wife will depend on your income level and your health care needs. Here’s where to look.
Government Marketplace
If your yearly income falls below the 400 percent poverty level after you retire, the Affordable Care Act (ACA aka Obamacare) marketplace is probably your best option for getting health coverage because of the premium subsidies they offer, which will reduce the amount you’ll have to pay for a policy.
ACA health insurance is major medical insurance that covers essential health benefits with no annual or lifetime coverage maximums. And they can’t charge you more or deny you coverage because of a pre-existing health condition.
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Gay Travelers Magazine Visits The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
This article first appeared in Gay Travelers Magazine
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is a place that everyone should visit. Learn about the exciting “space race,” climb inside space capsules and a Space Shuttle, watch IMAX movies, dine on-site, eat with an astronaut or watch an actual thundering, ground shaking rocket launch.
Each year, more than 1.5 million guests from around the world experience their very own space adventure by exploring the exciting past, present and future of America’s space program at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Built in 1967, today the Visitor Complex is one of Central Florida’s most popular tourist destinations.
SUGGESTED ITINERARIES
ONE DAY VISITS
One Day Visit: Family with Children Under 10 Years of Age
- Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® presented by Boeing® – 1 hour
- Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour including Apollo/Saturn V Center – 2 hours
- Space Shuttle Atlantis® with Shuttle Launch Experience® – 2 hours
- Journey To Mars: Explorers Wanted – 30 minutes
- Children’s Playdome for Junior Astronauts – 30 minutes
- Dining and shopping – 1 hour
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It’s a Cat’s World with Molly DeVoss and ‘Cat Talk Radio’
We’re cat lovers and several months ago, after adopting a cat with some behavior issues, I was connected to Molly DeVoss, of Cat Behavior Solutions. Her advice was essential in resolving the problems, and today we have two great girls, Wilma and Peanut, who brighten our lives and each other’s. Molly knows her stuff!
Molly and co-host Dewey now offer a regular podcast/radio show on all things cat. If you’re a cat person, and even if you’re not, the education you’ll get from Molly and her guests is unbeatable. Tune in sometime, and fasten your headphones!
Cat Talk Radio is all about cats, what makes them do what they do, why they occasionally misbehave and what cat guardians can do to fix it. We educate you on how to modify unwanted cat behavior by providing the proper environment and stimulation, enabling cats to express their natural behaviors in ways that are preferable for both the humans and cats. You will learn how to have fun with your cat, fascinating cat facts and be inspired to try new things, which will lead to a happier relationship and closer bond with your cat. We’ll also call attention to the plight of cats in our country, feel compassion for their challenges and share the message. Cat Talk Radio is broadcast live every Friday at 2 PM Pacific Time/4 PM Central Time/5 PM Eastern Time on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel.
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It’s a Cat’s World with Molly DeVoss and ‘Cat Talk Radio’
We’re cat lovers and several months ago, after adopting a cat with some behavior issues, I was connected to Molly DeVoss, of Cat Behavior Solutions. Her advice was essential in resolving the problems, and today we have two great girls, Wilma and Peanut, who brighten our lives and each other’s. Molly knows her stuff!
Molly and co-host Dewey now offer a regular podcast/radio show on all things cat. If you’re a cat person, and even if you’re not, the education you’ll get from Molly and her guests is unbeatable. Tune in sometime, and fasten your headphones!
Cat Talk Radio is all about cats, what makes them do what they do, why they occasionally misbehave and what cat guardians can do to fix it. We educate you on how to modify unwanted cat behavior by providing the proper environment and stimulation, enabling cats to express their natural behaviors in ways that are preferable for both the humans and cats. You will learn how to have fun with your cat, fascinating cat facts and be inspired to try new things, which will lead to a happier relationship and closer bond with your cat. We’ll also call attention to the plight of cats in our country, feel compassion for their challenges and share the message. Cat Talk Radio is broadcast live every Friday at 2 PM Pacific Time/4 PM Central Time/5 PM Eastern Time on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel.
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Featured Book: Shortest Way Home: One Mayor’s Challenge and a Model for America’s Future, by Pete Buttigieg
Shortest Way Home: One Mayor’s Challenge and a Model for America’s Future
Pete Buttigieg
347 pages (hardcover edition)
$16.77 harcover, $14.87 Kindle
Publisher: LiverightI first noticed “Mayor Pete” a few years ago because he was the mayor of South Bend, Indiana. I grew up two cities over, in Elkhart, and my father had a music store for many years in South Bend. I knew the town well, and seeing them elect an out gay mayor was something I took great pleasure in (and no small surprise).
Now Pete Buttigieg is running for the Democratic presidential nomination and he’s turning a lot of heads: the man is smart, extremely well-informed, erudite (does anyone say that anymore?), a policy wonk who doesn’t sound like one, and a man with exceptionally wide appeal on the issues: just ask nervous Republicans.
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Book Review: Chronicles of a Radical Hag (with Recipes), by Lorna Landvik
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
The Bookworm Sez“Chronicles of a Radical Hag (with Recipes)” by Lorna Landvik
c.2019, University of Minnesota Press
$25.95 / higher in Canada 306 pagesThey say you can’t take it with you.
The money you’ve amassed, the property you own, jewelry, art, and fancy cars won’t mean a thing once you’re dead and gone. No, you can’t take it with you, but in the new novel “Chronicles of a Radical Hag (with Recipes)” by Lorna Landvik, what’s been left behind?
If you asked Haze Evans how old she felt, she’d probably never say the truth (81), but not because of vanity. No, despite creaky knees and her status as the oldest employee at the Granite Creek Gazette, she preferred to focus on staying active, curious, and productive by writing a feature column several days a week.