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The Weekly Readlines February 3
The Weekly Readlines (rhymes with headlines!) is a feature at LGBTSr.com, offering news you can use every Friday.
Podcast Pick: Mo Rocca’s ‘Mobituaries.’CBS News correspondent Mo Rocca has always loved obituaries. Every Wednesday, hear fresh takes on famous legacies and uncover people worthy of their overdue moment in the spotlight.
Quote for the Week: “Worrying is like paying a debt you don’t owe.” – Mark Twain
BIG CUP: THE WEEK’S TOP STORIES First the good news: Philly makes the Super Bowl! Can our local favorites pull it off? And the Biden administration is ending the national Covid emergency in May.
A military general declared we will be at war with China in 2025. Pathological liar George Santos stepped down from his committee assignments after Republicans decided he was too criminal even for them. And Trump’s attacks on DeSantis have begun. Pass the popcorn.
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The Twist Podcast #213: Philly Makes the Super Bowl, Biden Cancels COVID, and Brad Shreve Talks Up Uruguay
Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we congratulate the Eagles, thank Dark Brandon for the coming COVID cancellation, and seriously consider moving to Uruguay after Brad Shreve’s listicle.
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Podcast Pick: Mobituaries, with Host Mo Rocca
CBS News correspondent Mo Rocca has always loved obituaries. Each episode of Mobituaries covers his favorite dearly departed people and things, from the ‘Latin Lover’ who redefined Hollywood masculinity in the 1920s to the TV dog who introduced kids to literature in the 1990s. Every Wednesday, hear fresh takes on famous legacies and uncover people worthy of their overdue moment in the spotlight. Even if you know the names, you’ve never understood why they matter until now!
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The Weekly Readlines January 27
The Weekly Readlines (rhymes with headlines!) is a feature at LGBTSr.com, offering news you can use every Friday.
Quote for the Week: “Listen, if there is such a thing as the woke mob in Florida, I aspire to lead it.” – Professor Marvin Dunn BIG CUP: THE WEEK’S TOP STORIES First the good news: Drag queens and their friends fight back in San Antonio, complete with firearms, and I have a new hero.
Two mass shootings occurred in California within days of each other, kickstarting America’s violent pastime for 2023. Classified documents keep turning up wherever Joe Biden (and now Mike Pence) forgot he put them. And voice of a generation David Crosby died at 81.
LGBTQ+ HEADLINESIndiana Lawmakers Launch All-Out Campaign Against LGBTQ Hoosiers
Indiana Capital ChronicleDeSantis Demands Info On Trans College Students
Daily NewsUnited Methodists Lose 1800 Churches in Split Over LGBT Stance
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The Twist Podcast #212: Second Amendment Drag Queens, One Sheet Food Ideas, and a Franklin Roosevelt Listicle
Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we consider which arms to bear with which outfits, salivate at some savory one sheet food suggestions, and offer a guest listicle from author and historian A.J. Schenkman!
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Cat Talk Radio with Host Molly DeVoss and Co-Host Dewey Vaughn: The Unhappy Cat
What makes your cat unhappy? Do you care how your cat feels? What are signs of feline unhappiness? What should you do if you think your cat is unhappy? Molly & Dewey talk through all of this and more!
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Kapok Aging and Caregiver Resources: How Do I Get My Siblings To Help Care For Our Aging Parents?
The following excerpt is reprinted with permission from Kapok Aging and Caregiver Resources.
Caregiving is rarely distributed evenly. Sometimes everyone pitches in, but often one child does the lion’s share of the caregiving, while others do little or nothing at all.
It’s frustrating and overwhelming, especially if you’re burning out trying to support your parents.
So, how do you change the dynamic? How do you get your siblings to help with care?
While there isn’t a magic phrase that will make them get on board, there are some valuable things to think about and new approaches to take. Some may even get your sibling to help, while others may change the situation in other ways.
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Drag Queens Fight Back Against Armed Protestors (Vice News/YouTube)
Right-wing media and politicians have spent months equating drag shows with pedophilia, but this San Antonio community is fighting back. When armed protestors came to town, the community met them on the streets — fully prepared. Vice News Tonight’s Dexter Thomas Jr. meets up with one of San Antonio’s drag queens and the rest of the community to see how they are handling the rise in hate.
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Savvy Senior: The Best Reacher Grabber Tools of 2023
By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend some good reacher-grabber tools for seniors with back or hip problems who need help picking things up off the ground? I bought a cheap one a few months ago that doesn’t work very well but would like to find one that does.
Bad Back Betty
Dear Betty,
A good “reacher-grabber” is a very practical and popular tool for anyone who struggles with injuries, arthritis or loss of mobility. It works like an extension of your arm allowing you to reach down and pick things up off the ground without bending or stooping over. It can also help with reaching and grabbing things in high overhead places, as well as areas that are difficult to get to.
But with so many different types of reacher-grabbers on the market today, finding a good one that works well for you is not always easy. Depending on your needs, here are some top-rated products to consider.
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EVENTS: 12th Annual LGBTQ+ Elders In an Ever-Changing World Conference (Online, June 15)
Save the date:
Thursday, June 15, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST / *4.5 CEUs available
Conference Fee:
$95 – with CEUs / $75 – No-CEUs / $25 – Seniors and Students
Registration details will be provided in a follow-up post.
View the conference website HERE.
A virtual one-day conference focusing on interdisciplinary practice and community engagement for people working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning + older adults and caregivers.
People looking for alternative resources, services, or community programs to help support their individual aging or caregiving needs are also invited to attend.
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The Twist Podcast #211: Our Very Own Rick Rose Birthday Celebration! Plus Terror in the Heartland
Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we celebrate Rick’s presence on Earth another year! The terror stuff is just for kicks. We’ve got news, listicles, food faves and more. Put your headphones over your party hats and join the fun.
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The Weekly Readlines January 20
The Weekly Readlines (rhymes with headlines!) is a feature at LGBTSr.com, offering news you can use every Friday.
Quote for the Week: “People come up to me, they actually want to work longer.” – GOP Rep. Rick Allen, speaking from another planet to defend his push to raise the Social Security eligibility age. Nowhere does he mention that no one is forced to stop working. BIG CUP: THE WEEK’S TOP STORIES First the good news: As of January 22, we’ll be entering the Year of the Rabbit. The rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace and prosperity in Chinese culture. 2023 is predicted to be a year of hope. In the words of the great intergalactic philosopher Jean-luc Picard, “Make it so!”
SCOTUS issued its report on the investigation into who leaked the Dobbs decision, determining to no one’s surprise that we will never know the culprit. In the words of Chief Justice John Roberts, “Make it so!” Georgia Rep. Rick Allen claims people want to work longer before retirement, in his defense of raising the eligibility age for Social Security. House Republicans have brought back smoking in Congressional offices, ensuring that if Covid didn’t get them cancer will. Nothing demonstrates masculinity like smelling like an ashtray at last call.
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Restaurant Review: Sergeantsville Inn Earns 4+ Yums and a Spot on the Top List (Sergeantsville, NJ)
By Mark McNease
Where: Sergeantsville Inn
601 Rosemont Ringoes Rd.,
Sergeantsville, NJ 08559
Tel: 609.397.3700
Cost: $$$$
Food: 4+, service 5Since opening under new ownership just months ago, Sergeantsville Inn has reestablished itself as a dining destination. We hadn’t been there for several years, and we wanted to return after the Inn’s reopening following a fire in 2015 that destroyed the interior. We liked the food before, and this time it was nothing short of spectacular.
Located at the corner of Route 523 and Rosemont Ringoes Road in Sergeantsville, NJ, the Inn has been around for generations. It has one of those original stone facades you find in structures built in the 1800s and earlier. First named for the Sergeant family, the Inn has been a private residence, a feed store, and a local fixture in the community since its founding.