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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.
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Free for Subscribers to LGBTSr.com: In Harmony with the Seasons: Herbs, Nutrition and Well-Being, by Cathy McNease, Dipl CH, RH
Now complimentary for all subscribers to LGBTSr.com: In Harmony with the Seasons: Herbs, Nutrition and Well-Being, by Cathy McNease, Dipl CH, RH.
Prefer a paperback? In Harmony with the Seasons is available on Amazon.Already a subscriber? Look for a link to your eBook copy in the weekly email. -
Free for Subscribers: In Harmony with the Seasons: Herbs, Nutrition and Well-Being, by Cathy McNease, Dipl CH, RH
Now complimentary for all subscribers: In Harmony with the Seasons: Herbs, Nutrition and Well-Being, by Cathy McNease, Dipl CH, RH.
Prefer a paperback? In Harmony with the Seasons is available on Amazon.Already a subscriber? Look for a link to your eBook copy in the weekly email. -
Podcast Pick: Rachel Maddow Presents Ultra
I’m listening to this podcast as I write this! It’s captivating, and the parallel to our own recent history is chilling. This one’s a must-listen. – Mark
About Rachel Maddow Presents Ultra
Sitting members of Congress aiding and abetting a plot to overthrow the government. Insurrectionists criminally charged with plotting to end American democracy for good. Justice Department prosecutors under crushing political pressure. Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra is the all-but-forgotten true story of good, old-fashioned American extremism getting supercharged by proximity to power. When extremist elected officials get caught plotting against America with the violent ultra right, this is the story of the lengths they will go to… to cover their tracks.
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Savvy Senior: How to Reduce Your Medical Bills
Dear Savvy Senior,
What tips do you recommend to Medicare beneficiaries dealing with hefty medical bills? My husband recently had open heart surgery and is recovering slowly, but the medical bills are coming in fast and furious and they’re putting us in medical debt.
Struggling in Springfield
Dear Struggling,
I’m sorry to hear about your billing struggles, but medical debt has unfortunately become a chronic problem in this country. According to U.S. Census data 19 percent of Americans households carry medical debt, including 10 percent of households headed by someone 65 or older. Even seniors on Medicare can easily get snagged in a web of complicated billing and coverage problems.
To help you slash your medical bills, here are some tips recommended by health care experts that you should try.