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Book Review: Beheld, by TaraShea Nesbit
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
The Bookworm
“Beheld: A Novel” by TaraShea Nesbit
c.2020, Bloomsbury $26.00 / $34.99 Canada
275 pagesEither you are a Have… or you are a Have Not.
If you Have, you feel secure, knowing that what you need is close. If you are in the latter category, you may want for much and own very little. It’s not fair, it’s not equitable, and in the new book “Beheld” by TaraShea Nesbit, it gets worse.
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Featured Book Double Feature: Brad Shreve’s ‘A Body in a Bathhouse’ and Jon Michaelsen’s ‘The Deadwood Murders’
It’s no secret that I write gay mysteries and have come to know a few others who do, too. Among my current favorites are Brad Shreve and Jon Michaelsen’s newest releases. For anyone looking for some gripping good reads during this national downtime, or any time at all, check these out.
A Body in a Bathhouse
Brad ShreveOn the verge of bankruptcy private investigator Mitch O’Reilly takes any gig that comes his way while running his Eye Spy Supply shop in a forgotten Los Angeles strip mall. After two tours in Afghanistan, Mitch’s life amounts to running his store, coping with his fun-loving sister, Josie, and scoring with anonymous men he meets online. That changes when he gets a break. A beloved comedy scriptwriter is murdered at a bathhouse, and Mitch is hired to prove the innocence of the club custodian. Adapting from a two-bit gumshoe to a high-profile sleuth proves more challenging than he expected. Continue reading.
The Deadwood Murders: A Kendall Parker Mystery (Book 2)
Jon MichaelsenA mutilated conventioneer. A trail of bodies. The same grim signature.
Homicide Detective Kendall Parker isn’t sure he wants to return to the police force. His last case ended with the arrest of an innocent man for murder, and his long-time homicide partner was killed in the process. On leave from the APD, Parker has gotten sober, smoke-free, and is rebuilding a life alone. Continue reading.
Have a book to recommend? Email me at: editor AT lgbtsr.com. – Mark
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American Society On Aging Hosts Webinar: What We Can Do to Support LGBT Adults Living with Dementia (PDF)
The American Society on Aging recently hosted a webinar focused on the needs of LGBT adults living with dementia and their caregivers. This was part of the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center webinar series sponsored by the Administration for Community Living.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) older adults may be at greater risk for dementia and yet many services are not designed with LGBT individuals in mind. The San Francisco LGBT Dementia Care Project is an innovative project with the goal of increasing access to dementia-capable care for the LGBT community. This seminar will highlight the importance and challenges of reaching a vital but invisible population. Learn how you and your organization can be more attuned to the needs of LGBT constituents with dementia by adapting policy and programmatic changes.
Presenters: Arthur Chan, Margarida Remedios
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Podcast Pick: The Twist 2.0, with Hosts Rick Rose and Q
Full disclosure, I used to be the co-host of The Twist Podcast with Rick Rose. After taking my leave from the show, Rick teamed up with the fabulous Q, and together they’ve been putting out a first-rate, engaging, often funny and always informative podcast: Twist 2.0.The show’s premise is simple: A Boomer (Rick) and a millennial (Q) “walk into a bar,” and start talking. Topics are relevant, current, and often hot. LISTEN UP.
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Steve Hayes: Tired Old Queen at the Movies – Northern Pursuit
Errol Flynn plays a Canadian Mounted policeman and fights off Nazi invaders who’ve landed a submarine in Hudson’s Bay in Raoul Walsh’s wartime adventure, NORTHERN PURSUIT. Filled with typical Warner Brothers spectacle, fast paced action and suspense, it’s a perfect vehicle for Flynn who works with a superb supporting cast which includes; handsome Helmut Dantine as the ultimate, evil commander, Julie Bishop as the pert love interest, and Gene Lockhart as a weaselly traitor. It’s fabulous entertainment for an early spring evening.
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The Savvy Senior: Medicare Expands Telehealth Services to Help Keep Seniors Safe at Home
By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Does Medicare cover telehealth services? My 71-year-old mother has chronic type 2 diabetes but is very concerned about going to the doctor for fear of exposing herself to coronavirus. What can you tell us?
Avoiding the Doctor
Dear Avoiding,
Yes! Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Medicare recently announced that it will be expanding coverage for telehealth services to help keep vulnerable seniors safe at home. Here’s what you and your mom should know.
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Lee Lynch’s Amazon Trail: A Giant
By Lee Lynch
Phyllis Lyon “We lost a giant today,” tweeted California State Sen. Scott Weiner, who is chairman of the LGBTQ caucus. A giant is exactly what the ninety-five-year-old Phyllis Lyon was, along with her partner Del Martin, who died at age eighty-seven in 2008.
My friend the sailor broke the news to me. She e-mailed, Del and Phyllis made a difference in my life. Yours too? No finer compliment could be given.
I responded: Oh, this hurts. They certainly made a difference for me. I was able to read their creation, “The Ladder,” from age fifteen on. They were role models as a couple and in their activism. Thanks for breaking it to me.”
Yes, with my hair slicked back by my father’s Vitalis, in the hand me downs from a boy across the court, hoping to someday own a pinky ring, and waiting to reach an age when I could frequent the rough and tumble gay bars downtown, my girlfriend Suzy and I spotted the magazine founded by Phyllis and Del.
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Molly DeVoss, Cat Behaviorist, Returns to the One Thing or Another Podcast
Cat behaviorist Molly DeVoss returns to the podcast this week to talk about the effects of stay-at-home orders and physical distancing on animals and shelters across the country. We also revisit some advice on adjusting cat behaviors and making sure our homes are well-adjusted for every member of our family, those of us with two legs and those of us with four.
Molly DeVoss, Cat BehavioristBe sure to check out her organization, Cat Behavior Solutions (catbehaviorsolutions.org), and consider making a donation when you stop by.
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What’s Cooking: The Happy Medium’s Gazpacho Recipe
What’s Cooking is a feature at LGBTSr highlighting readers’ favorite recipes. Have a recipe to share? Email us at: recipes @ lgbtsr.com
The following recipe was provided by Jeff McKeehan, The Happy Medium and husband to Dave Hughes of Retire Fabulously fame.
Gazpacho Trivia: This dish, beloved throughout Spain, plays a central role in the hilarious Pedro Almodóvar film, “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown”, starring a very young Antonio Banderas.
Equipment Needed:
Blender with approx. 48 -60 oz capacity.
Wire strainer, approx. 8” diameter, with medium-to-fine mesh
Short-handled soup ladle (for pressing contents through strainer)
Flexible spatula for scraping sides of blender and mixing bowl
Large, lightweight (plastic or stainless steel, not glass) mixing bowl with approx. 60 oz capacity.
Container with tight-fitting lid and closeable pour spout, with approx. 50-60 oz. capacity
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Dave Hughes: Stay-At-Home Orders May Provide Preview of Retirement for Some
By Dave Hughes, Retire Fabulously
This article was written on April 2, 2020, about three months into the global COVID-19 pandemic. In the United States, most state governors have issued stay-at-home orders. Everyone except essential workers is urged to stay home and only venture forth to procure necessities, maintaining a distance of at least six feet from others. Soon, we will be asked to wear face masks. Some people already are.
First, I would like to express my most sincere gratitude for those who must go to work, often placing themselves in danger: those in the medical professions, grocery store employees, delivery drivers, etc. You are heroes!
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Leslie Jordan Becomes An Instagram Sensation
Actor Leslie Jordan has been around for decades but recently found himself becoming an Instagram sensation during the national semi-quarantine. You can see his videos HERE, as he helps lighten a very dark time.
“For a really long time, I had 20,000 followers. People would tell me, “Oh, that’s nothing,” and I said, “Are you kidding me? 20,000 people want to hear from me.” And then Megan Mullally from “Will & Grace” reposted something I posted, and I had 80,000 followers. They kept saying, “That’s still nothing.” I go, “What do you mean? That’s 80,000 people.” And it stayed at 80,000 for a really long time, and then I’m not sure what happened. The shutdown, of course, we all had to hunker down and stay at home, and my number started — I would just notice, oh my gosh, I’ve got like 20,000 more. Who are these people? I had no idea. It’s all of a sudden becoming popular, and how is this happening?” – Leslie Jordan, in the Washington Post
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Cathy’s Wealth of Health: Staying Healthy with a Rainbow of Foods
By Cathy McNease, Herbalist
I know of no better food advice for a long healthy life than to strive towards eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables every day. Each color provides a power pack of nutrients to stave off chronic diseases and promote vitality. The USDA recently provided a new icon to represent a healthy diet, thanks to the work of Michelle Obama in attempting to raise food consciousness and tackle the childhood obesity epidemic. The image is a plate with ½ being devoted to fruits and vegetables, ¼ for proteins (lean meats, beans, eggs) and ¼ for grains (with the suggestion that at least ½ of the grains are whole grains). Off to the side is a small circle representing reduced fat dairy products (a glass of low fat milk or a container of yogurt). The brilliance is in its simplicity. Whether you are a child or a senior, you can understand the guidance. (Go to www.choosemyplate.gov for more dietary guidelines.) Most of us, even the healthiest of eaters, need to eat more fruits and vegetables. Reminding yourself of the rainbow helps move you towards that goal.
