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Steve Hayes’s Tired Old Queen at the Movies: Gene Tierney in ‘Laura’
Beautiful Gene Tierney along with Dana Andrews, Vincent Price, Clifton Webb and Judith Anderson show how murder in the “smart set” is done in Otto Preminger’s sophisticated Film Noir LAURA (’44). Filled with witty dialogue, beautiful Oscar winning cinematography by Joseph LaShelle and the haunting theme music of David Raksin, which, when joined with the lyrics of Johnny Mercer, became a popular standard recorded by everyone from Frank Sinatra to Ella Fitzgerald. It’s a visual, suspense classic you won’t want to miss.
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Savvy Senior: What Happens if You Work While Receiving Social Security?
Listen to my One Thing or Another Podcast interview with Jim Miller.
By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
I started drawing my Social Security retirement benefits back in 2021 when I was forced to retire early, but I’m now interested going back to work part-time. Will this affect my benefits, and if so, how much?
Back to Work
Dear Back,
You can collect Social Security retirement benefits and work at the same time but depending on how old you are and how much you earn, some or all of your benefits could be temporarily withheld. Here’s how it works.
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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 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
Christianity Today -
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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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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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.