Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash A school administrator was telling me how confusing she found her new retired status. In her career, one of her responsibilities had been helping first-time teachers get acclimated to the profession. As for retirement, she said, “I don’t think we as a society really do anything that helps people transition to whatever […]
No. 35/July 5, 2023 NewScan is a biweekly briefing on news relevant to readers of The EndGame. NewScan is a premium feature exclusively for paid subscribers. States Rush In Where Congress Fears to Go While Congress remains locked in partisan paralysis, several states have acted on their own to ease the financial burdens of long-term […]
Photo by R.D. Smith on Unsplash Have you ever been lost in a book? And by lost, I mean so completely drawn into the story that you can’t even hear when people call your name? The EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. If so, […]
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Photo by Adi Goldstein on Unsplash An unpleasant strand of prejudice has been injected into the 2024 Presidential contest. In case you’ve been sleeping under a rock, the news media have made much ado about the idea that President Joe Biden, at 80, is too old to be elected to a second four-year term. The EndGame is a […]
No. 34/ June 21, 2023 NewScan is a biweekly briefing on news relevant to readers of The EndGame. NewScan is a premium feature exclusively for paid subscribers. Out, Damned Stuff! Overflowing closets and groaning file cabinets are sure signs that your possessions have taken control of your life. Do not let them bully you, say professional […]
Photo by Alice Pasqual on Unsplash The EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. As the American political climate became more divisive and the national conversation devolved into a national hollering contest, food became the sole subject on which my family members could agree. We […]
Photo by Susan Q. Yin If you’ve ever dealt with a major medical emergency, you know that getting the best care and making the best decisions is confusing at best, frustrating and maddening at worst. I watched a friend battle for months with doctors, nurses, aides, and an insurance company on behalf of her ailing […]
No. 33/ June 7, 2023 NewScan is a biweekly briefing on news relevant to readers of The EndGame. NewScan is a premium feature exclusively for paid subscribers. Social Prescriptions: An Alternative Approach to Non-Medical Concerns Health care providers in the U.K. and Canada are increasingly using social prescribing – recommending non-medical treatments – i… Read more
Photo by John Moeses Bauan on Unsplash [Note to subscribers: While I am on a brief vacation, I am reposting a past column. Don’t worry: the summer rerun season at The EndGame is short.] The EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. My mother-in-law is […]
