Julie Hall, who calls herself “The Estate Lady” has helped thousands of people with the challenging process of managing their deceased loved one’s possessions. In this excerpt from her new book, Inheriting Clutter: How to Calm the Chaos Your Parents Leave Behind, Hall offers recommendations for a few ways to keep your late parent’s memory alive.)
Even after their passing, your parents will always be Mom and Dad to you. Physically, they have left this earth, but I believe their memory will live on forever. Just as you were blessed to have them with you through all those years, you will be blessed to keep them alive in your heart.
Supplement Safety: It seems like these products should be harmless. After all, you use herbs all the time when you’re cooking. But some may not be safe, especially if you have certain medical conditions or take some medications. Talk with your doctor before taking any supplements.
Pan American World Airways, originally founded as Pan American Airways and commonly known as Pan Am, was the principal and largest international air carrier and unofficial flag carrier of the United States from 1927 until its collapse on December 4, 1991. It was founded in 1927 as a scheduled air mail and passenger service operating between Key West, Florida, and Havana, Cuba. The airline is credited for many innovations that shaped the international airline industry, including the widespread use of jet aircraft, jumbo jets, andcomputerized reservation systems. It was also a founding member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the global airline industry association.
Identified by its blue globe logo (“The Blue Meatball”), the use of the word “Clipper” in its aircraft names and call signs, and the white uniform caps of its pilots, the airline was a cultural icon of the 20th century. In an era dominated by flag carriers that were wholly or majority government-owned, it was also the unofficial overseas flag carrier of the United States. During most of the jet era, Pan Am’s flagship terminal was the Worldport located at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City.
The Kūkā‘ilimoku is the official e-newsletter of the 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard. The first issue came in September 1957 and continues as a monthly newsletter today.
Today we feature the August 1983 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Live DART Fire Training
* CAMS News & Views – golf adventures
* Lt Col Michael Tice – new Chief of Fighter Operations
* 154th Resourse Management Squadron News
* Meet Col Barrett Johnson, New 326th Air Division Commander
Review the entire the August 1983 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue
The Kūkā‘ilimoku staff has familiar names – Richard Shimomura, Charles “Doc” Gravitt, Charles Silva, and Raymond Santana.
Schools are reopening, amusement parks are welcoming back visitors, and outdoor dining is the new way to eat out. But despite the signs that life is returning back to normal, the coronavirus pandemic has gone nowhere.
That’s why a group of researchers at Duke University created a simple technique to analyze the effectiveness of various types of masks which have become a critical component in stopping the spread of the virus.
Thanks to Fred Hyun for sharing this article
You may have read reports that some people who recovered from COVID-19 went on to test positive a second time, raising the question: Can you get COVID-19 more than once?
The truth is: We don’t know yet how our immune system responds to this virus. So, as much as we might want to believe that this is a “one-and-done” type of virus, it would be a mistake to assume that getting COVID-19 makes you immune to getting it again.
From the September 1964 Issue of Hawaii Guardsman
The Air Guard’s 109th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron, located at Punamano (Kahuku), closed down operations in mid-July after 8 years of operation. The site was the nation’s first ANG radar station to go into 24-hour operation. Air Guardsmen of the 109th are now sharing Koko Head radar facility with (the) 169th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron. When the 169th moves to the soon-to-be-completed Mount Kaala radar site, the 109th may continue to operate (the) Koko Head station. (The) Kaala site should be ready by mid-1965, The Royal Guard participated, and two F-102 jet fighters thundered overhead at (the) close of the ceremony.
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The Kūkā‘ilimoku is the official e-newsletter of the 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard. The first issue came in September 1957 and continues as a monthly newsletter today.
Today we feature the August 1991 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Kenneth Miike, First 203 ARS Recruit
* 154th Composite Group Wins William Spruance Safety Award
* Chapter 18, ANG NCO Graduates Association
* CAMS News & Views – lots of familiar names
* Promotions – lots of familiar names
From the Consumer Reports website
The pandemic has brought many challenges, including how to balance your healthcare needs with trying to protect yourself from COVID-19.
“So many things have been postponed—not just things like hip replacements and cataract surgery but also regular medical appointments that seniors need to help maintain their overall well-being,” says Nancy Morrow-Howell, Ph.D., M.S.W.,
director of the Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging at Washington University in St. Louis.
While we don’t know just what the next few months will bring, it’s important to plan ahead and take steps that will help keep you as healthy as possible through the fall and winter. Here, the doctors’ appointments, vaccines, and more to focus on now, and how to get what you need safely.
These burgers are so much more than just meat on a bun
When you think of a food that’s all-American, the first thing that comes to mind is likely the burger. The simple sandwich of (typically) ground beef on a bun allows for considerable creativity. To celebrate this classic, we’ve tracked down the absolute best restaurant for burgers in every state as well as Washington, D.C.
Off the Hawaii Adjutant General’s Facebook page
Hawaii National Guardsmen who have been screening passengers at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport have received a technological upgrade thanks to the new thermal imaging cameras installed by the Hawaii State Department of Transportation. The Hawaii Guardsmen who were activated in March to support the states’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic have been augmenting the Airport Fire Department.
Whether you’re planning ahead for your own heirs or have been asked to serve as executor for someone else, it pays to understand what the role requires. The executor shoulders the fiduciary responsibility to keep track of all assets and debts for the deceased person and executes the instructions in the will for disposing the assets.
Claims against the estate could become the executor’s personal responsibility if funds aren’t handled correctly, says Hugh Drake, a partner with the Brown Hay & Stephens law firm in Springfield, Ill. The job can be a steep learning curve, especially if you know little about the deceased person’s possessions, the scope of the estate or where important papers were kept.
Here’s a step-by-step guide of what the executor will need to do
This post is also posted on the maroon drop down bar bar under “Bereavement” for future reference.
“Retirement is like a long vacation in Las Vegas. The goal is to enjoy it to the fullest, but not so fully that you run out of money.” This quote from Jonathan Clements is as apt a description as you can get.
Unfortunately, one of the most challenging aspects of retirement planning is that you have no idea how long your money will have to last. You can’t possibly know how long you’re going to live, so it’s pretty hard to figure out how many years of spending to plan for. There is data that can give you an idea of your average life expectancy. which can be helpful to get a better idea of how large your nest egg needs to be.
From the Car and Driver website
Trunks are an endangered species. While there are 19 vehicles listed here—one of which will merely be on sabbatical for a year—not one of them is a crossover. Okay, the Dodge Journey might plausibly be a crossover, but it’s really more like a front-drive zit with seating for five.
Every year, manufacturers tweak the model mix to reflect the market they expect to encounter in the upcoming year. Just like the cars discontinued last year, 2021 will bring far fewer two-door coupes and four-door sedans. It also means fewer small economy cars as they’re superseded by small, economy crossovers.
Will the world be better for these changes? Let’s hope 2021 is nothing but joy and life. Because, well, we’re sick of 2020, and we still have five months left.
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