Unavoidable, Adventures in Aging
The idea for Unavoidable came about when Sue, Shan, along with their two siblings realized their parents were not “Nucking Futs” they were just aging. As adult children of aging parents, they discovered they weren’t sailing this boat solo.
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Remembering 911 (opens the original)
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Like the Kennedy assassination, we all remember where we were when the towers of the World Trade Center were attacked and collapsed. Today marks the 25th anniversary of that terrible tragedy. Sue and Shan ask today that you remember the images, the faces, the stories, and the emotions. Remember how we came together as a united nation. Not since WW2 had there been such a surge in expressions of patriotism. Remember the flags, the red, white, and blue ribbons and bracelets. Remember the pride we f
The COVID Experience 2 (opens the original)
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COVID 19 - We all went through it. We have our own experiences, our own stories. Today on Unavoidable-Adventures in Aging, Sue and Shan talk about the pros and cons of this deadly virus. The cons are pretty easy to see, but there were some positive outcomes too. COVID 19 highlighted the importance of personal connections for the quality of mental health. There was an increase in the effectiveness of digital technologies in order to maintain these personal connections for remote working and learn
The COVID Experience (opens the original)
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COVID 19 - We all went through it. We have our own experiences, our own stories. Today on Unavoidable-Adventures in Aging, Sue and Shan talk about the pros and cons of this deadly virus. The cons are pretty easy to see, but there were some positive outcomes too. COVID 19 highlighted the importance of personal connections for the quality of mental health. There was an increase in the effectiveness of digital technologies in order to maintain these personal connections for remote working and learn
We Have Not Forgotten (opens the original)
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“We have not forgotten” was the opening chant of the rally held at the McCook, NE ICE Detention Center on August 15th, reminding detainees of the facility and their families that they are not alone. Sue and Shan were part of the nearly 300- unpaid, peaceful-protesters gathered to remind everyone that the fight for justice for all is alive and well…we have not forgotten! Please join us at Unavoidable-Adventures in Aging as we share our amazing experiences at this rally and we encourage you to not
Lies Our Parents Told Us (opens the original)
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“Lies” isn’t really the correct word. Untruths? Fibs? Little white lies? Basically, things our parents told us to keep us healthy, behaving, and free from serious injury. Of course, there are those involving Santa Claus, but were you told about swallowing gum or putting pennies on railroad tracks? And we’re sure that you didn’t take the chance of cracking your knuckles too often! Join Sue and Shan on Unavoidable-Adventures in Aging as we discuss those lies our parents told us (and those we told
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