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16 hours ago, ScoutTN said:
@Beth S Is there an older and newer version of Howard’s End? How do they differ?
@ScoutTN In my opinion, both versions are faithful to the book.
Howard's End (1992) with Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Vanessa Redgrave (small role) & Helena Bonham-Carter.
Running Time: 2 1/2 hours
Howard's End (2017) with Matthew McFadyen, Hayley Atwood, & Phillipa Coulthard
4 episodes, about 4 hours total.I guess I'm feeling my age---two different generations of actors, but I think both versions are well done.
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I just watch the (free) current series on Masterpiece (if it's good). Sanditon Season 3 is currently broadcast.
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/watch-online/
There's at least a week grace period online (free) after the episode is broadcast for the first time.I do agree that All Creatures has been the best series in a long time, but I've enjoyed:
Around the world in 80 days = David Tenant
Endeavour
Miss Scarlet & the Duke
Howards End = new version
Poldark
Victoria
Lucy Worstley's series
1995 Pride & Prejudice (I think the newly restored version?)https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/streaming/best-pbs-masterpiece-shows
I think the PBS add-on works with your PRIME subscription, if you're wanting to save money.
Our usual practice is to get a trial of a popular streaming service, and binge watch for a month, then cancel.
Brit Box is another similar streaming service.-
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Outrageously expensive, but effective device:
SNOO Smart Sleeper ($1700).
They are also available for rent, & likely there would be a solid Used Market for them, I'm guessing.
You could resell them when the twins no longer need them.-
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Buckeyes = easy peanut butter ball in center (no bake) dipped 80% of the way in baking chocolate.
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Agreeing that you all are in such a tough spot. Usually Medicaid allows the spouse to keep the house, but honestly, SINCE they didn't plan, I think you should consider selling the house & put Dad in a small apartment near the nursing home (if possible).
No 80yo wants to move. No 80yo even has the capacity to plan things like this. Yes, it's on you children to get them placed in something very modest.
It's what children do at this point, for the parents.
Even if your Dad is pretty resistant.
Keep researching.
But for us, the solution was NOT to take them into our home. Ever.Keep bugging the social workers, researching, learning about Medicaid, etc. during this very intense time.
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Consider shopping at Goodwill, Ebay, and other online thrift clothing stores.
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An alternative is to mail some photos to her, or even send a small floral arrangement.
Something that marks the day, but doesn't require your direct in-person time with her.-
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We did this last week. Similar situation, with my dh's 91yo mother, with 5 days in hospice.
I created a Google Photo Album, so several people could contribute digital photos.Our son used Clip Champ, a Windows Video Editor.
He chose a 5 minute song = the length of the slide show.
It's apparently easy to slow down the song a bit as needed.
The photos changed every 5 seconds, but you can adjust that too.Our funeral director offered to do it for us.
What I loved most was our son paired the photos---e.g. Mom reading to my dh, and then one of her reading to our kids.
Finding parallel photos draws people in.
And of course photos of her as a little girl were priceless.I'm glad you can help your friend.
I would just ask your 15yo ds for tech help, if needed. 😉
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Thank you @Terabith!
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My 91yo MIL's funeral was this past weekend.
ZERO 80yo's want to move. They don't want to think about dying.
They truly believe it will all be fine if they stay in their house.Rehab will likely help you find a nursing home.
Our 4 parents ended up in a retirement village, then memory care (which handled Mom's hospice excellently).Just try to love/serve them within the bounds of what you can offer.
You may want to contact an attorney and get POA lined up. It really, really helps.
I now realize that my friends who have lost a parent (or parent is ailing) have been thru A Lot.
This may be a bit of a roller coaster, but honestly, Rehab will find SOME place for your Mom to go, when needed.
Praying for you all!-
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Every week, my dh reheats his pizza using a large cast iron skillet on the stove, with a 2nd skillet over the top (as a cover).
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Thank you for this. My MIL's (low-key) funeral is Saturday.
I bought 4 bouquets at Walmart today, & one of the granddaughters will arrange them into 2 vases, which we can use in the service, and then on the tables when we eat.
We will arrange framed photos around on the tables, and we're using fabric from her fabric stash for the tablecloths.
I'm so grateful for these suggestions to spur our creativity --- she was a sewist.
Thanks!
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I wrote each person a check, b/c I didn't want the boss to distribute it. Each person got $50, 4 years ago.
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I have not BTDT, but a "Special Needs Trust" is structured to maintain Medicaid eligibility.
I just want to encourage you--you're doing the right thing, and the paperwork is onerous, but it should be do-able.
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Zombie Thread, but honestly, it's very helpful!
Love all the pix.-
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My guess is the wife loves (kitschy) (heart-warming?) Welcome Signs, and the husband loves the No Trespassing signs.
They are passive-aggressively arguing with each other.-
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5 hours ago, Quill said:
I mean, this is kind of our plan…
The Obamacare subsidies continue to be extended for (basically) early retirees, who have a gap until Medicare kicks in.
Really, really, really investigate your actual costs, so you don't make an uninformed decision.Another huge help for us was getting our college kid covered by the college's medical plan.
So Much Cheaper than paying for a Family Plan.-
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You do not HAVE to use a lawyer to make a will.
But it really is worthwhile to hire one to do it.
We used a friend who is a family lawyer who deals with estates all the time.
You really really don't want to have a problem with that paperwork!Lawyers usually have a boilerplate-type document so it's very quick.
Please don't do the popular thing, which is Procrastinate! 😉-
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Oh, I would just get creative. Cocoa powder, candy bars, picking out chocolate pieces from trail mix.
....not that I have any firsthand experience!
Worst case scenario = most (rural) Americans are in walking distance of a Dollar General!
Thanks for making a special day for your self-sacrificing DD.-
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A friend chose to be induced on Feb. 28th, to avoid having a Leap Year Baby on Feb. 29th.
It's tough (for us) having a Christmas Baby, but it is easy to celebrate together with the whole family!
Praying for a Pre-Valentine's Day Baby for @Elizabeth86!
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Friends had them in the crawl space under their house.
They found 3 things skunks hate: Loud music, Ammonia, and bright lights.
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I use an inexpensive non-stick mesh cooking screen.
375* for 10 min, just the crust on a pan.
Then transfer it to the cooking screen, and add all the toppings except the cheese, bake for 10 more minutes.
Then add the cheese. Adding it at the end keeps it from getting rubbery.Rabbit Trail = It's really fun to experiment with homemade pizza toppings.
You can take just about any special sandwich (like Philly cheesesteak, cheeseburger, etc) and make it into a pizza. -
... and his grandson Benjamin became President as well (#23).
Thank you for these, @Terabith!
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Mine is a Veggetti from Walmart. I like the small size (& cheap price--I know this was cheaper when I bought it a few years ago).
What’s worth watching on Masterpiece?
in The Chat Board
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Here's the PBS link, explaining it. Joining your local station $60/year, or $5 month-to-month.
There are more programs available via PBS Passport (1500) than via Prime's Masterpiece supplemental membership.
https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/articles/5000694863-does-pbs-passport-cost-anything-