Dana B.

For the evening crowd

Thank you Caregiving Gen X Style @Genxcaregiving.bsky.social for inviting me on this week’s podcast “The ABCs of Hospice Care” to share a few tips with caregivers on how to manage the hospice process. Listen/share with someone who needs the resources.

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Granada Marquee with “2 Stereolab” for November 2

One day, I will not be keen to go to shows that start at 9 p.m. Haven’t seen this band since 1996 or so in Boston!

What do you call the sidewalk spikes in NYC that I fell on once? And why do they exist?

I can’t help it, but “You’re Only Lonely” is my sentimental favorite.

Can’t both things be true?

Last night my 9-year-old showed me his first essay. I gave him notes.

Today he got home and said, "I’ll finish it myself. I didn’t like your edits.” When I burst out laughing, he asked, “Is that the first time a writer’s been honest with you?”

Me dressed as the painting "Lady With an Ermine" I am wearing a maroon shirt trimmed with gold ribbon, my hair in a middle part with a headband, and holding a large stuffed ferret

This year's Halloween costume is a bit obscure, but: I give you "Lady With an Ermine" by Leonardo Da Vinci

people in various halloween regalia with electric guitars

Tilted Axes is an electric guitar marching band, they all have small portable amps. I used to date a woman who lived in the east village and woke up one sunday morning and for no apparent reason there was this long line of people with electric guitars marching down the street.

A stop sign. Under the stop sign, another, red rectangular, sign is affixed. It says "Actually stop. Like, for real."

Someone in my neighborhood got FED. UP.

Streaming in Dallas, Texas, right now.

Martin’s eyes are intense!

Large skeleton yard ornament with beak, lit with purple and pink light — and again, blurry!

Same skeleton, now lit. I promise I know to keep my hand still when taking a photo.

I’m sorry you are all dealing with this. A long time ago (2014), I heard a lot of interviews with Atul Gawande, author of Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End. He discussed those awkward, difficult conversations in helpful ways that resonated with me. Lots of resources too.

Drop an old person you’re going to turn into in the future.

That was Billy Ocean.

No, it is not. The title song is an ear worm that haunted me for years.

Making a recurring donation to your local food bank is one of the easiest & most effective ways to help people in your community. Now is a great time to either set one up or increase your existing support. Find a food bank near you: www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-lo...

I can relate. I just finished an essay that took 14 years to write. It was mostly written 14 years ago, just revised since. I’m now working on something I started probably 30 years ago. We’ll get there!

I’ve seen thoughtful comments on Substack.

Sleeping orange cat on cat tree

View from my floor/mat workout. #Caturday

Blurry giant yard skeleton

I tried to capture a giant yard skeleton on my walk today. Blur unintentional

List of bands touring campus 1975

You run your campus concert committee in 1975: who do you book for fall homecoming and the spring fling?

It just arrived. It’s even cooler and more beautiful in person. We just love it. Thank you!

I hope you like cats and long form essays on difficult topics.

That’s your own house style. It’s still a good idea to keep a house style sheet so you’re consistent.

Great show in Dallas too.

A caregiver's survival guide: Advice from people who've been there Family caregivers offer their wit, wisdom and survival tips for the hardest unpaid job in America.

Family caregivers offer their wit, wisdom and survival tips for the hardest unpaid job in America. n.pr/4nXCFxT

A white poodle leans out an suv with neon light streaks flashing across the surface of the car

Tried to sneak a photo of a cute doggo and accidentally had long exposure on and I believe I have created man’s greatest expression of art

Orange cat curled up sleeping with one paw extended

Cosmo again