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This eclectic collection of titles, many by local authors, offers a bounty of possibilities for all the different types on your holiday list.
B is for Botox
An Alphabet Book for the Middle-Aged
By Ross & Kathryn Petras
Getting old may not be funny, but this cheeky alphabet book with classic retro illustrations is! Playful fun for anyone who is in D is for Denial. Andrews McNeel Publishing, $9.99.
How to Be an Everyday Philanthropist
330 Ways to Make a Difference in Your Home,
Community and the World – At No Cost
By Nicole Bouchard Boles
Though motivated to “do good,” most people’s good intentions are derailed by cost, time constraints or just not knowing where to start. In response, Boles has filled this volume with remarkably simple, cash-free, time-flexible ideas to give back, using resources you already have. You don’t have to be Bill Gates to donate your hair to Locks of Love or send your old sneakers back to Nike. Offering strategies and tools, as well as inspiration, it effectively clears away all the hurdles to acting on your best impulses. Workman Publishing, $10.95.
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The Twins at the Met
By Bob Showers
Nostalgia reigns supreme in this ode to the good old days of Minnesota outdoor baseball. Author Showers has captured recollections from the likes of Harmon Killebrew, Tony Oliva, Rod Carew and Roy Smalley, among many others and packed the book with vintage photos for a remarkable look back at the Met’s rich and colorful history. Beaver’s Pond Press, $35. Kevin Kling’s Holiday Inn
By Kevin Kling
Local author and storyteller Kevin Kling takes us on a story-filled spin through a year of holidays infused with memorable characters, curious adventures and hysterical moments, all seen through his unique Midwestern lens. Borealis Books, $22.95.
Remembering: Life Story Triggers and Memory Essays
By Hella Buchheim
Minneapolis author and daughter of Holocaust survivors, Buchheim is deeply committed to the importance of preserving one’s personal past. This step-by-step guide breaks the daunting task down into easy to follow steps, while offering useful tips and resources. Personal Histories Publishing, $24.95.
Damn Good Food
157 Recipes from Hell’s Kitchen
By Mitch Omer and Ann Bauer
You get the amazing recipes from Omer’s wildly popular restaurant, but you also get a delicious, unvarnished look into the life of this innovative, out-there, bipolar chef. Damn good food and damn good story. Borealis Books, $27.95.
Grandma’s Christmas Legacy
The Testimony of the Tree
By Casey Schutrop
From the words of a written legacy from a grandmother recently passed on, a family reconnects with the spiritual roots of Christmas, reaffirming their beliefs and sense of hope. Beautifully designed with photo illustrations, the book also includes the biblical story of the birth of Jesus. www.testimonyofthetree.org, $19.
Preserving History
What does 1968 mean to you? Post a story on the Minnesota Historical Society website and become part of the historical record of this pivotal year. Whether it’s your own story or one you’ve been told, they are collecting people’s observations for a searchable database. Some may even be featured in a major traveling exhibition. Visit www.the1968project.org.
Save Energy
Fifty easy-to-use Power Check energy meters are available to borrow at Hennepin County libraries. The meters will identify high energy use appliances; determine how much it costs to use appliances; predict savings from reducing use; calculate the cost-savings of replacing equipment with newer energy-efficient models; and identify “energy vampires” – appliances that use energy when switched off. You can request a meter in person at any Hennepin County library or online at www.hclib.org (search the catalog under Power Check Energy Meter).
Feeling Low?
Low serum testosterone may contribute to a number of problems affecting older men, including decreased ability to walk, loss of muscle mass and strength, decreased vitality and sexual function, impaired cognition, cardiovascular disease and anemia. A new clinical trial by the National Institute on Aging will test whether these conditions can be favorably affected by testosterone therapy. Men age 65 and older who are interested in participating should call the U of M at 612-625-4449. More information at www.ttrial.org
www.parentgiving.com
In support of the challenging role of being a caregiver to aging parents, this site is packed with information and resources on all facets of caregiving, plus it offers access to service providers, shopping for support products and interactive blogs and forums.
www.elderlawanswers.com
This innovative site offers a variety of informational topics, available as short (4-11 minute) podcasts. Find answers to diverse issues such as when to use a reverse mortgage, what you need to know about your skilled care coverage rights, and many more. Click on the Elder Law Radio icon to begin.
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