Confessions of a Typewriter Repairman

Is Retirement The End Of Working?

When we think of retirement, a pastoral, no stress, idyllic life is what usually comes to mind.  But inflation can be a dream buster for many.  Sure, you've saved what you think is a sufficient amount, but life...and life span may interrupt those expectations.   In this episode of GettingBy-The Podacast, we meet Granvel Smith, A retired coat and tie banking professional, who is now delivering sandwiches to help in his retirement.  Which shows that even money pros can get surprised after a long career.   This story is told in 18:35

Medicine, A Job, And Not Enough Insurance...Part 2, The Dentist

In part 2 of looking at the underinsured, we peer at dental necessities, and how this is often overlooked in health discussions.  Once again we visit with medical professionals, and a patient at the Pathway to Health event in Fort Worth, TX. More than 6,700 people lined up at a horse exposition hall to be seen by volunteer medical prefessionals.  Because dental insurance is less common than health insurance, the make shift dentist chairs were kept very busy. Photo is of dental patient Jasmine Tate standing in front of the dental clinic.   This story is told in 11:04   Heard from in this episode: Jasmine Tate/Patient Dr. Douglas Ng/Dentist Lavelle Lindo/Pathway to Health

Medicine, A Job, And Not Enough Insurance...Part 1

In this episode, we hear from three working people who are either underinsured,  or who can’t afford the premiums.  These people frequently put off minor issues, until they become too big to ignore.   We also hear from a doctor, and support staff for a three day event that provided over 6,700 underserved patients some degree of medical relief without costs.  Pathway to Health is a program of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.  Every six months they open up a temporary medical facility in some convention, or exposition hall in cities across the country.  This episode was recorded at their event in Fort Worth, Texas. This story is told in 11:35 Photo: Jo Ann Collins getting blood work-up We hear from: David Brumley/Patient Jessica Lozano/Seventh Day Adventist Church Jamie Blessing Brabson/Patient Dr. Jose Rosado/Internal Medicine Jo Ann Collins/patient   https://pathwaytohealth.org/

Confessions of a Typewriter Repairman

You may not need a typewriter repairman in 2018, but having bits and bytes available doesn't stop some people from using this very retro technology.  And when the clickety-clack of an old Olivetti, or Underwood gets gummed up,  You need an old hand like Ed Ellis to fix it.  He may not be quite as lonely as the Maytag repairman.   This story is told in 23:35

Knock Knock...The Life of Door to Door

A job going door to door has never been easy, but in this episode, we follow one man making the most of it.  Josh McNeely is the ultimate optimist, who lives a full life, and so simply…he doesn’t even have a car.   His story is told in 7:23