"Second, my husband, Bobby Jo, recently sang at a benefit concert for Swan Songs, an extraordinary organization that arranges musical performances for people at the very end of their lives. In a person's last days, musicians show up at their bedside to asking a person's favorite songs, whatever those are. It's free, personal, and achingly beautiful. Talk about sending someone off in style. It certainly made me think about what music I might choose at the end of my life. That is a complete article."
"Then there's my most recent gig. I was asked to be the on-air "talent" for the Oregon Humane Society's new webinar series about taking care of end-of-life things-estate planning, wills, trusts, and the like. Think of it as a crash course in "getting your ducks (or cats) in a row." All of this is ultimately about peace of mind and avoiding unnecessary drama, such as who gets the rooster-themed ceramics that adorned every corner of grandma's kitchen."
Approaching three quarters of a century prompts practical, sometimes humorous reflection on end-of-life preferences and preparations. Leading an older chorus underscores that elders plan beyond performances, balancing joy and realism. Swan Songs provides bedside musicians who perform chosen favorites in a person's last days, offering free, intimate, and meaningful farewells. A webinar on estate planning covered wills, trusts, and organizing belongings to ensure possessions go where intended and to avoid disputes over sentimental items. Estate planning requires no great wealth; it focuses on decisions about personal effects. Light anecdotes about ads and music preferences punctuate the reflections.
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