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health1 month ago•40 min saved

iPhone SOS via Satellite Saved Me After a Solo Mountain Bike Crash

A Denver-area lawyer and avid mountain biker crashed alone on Boreas Pass, suffering a deep leg wound and heavy bleeding. With no cell service, she activated Emergency SOS on her iPhone and, after multiple satellite fixes, texted Park County 911 for help. An ambulance arrived, she endured 40 stitches and months of recovery, and she credits the satellite SOS feature and first responders for saving her life, while vowing to wear knee pads next time.

via Outside Magazine|

#evergreen #health #injury

books-and-literature2 years ago•4 min saved

"Sloane Crosley's Humorous Reflection on Loss in 'Grief Is for People'"

Sloane Crosley's new book "Grief Is for People" delves into the pain of losing her best friend to suicide in 2019, offering a poignant meditation on grief and loss. The book also provides an insider's look at the role of publicists in publishing, as well as Crosley's personal experiences with her late friend, Russell Perreault. Through her witty and moving prose, Crosley navigates the stages of grief and finds solace in literature, creating a noteworthy addition to the literature of grief.

via NPR|

#books-and-literature #friendship #grief-is-for-people