It’s a gift to let your family and other loved ones know what to do when you’re gone and what you want done with everything from pets to possessions. But where to start – and how to make that happen? One answer: Rusty Rosman’s “Two Envelopes” – a way to preserve “your voice” and let others know your wishes.

In this anecdote-packed episodes, Rusty Rosman tells all-too-familiar stories about how we tend to avoid the difficult topic of dying and the chaos that comes of not-planning.  After all, we all have an expiration date...as host Melinda Blau puts it, “at least until there’s a cure for mortality!” In the meantime, it behooves us to each leave behind a roadmap for our loved ones.  

Rusty wrote her book, "Two Envelopes", as a guide to get us started navigating the practical and emotional complexities of end-of-life planning. She stresses that "Two Envelopes is not a workbook or a filing system! It's a guide to personal reflections and conversations you'll have with your loved ones. As you prepare your envelopes, you'll be ensuring that your voice, your wishes, continue to guide your loved ones after your death." 

"Two Envelopes" is available on Amazon and other booksellers. If you'd like to connect with Rusty, go to her website or email: [email protected].

Thanks to comedian Susan Rice for allowing Crow’s Feet to feature one of her Don’t Tell Comedy YouTube clips in our intro. Over the last 42 years, Susan has honed her craft at major comedy clubs around the country. In 2024 at the age of 72, she filmed her first 45 min special called "Silver Alert!" Read more about Susan on her website or listen to her podcast with Art Krug, “Stop Me If I’ve Heard This!” 

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