Thoughts while Walking Stela

 While walking with Stela this morning, I began thinking about what I might write as a post.  The reason for this is invariably while we walk I come up with one thing or another that I would like to pass on to whomever.  Only problem is, when this happens I don't have any way of doing so.  

So...what do you think my solution to my problem might be?  Well, unless you are really omniscient (and if that's not a word, guess I need a better way to write my thoughts), a way that suggests corrections--something I'll look for.  

In any case, that solution is a little thing sitting on my dresser that I've been ignoring way too long.  Would you believe a small voice recorder?  Well, that's it.  All I need to do is turn it on, place it in my pocket, and begin my walk.  Pretty simple, right?

Right.  

Now to give it a try.  If only I can remember how to use the dang thing!

Alzheimer's on your plate?

 As someone who has been given the diagnosis of Alzheimer's, I am, of course, more than just a little interested in items that may point at a way out of this mentally crippling disease.  One item follows (Where the article, and more, of course, may be found is at the address at the top.)  Anyone having any concern about this disease should find it just a bit interesting.  

from:

Alzheimer's Prevention Registry <info@endalznow.org>

Share Tweet Forward Dear readers, Although we don’t know exactly what causes Alzheimer’s disease, we do know that specific genes come with an elevated risk — and in some cases, these genes define whether a person will get Alzheimer’s.  The early onset markers — APP, PSEN1 and PSEN2 — carry the highest risk. But this week we learned about a woman from Columbia, carrying PSEN2. This gene should have almost guaranteed her fate... but she defied the odds. As Being Patient reports, Aliria Rosa Piedrahita de Villegas, despite carrying PSEN2, lived into her 70’s, when she died of cancer, leaving scientists with a very important mystery to solve: PSEN2 is an early onset marker linked to a high likelihood of Alzheimer’s at a very young age, 40’s and 50’s. Scientists were astounded that she didn’t get Alzheimer’s. An autopsy even confirmed she did indeed have the presence of beta-amyloid plaque in her brain. But they did find something else: a genetic mutation that could have counteracted the risk of PSEN2.  As the daughter of a geneticist, I find this particular aspect of research fascinating. There are several biotech firms looking for ways to re-engineer our genes in order to make risky genes act more like those that offer us additional protection. As genetic testing becomes more common and accessible, this field of research is getting more attention. Few things are certain when it comes to Alzheimer’s. but genetic research could unlock a new world of answers. With hope, Deborah Just a little something you might want to sign in for if Alzheimers is something you are a bit interested in knowing more about.           Thanks---Steve

Fencing? Fencing? who likes Fencing?

 Here's just a little (Hah!) something that deserves just a bit of publicity!   Like sports?  Well, if you do, here is one post you should enjoy!  Just copy and do a search and you will be there.

https://www.facebook.com/pandrews3/posts/pfbid02JdZ5JN83X5eXYQRhdagC5F7aHS6BberWpqrQUDZGUqXf5pcvogp7W25uKTDVV4JPl

GO COUSIN ELLEN!!!

( With all our love!  Steve & Jennie )

Trees, Birds, and Feeders!

 Well, this is interesting.  Usually when I would write, I would do so on a word document.  HOWEVER, it seems my word does not exactly work. Seems this "new" computer came with a limited version of the da** word thing, so, will try this "note pad" and then see if it transfers to my Blogger satisfactorily.  If it does, Microsoft can take their "Word" and stick it where the sun don't shine!

Sitting on my couch, looking out my livingroom window, I see three bird feeders.  One is where I place grain feeds, and I get those birds that like that the most.  Next to that is the pine tree (which was fairly small, like 6" in diameter, when my family moved in, but now is about two feet in diameter at my eye height.)  A pretty good pine, I'd say, and it covers about a quarter of my front roof with its droppings, adding to the insulation we have in our attic.  Pretty good.  I suspect if I had about 6 more like it spaced properly around my house, I just might have a much cooler attic in the summer, and a much warmer one in the winter.  And my shingles might last a lot longer for the pine's assistance.  No biggie, though.  What I do have on that pine is a suet dispenser (on its nearest side) that brings in woodpeckers like crazy (which I like to watch!) And finally, hanging under my front roof's overhang, is a hummingbird feeder, a feeder which is usually surrounded by the little things awaiting their turn to take a sip.  None today, though, until just now.  One did drop by, I'm guessing an out of town visitor on its way South, which, I think is where those who counted on getting their daily nourishment drinks or quite a few, that is, through the course of the day, and which used to be virtually lined up for their chance.  None, though, other than that one, for the last couple of days.  Guess the locals all began their annual trip South.

That being the case, will see them again in about 6 months.  Hope they all find safe passage with the larger birds across our Gulf of Mexico!

And that one that dropped by didn't stay long.

Hope he makes it too!

Who, Me? A singer?

😇  Well, that's about it!  I didn't really think about it much, but looking at my youtube activities, I wonder who might find any of my work there useful.  Lady Antebellum, perhaps?  I think some of what she might find might be attractive--perhaps the best might be "Our National Song," but "Shark Teethers",  https://www.youtube.com/c/StephenVGeddes ,  has a bit of something about it that some might like too!

Well, anyway, that's about it!  Have a good day, all of you!