Take a look!!! This is fantastic!!!

https://www.facebook.com/ellen.geddes.7/posts/pfbid02JUwgtziybvVn444sVt8D5rncHbAvZUREofGaCk7AS778KWRAMf7teCXwJDvmRfkAl >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> If you have followed my suggestion, I'm sure you will agree, Cousin Ellen (ET, that is) is one fantastic athlete!  Lovin' it!!!😁  (Don't know if you can click on this and go to it or not--if not, try copying it to your google top and look at it.  You will love it!)

Blog? Who, ME? well....

 I have a friend, well, I guess a "relative in law" might be an appropriate moniker for my friend, Linda, and she writes letters all the time that are, in my opinion on the order of many of these "Web Logs" that you can find and read anytime you want.  

So, if you know me you will understand why I suggested she take up blogging, but "she don't think so!"  The following is just a small example of why I made my suggestion.  Read it and think about it, and maybe, just maybe it may apply to you, too:

    Steve – thanks for the kind words and I don’t think I would be a good blogger!  I’m sure you can come up with another “work of art!”  Read some of your blog and can totally relate – not from having Alzheimer’s but from being around those who do!  Praying that you are on medication to help slow down the progression.  Hazel was on a couple which did help her and my “pea brain” does not remember the names; but it’s been 13 years since she moved to her eternal home!  So, I’m very sure that there are newer/better options now.  Lots of prayers for all of you …

 

Ric left early this morning for Ocean Isle to watch 2 of the grandsons play travel baseball; and I’ve managed to finish reading a book; clean-up the kitchen and do some laundry!  None of the “stuff” I had been thinking of doing yesterday, day!  BUT, I did find a set of keys which had been MIA for a couple of days now, to that’s a positive too!  He did go out to play 9-holes with a friend of his the other day in the afternoon  -- he has not played 18 for a very long time.  His right foot has healed up very nicely after the big toe and a good portion of the bone had to be removed because it was infected – and I think that because of him having dealt with neuropathy for YEARS he was not as “challenged” as others with balance.

 

Staying home for Church is not always a bad thing … and it is definitely better than doing nothing!  Pine Valley UMC’s website is @ https://pvumc.net/watch and the Pastors there are all very nice.  I also have started listening to Pastor Barry’s Prayer Time on Fridays …

 

Now, I’ve got to go get at least one thing on the VERY long list behind me!  Just trying to figure out “which thing” will be time-consuming too -- hahaha

And a great big "thank you" to you, Linda!  Sometime you simply "make my day!"

Alzheimers reigns--but...

Sometime my thinking takes me to a place where I would like to go, but haven't.  In any case, that's my thinking today about an email I sent to one of my children.  No real problems here, just an idea I had that I think is worth a post, if you know what I mean.  So, here 'tis!  Guess I could begin with a "Dear Family?"  

"Your mother mentioned the conversation you two had this evening and she is more than just a little interested in following up on this, maybe to make a killing here that would bring in a bit of the big bucks we all would like to see come to our families.  

    "I, too, would like to see something come from your conversation, which was something more than just a little worthwhile.  My problem is my condition does not allow for remembering much of what she told me about your conversation.  At present, though, I am able to do a bit of analytical thinking and am also able to make suggestions and write ups, proposals, e.g., that we might be able to use. I will need to be told exactly what is wanted from me, though.

    "You will have to lead the effort if there is to be an effort.  I am not able.  Neither is your mother, or so I think, but I could be wrong here.  I hope I am wrong, but sometime I wonder if it is just me or if both of us have problems with our thinking equipment.  I don't know, you will have to decide.  Investigate all you can, discuss more with your mother and me, and your siblings, and let me know what you think."

That's it.   So far, no response, or so I think.  Could be I did get a response but it was over the phone and, again, that memory of mine is just not all that good.  Sorry, dear reader.  Any thoughts?  I would appreciate any help anyone might be able to provide.  Alzheimers reigns, I'm afraid.  Wish it were not the case but, but I guess I'll have to live with what I have and you can read what I continue to generate or not, it's all up to you (if you have the time and patience, perhaps, to put up with what I am able to generate.)  We'll see, is all I can say.  

How about that.  Wonder if I might be able to use my diagnosis to the benefit of all of us?  Could be something you might consider--Alzheimers is something, after all, that should be a concern to all who just might be getting a bit older these days.  Think about it....

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!