Today’s photo/quote is a repeat from September 21st, 2024.
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“You might as well like yourself.
Just think about all the time
you’re going to have to spend with you.~ Jerry Lewis
Actor and comedian
Born on: 16th March 1926
“A lie told once remains a lie
but a lie told a thousand times
becomes the truth”~ Joseph Goebbels
Nazi Minister of Propaganda
Born on: 29th October 1897
“If we don’t end war,
war will end us”~ H. G. Wells
Author and novelist
Born on: 21st September 1866Porte POnderings:
Welcome to the first day of Fall.
Turkey vultures have been gathering on the beach getting ready to head south.
Today will be a high 27C feeling like 32C. Sunshine. A perfect day for a backyard wedding. Congratulations to Dustin and Ashley.
“Kindness is in our power,
even when fondness is not”~ Samuel Johnson
Writer and lexicographer
whose dictionary which first appeared in 1755
Born on: 18th September 1709Porte Ponderings:
The last days of summer. My favorite time to be at the trailer. The temperatures are wonderful. The days are getting shorter. Everyone has returned to work or school and the trailer park has only the seasonal residents remaining.
Birds and butterflies have started their migrations. The orioles have been gone for almost a month. Turkey vultures are soaring on the currents above the beach. Hummingbirds now seen are just passing through. The harvest moon is shining bright only to be disturbed by a lunar eclipse. Northern lights have been shining in the wee hours.
I’ve been practising my flute for my nephew’s wedding on Saturday. I’m looking forward to the party. 😉
I’ve been through so much in my life.
~ Lisa Marie Presley
I’ve seen so much.
I know how fast things can change.
I know someone
can be here one minute
and gone the next.
American – Musician / February 1, 1968 – January 12, 2023
Yes, people can be here one minute and gone the next.
My heart goes out to the family of Lisa Marie Presley and I send them my deepest condolences.
Lisa Marie Presley died too young and of similiar conditions to her father and grandmother. I can’t help but wonder if they had an undiagnosed disease that if diagnosed might have been averted using new medications.
Greif does strange things to people.
The vultures are already circling around as her mother is contesting the latest will that gives all of Lisa’s estate to her children. There are questions about the validity of the will presented as the most current.
My great-grandfather, grandfather and mother all died of sudden cardiac arrest. After genetic testing it was confirmed that my sister has the same disease (familial hypercholesteremia type II), so she has been prescribed Repatha to reduce her cholesterol by elimination of the deadly compound. I went to the same endroconologist and have also been prescribed Repatha. Within 6 weeks my bad cholestrol levels decreased from 2.25 high to 1.75 within range. Meanwhile, my nephew’s doctor won’t prescribe Repatha because he doesn’t “believe in it”. Instead, my nephew is on 80 Mg of Crestor (2x the usual maximum) and still has high cholesterol. Yes, Repatha is expensive ($600 per month for 2 shots) but quit treating health issues with “beliefs” and use science instead.
Follow the attached link for the CDC’s information on familial hypercholesteremia: CDC Familial Hypercholesteremia
I am the common man.
~ Eugene Levy
I’m polite, I love my family and I play by the rules.
And sometimes I get pushed around.
That’s my lifestyle, and that’s what I try to bring to characters.
Canadian – Actor Born: December 17, 1946
Like Eugene Levy the Turkey Vulture lives by the rules.
They wait until animals are dead before eating them.
They are loyal to their families and clean-up whenever present.
Common, yet protected in Cuba where they are important to keep things in order.
Often getting a bad rap they get cast aside, but always soar with pride and amazing to watch.
Happy Birthday Eugene Levy, keep practising your unique style.
There are only two tragedies in life:
~ Oscar Wilde
one is not getting what one wants,
and the other is getting it.
Irish – Poet October 16, 1854 – November 30, 1900
I learned hard lessons in life;
~ Bernie Mac
I had to because I had so much happen:
My mother died my sophomore year in high school.
The next year, same day, my brother dropped dead.
Two years after that, I got married because my girlfriend got pregnant.
The year after my wedding, my father – who I had only recently met – died.
American – Actor October 5, 1957 – August 9, 2008
Wow this weather is amazing. Today’s going to be another perfect fall day with a high of about 20C. I’m planning on going kayaking. I bought a spice bush, cardinal flowers, butterfly weed, blue lobelia, and a butterfly bulb collection to create a small butterfly garden. I also laid newspaper around the plants and woodchips then watered well. Next spring I’ll add dill and parsley. I love butterflies and my garden was getting tired so it was time to spice it up a bit and make it a bit tidier. Hopefully the newspaper and woodchips help keep the weeding down. I am getting older and hate weeding now more than ever.
Morning glories have taken over my front gardens. It’s almost Halloween. Once Halloween is over I’ll tear down the decorations. Time to paint some Halloween themed paintings. 😉
The true measure of a man is how he treats someone
~ Samuel Johnson
who can do him absolutely no good.
English – Writer; September 18, 1709 – December 13, 1784
The last Sunday of Summer. Warm, sunny low winds.
Motorcycle ride or Kayak?
Walk or Run?
Fast or Slow?
Paint or Read?
Enjoy these last days of summer.
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