Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: February 1, 2023

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I’ve been through so much in my life.
I’ve seen so much.
I know how fast things can change.
I know someone
can be here one minute
and gone the next.

~ Lisa Marie Presley
American – Musician / February 1, 1968 – January 12, 2023

Porte Ponderings:

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

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: December 17, 2022

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I am the common man.
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.

~ Eugene Levy
Canadian – Actor Born: December 17, 1946

Porte Ponderings:

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.

Porte Photo’s Daily Quote: October5, 2022

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I learned hard lessons in life;
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.

~ Bernie Mac
American – Actor October 5, 1957 – August 9, 2008

Porte Musings:

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. 😉

Porte Photos Daily Quote: September 18, 2022

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The true measure of a man is how he treats someone
who can do him absolutely no good.

~ Samuel Johnson
English – Writer; September 18, 1709 – December 13, 1784

Porte Musings:

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.

Porte Musings: Kayaking Season 2022

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Provincial Parks are open and back to almost normal use. Kayaking season is well underway. The Ontario Government was kind enough to extend my Provincial Park Pass until the end of the summer 2022. I aim to go Kayaking at least once a week to make sure I get the most out of my 2021 Provincial Park Pass. At least this year all the washrooms are available (you don’t have to pee in the woods). I’ve learned to get out of the kayak at the far end of the Old Ausable Channel at the Pinery and use the facilities before heading back downstream.

I also bought a 2nd kayak so I can take friends with me. My husband rigged my trailer to accommodate the 2 kayaks. My first outing with the new setup was with my Sister. We counted 159 painted turtles and 2 snappers. I’m certain there were more turtles, but I kept loosing count and need to buy a manual clicking counter. We also were lucky enough to see 2 muskrats, turkey vultures, Blue Heron, King Fishers and King Birds. The slide show below includes photos from my last 2 trips on the Old Ausable Channel. I loved seeing the Juvenile Bald Eagle. The new to me kayak is a fishing kayak and is a bit more stable for taking photos.

Daily Quote: March 19, 2021

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Fast is fine,
but accuracy is everything.

~ Wyatt Earp (American – Public Servant /March 19, 1848 – January 13, 1929)

Holidays and Celebrations:

Porte Musings:

Celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph, March 19th. Falling on a Friday this year it is a working man’s holiday so those of you who usually eat fish on Fridays, you can eat meat and celebrate with the working class. Make something to celebrate with the Carpenters of the world, the real men who care for women and children (even if you don’t know the father.)

A backyard BBQ would be an excellent way to celebrate both the Feast of St. Joseph and National Backyard Day. Just spending time with your family and enjoying your backyard.

If that isn’t enough, buy a chicken (or a rooster) for the backyard and celebrate National Poultry Day with the new trend of keeping backyard chickens. I always loved seeing the chickens in Dominican Republic as they worked tirelessly eating bugs and keeping the area pest free. They were so colourful and healthy, always ready for a quick dinner.

Keep in mind, as Wyatt Erp said: Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything. 😉

Daily Quote: September 19, 2020

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Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.
~ Walter Elliot (Scottish – Politician September 19, 1888 – January 8, 1958)

Holidays and Celebrations:

International Talk Like A Pirate Day

2nd day of Rosh Hashana (Jewish Observance)

Turkey Vultures are very social.  They congregate at the highest point to dry their wings and warm their bodies.  Our wonderful road kill clean up crew has had a significant resurgence in the past few years.  The Roads Department has stopped taking the carcasses off the road for disposal so the vultures have an abundant supply of food.   When in flight Turkey Vultures glide effortlessly on the air currents with their distinctive wing pattern.  Huge ugly birds invoking fears of death as they circle to find carcasses.  But as the Wildlife Conservation Commercial says even ugly animals need love.