Alzheimers, anyone?

I spent a good part of the morning looking for articles on Alzheimer's.  And I found quite a few out there, I must admit, and what is covered can be very direct or nebulous.  So far, I haven't found quite what I want.  Oh well, that's just the way things are.

Moving right along, though, and with just a bit more examination, I’d have to say things aren’t really all that bad.

In any case, I guess what I'm really looking for is a definition of what chemicals, vitamins, or whatever might be helpful in driving my forgetfulness up the wall (or, anywhere, but where it seems to be happiest, i.e., in my brain!) Articles on the subject mention:  Phosphatadyl serene, biloba extract and bacopa.  One I already take is that extract from the ginkgo biloba tree.  Interestingly enough, a couple of my neighbors have this tree on their properties.  I wonder if there is some reason, other than the beautiful yellow foliage it displays every autumn, that my neighbors have this tree on their properties?  Guess I should ask them. 

One Amazon item which has all three of these substances is Neuroguard's Neuro Support Supplement.  And, while this is probably just one of many formulations that may meet my needs, surprisingly enough, it's not all that expensive.  Looks like one more pill to take every day--and, perhaps, adding this one pill might enable me to drop off a couple other pills I now take.  And, if it helps, won't that be great!  

Nothing like finding an answer to a problem that may just work.  Sure is worth a try!

Georgia birth certificates????

If you were born in Georgia, and you need a birth certificate, look at the kind of crap you are going to have to go to to get one--then again, it may just be Macon, Georgia?  I don't really know!  Republicans doing this?  Hope South Carolina doesn't join in here!

Thanks for placing your birth certificate order! Below is your confirmation and receipt information. Identity verification may be required for your protection. Please make sure to review the What's Next section in order for us to begin processing your order.

Order Information
Order ID -
Delivery Method -	Express Shipping - Overnight Delivery (once processed)
Shipping To -	Aiken SC - 29801
State Agency Fees -	Average fees range from $30-$50 depending on state agency (prices subject to change). State fees are mandatory and required in order to receive a birth certificate.

***Processing fees will appear on your statement as BIRTHCERTIFICATESTATE

***Government fees will appear on your statement as VCN or Bureau of Vital Statistics

These will appear as two separate charges. Immediately following verification for accuracy, your certificate order will be finalized and shipped directly from your state agency.

   

 

Computers, etc., After the fire

So, I woke up, as usual, I might add, about 4:30 (rrrright—AM, of course,) and what do you suppose I was thinking about?  Several things, I guess, but one thing that was really bothering me was our electrical contractor after the fire, a contractor who took away our computers and a refrigerator, and our washing machine. 

 

Now, why do I mention this?  Well, you could find yourself in the same boat as we are in one day (hope not, but, you never know,) and if you do, you might benefit from remembering these comments. 

 

After that house fire, that “electrical contractor” removed appliances from the kitchen and our computers from our bedrooms.  The appliances were eventually returned and the washing machine lasted about a month after it was returned before we had to replace it.  The refrigerator was returned (we had already replaced it,) and it appeared to run when plugged in, but it had one of its door handles removed, but not replaced, and the contractor said it was to be thrown away.  I told them to leave it, that I would throw it away myself (which I will do, if it ever stops running.)  In the mean time it is doing its thing in our garage. 

 

The two computers they removed we replaced for our use by a couple of relatively inexpensive laptops.  Still, it would be nice to have the original computers.  What we have are two computers, nicely wrapped in bubble wrap, with no way for me to know how to restore them to operation—not even sure that the needed electrical cables have been returned.  IF they are there somewhere, I wouldn’t know how to hook up the computers, having no technical information available.  Suspect the computers are fine—all they needed was a wipe-down to take the soot off the outsides.  The disassembly, with no instructions for restoral, is the problem. 

 

So, I guess what I need to do is have a discussion with our insurer to see what technician they would like for us to use to return our computers to usable condition.  Yep, that’s it--if I can get anything from Liberty Mutual that would allow for payment of the technician, all will be fine (or so I hope!)

 

So, I’m awake, and my problems are pretty much defined.  Now to talk to the insurance company.  Will let you know how that goes!     

Bonhoeffer, and our internet

Just a little something from a post I occasionally get:  It's a quote from Bonhoeffer, and it applies, often, to things found on the internet.  Take a look (it's not all that long,) and see if you find anything you might use.  Bonhoeffer was 39 when he was killed by Hitler.  Read the quote, and you will know why.

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Valentine's Day?

Anyone remember Rudolph Valentino?  Well, if you want to know anything about this guy, guess you could Google him.  In the mean time, maybe you might think along with me that our February fourteenths might have a bit to do with him.  Below is a little poem that I wrote to use today.  Will put it to a tune sometime soon.  Anyone want to know what it's called?  Take a look, then take a guess!

 

Vee-Dee, Vee-Dee, Everybody loves Vee-Dee.

Vee-Dee, Vee-Dee, Vee-Dee for you and me.

Vee-Dee, Vee-Dee, It's surely that time of year,

Valentine's Day, February one-four, brings us all good cheer!

 

A time for love, a time for hate, a time for everything,

Even at that, as we all know, some things bring little gain.

In any case, again we all know, to receive you first must sow,

And sow we did, and VeeDee did give a day of love to flow.

 

So, say what you will, darling Jane, sweet Bill, and enjoy that roll in the hay,

Make love if you wish, tis a special, special dish, that's love's old special way.

One thing that we know, be it fast, be it slow, one can keep an eye to the sky,

And when it's all done, both say “that was fun,” and we all know how and why.

 

Vee-Dee, Vee-Dee, Everybody loves Vee-Dee.

Vee-Dee, Vee-Dee, Vee-Dee for you and me.

Vee-Dee, Vee-Dee, It's surely that time of year,

Valentine's Day, February one-four, brings us all good cheer!

 

And that's it, my friend!  Published first this day, the fourteenth day in February, 2021.  Hope it is something you might say, "that just makes my day!"  and gives you thoughts of when you were young (and fun loving) dear daughter, proud son?   

Oh, well, guess now is the time to get out the old guitar and put it to music.  Should go well, don't you think? 

Have a happy, happy Valentine's Day, all!

And, if your guess wasn't "Valentine's Day, V-D, of course," then you were wrong!

And, as a footnote, one friend of mine thought VD referred to something nobody wants to have...and, well, he's right, to a degree!  If anyone thought I was referring to some sort of disease here, well, why do you suppose anyone would do that?  Valentines Day is what this is about--VD, short for Valentine's Day!  OK?

Remember this:

 Some things just have to be remembered:

When I was a kid, I couldn't understand why
Eisenhower was so
popular. Maybe this will explain why

General Eisenhower Warned Us.
It is a matter of history that when the Supreme
Commander of
the Allied Forces, General Dwight Eisenhower, found the victims of
the death camps he ordered all possible photographs to be taken,
and
for the German people from surrounding villages to be ushered
through the camps and even made to bury the dead.
He did this because he said in words to this effect ...

'Get it all on record now - get the films - get the
witnesses -
because somewhere down the road of history some b*st*rd will get up
and say that this never happened'

This week, the UK debated whether to remove The

Holocaust from its school curriculum because it 'offends' the Muslim
population which claims it never occurred. It is not removed as
yet.
However, this is a frightening portent of the fear that is gripping
the world and how easily each country is giving into it.

It is now more than 70 years after the Second World War in Europe
ended. This e-mail is being sent as a memorial chain, in memory of
the six million Jews, 20 million Russians, 10 million Christians,
and
1,900 Catholic priests Who were 'murdered, raped, burned, starved,
beaten, experimented on and humiliated while many in the world
looked
the other way!

Now, more than ever, with Iran, among others, claiming the Holocaust
to be 'a myth,' it is imperative to make sure the world never
forgets.

This e-mail is intended to reach 400 million people! Be a link in the
memorial chain and help distribute this around the world.

How many years will it be before the attack on the World Trade
Center
'NEVER HAPPENED'?

Because it offends some Muslims???
Do not just delete this message; it will take only a minute to pass
this along.
Remember when all classrooms had an American flag in them?
Do they even teach our children about the World Trade Center attacks
in 1993 and 2001, or did it go the way of Pearl Harbor and Veterans
Day?
Don't even mention Christmas or prayers in school. Many schools
no longer recite the Pledge of Allegiance and many children do not
know the words to our National Anthem, or that we even have one!

  And nope, I did not write this--do not know who the author was.  

                                              And, 

I do not even know if Muslims are being offended.  But I do know one thing: 

                               EISENHOWER WAS RIGHT !!!

Proof positive? You tell me!

 

Common Genetic Disorder Tied to Increased Dementia Risk in Men

(The title of a recent Medscape article)

(https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/945393#:~:text=Results%20of%20a%20large%20analysis,who%20did%20not%20have%20these)

 Excerpt below:

This was true across a number of brain regions, including the putamen, the caudate, and the nucleus accumbens, "but notably also within important cognitive regions" of the thalamus and the hippocampus.

 

Any chance this might be what is wrong with our good friend “Putin?”

Flippin’ with my Flip-phone 

Well, I woke up this morning and before I got too busy doing whatever (got that?  There’s a whole lot of “whatever” in every household, or so I’m told.)  But, as I was saying, before I got too busy, I took a look at my little flip phone and read a message from Aiken Ophthalmology about an appointment I had scheduled while leaving from my last appointment.

 

You know, these messages are a pretty good thing.  Didn’t waste my time, didn’t waste AO’s time, and that appointment will be met, even though forgetful me had not remembered to put it on my calendar last year when I should have.

 

Good deal, Aiken Ophthalmology, good deal, AT&T, and good deal, little flip phone buddy who, according to AT&T, will be going the way of the dinosaurs in another year, AT&T having moved on to a 5G environment, something my little pocket pal will not be able to handle sometime soon. 

 

Well, guess I’ll just have to come up with some sort of alternative to my little pocket buddy (which has served me well—hope I’ll be able to say the same about its replacement.)

 

When, you say?  Well, after five or six years, the time I have had my trusty flip phone, or so I hope!  As far as I’m concerned, though, all I need is another flip phone.  Why do I need to carry around a little computer in my pocket?   All  I  really need is a phone!  

"Today," on NBC

Watching Today, one of my favorite shows (that Third Hour) on NBC, the three main presenters this day caught my eye:  First, there is Al Roker, one of my all-time favorites.  Next to Al, is Shinelle Jones, and next to Shinelle is Dylan Dreyer, two slightly newer members of the "Third Hour" staff.  One thing about these three made me wonder why, considering all who might be available at NBC, why these three?  (And Craig Melvin is often there, of course, just not today.)  

Well, this daily trio (and a mighty fine trio they are) does one very good job of giving me a slightly late wake-up call by presenting what they might find on their plate.  The "news of the day," those general interest items (today it was "Charlie Brown,") and "food news" we all can use, three general topics that came across well from these three "presenters" was what was on today's menu.

But why these three?  Well, they are all well spoken (Great!)  Next, they are all up to speed on the topics they have been given (Great, again!!)  And third, color-wise, we have one dark-skinned, one light-skinned, and one in-between.  How's that for something for everyone?  Good job, NBC (Great!!!)  

And, finally, there is music. What more could anyone ask for?  Really, now!

 

Well, no Lieberman, but...

 "The more things change, the more they stay the same...." Well, if you want an example of proof of an old saying, how about backing up about (not quite) ten years in this blog and giving the thoughts of "way back when" just a bit of consideration.

Does anyone in DC make sense?

This is where I want you to go just to see if this saying makes any sense at all.  Then, if you would, how about returning to the comment section of this entry and pass on your thoughts.

What is going on in our Washington DC, today?  Are each and every one of our Senators and Congressmen making the decisions that we need from them?  Are any of them avoiding the need to think just a little bit for themselves and for their constituents by simply following that old "Party line" and not worrying much about how that will look to a concerned member of their greater pack (the voters in his state) who one day will ask them about their vote?  

And, having read that column from ten years ago, what makes you think things are all that different today?  Are the members of our two great parties working to be able to work with the opposition to achieve legislation that will benefit the voters of both sets of decision makers, or are they just trying to achieve a decision that will allow them to set the "blame" on the opposition--getting little done, in the interim?  Unacceptable behavior, my friend!  

If we can all agree on the unacceptability of action that is only an excuse for finger pointing and blame finding, then we just might find a way to make each and every one of our legislators find a way to get things done, things that are as close to pure acceptability to each of them as might be possible.  While no one  will "get their way" (the sociopath's requirement) by following through on this suggestion, America will be the winner here.  

What do you think? 

Any comments?

Remembering Alvanos

A man I knew, (because of a job I had,) once told me he knew he should remember me but he couldn't--and the reason he gave was Alzheimers.  I told him "no problem," of course, and made a note to look that term up.  Well, I guess you know this happened quite a few years ago.  

Today, most of us will recognize that term and understand what it's all about.  My acquaintance, though gave me an opportunity to learn a bit about an ailment that years later was to take my mother to her "happy hunting ground," and one that may do the same for me.  My wife, in any case, thinks that may be the case.  

"Whatever," I think.  If Alzheimers it is, there probably will be a race to the finish for it and for quite a few other possibilities my 77 year old body may propose.  In any case, that one-time customer operated a long-time restaurant downtown in Aiken, and it was the place to go for coffee and breakfast for many years.  

It was located between the two movie theatres and was called by its owner's name, "Alvanos."  

I often would have my morning cup of coffee there, as did my competitors, the milkmen from "Pet."  Coble was my ride, though, an opportunity I had following one of my more lack-luster quarters at Georgia Tech.  It lasted almost one year, an interesting learning experience for me, at that.  And, strange as it may seem, a most enjoyable ride it was!