AUG 12, at heart: hyperlipidemia

Authors' Note: Jealousy at the flight of birds has apparently resulted in expressions suggesting that human social responsibility is analogous to having one's wings clipped, or flying straight, as here.

Hyperlipemia (also known in America as hyperlipidemia), is a medical condition in which high blood levels of fats (lipids), particularly cholesterol, portend cardiac disease, including deadly heart attacks. Hyperlipemia is one of a number of such asymptomatic risk factors including hypertension and diabetes. Fortunately, change in lifestyle including diet and exercise, and judicious prescription of pharmaceutical drugs, such as statins, can reduce risk.

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AUG 11, exotic destinations: air travel

 

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AUG 10, Carolina lowcountry treat: boiled peanuts

 

store display, in cellophane bags

ready to eat (a somewhat messy finger-food)

ramikin with empty shells. Delicious!

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AUG 9, poets' corner: wit's end

 

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Current birdie-pic

a snowy egret, fishing near the old bridge

AUG 8, bi-lyrical limerick: candy vs liquor

 

a) reprise from August 2020

AUG 9, bi-lyrical limerick: 'liquor vs candy'

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b) incidental photo: 

Harborside residential docks in Mt. Pleasant SC.
Shipping channel and the city of Charleston in the background 

AUG 7, W-I-P

b) Giorgio's Lexicon of Binomials

 

AUG 6, amphibians: early morning beach chorus (green tree frogs)

Today, we took an early excursion to the beach at Sullivan's Island; in the  marshy area just inland from the beach, the tree frogs were having a vociferous field day!

 And there's an older poetic post that deals with this cute little amphibian, often seen individually in your garden, as well as in swarms in marshy areas. Click HERE.

AUG 5, Latin States of America (USA): mottos #3, conclusion

 

A composite related to the first two postings:

A Note About "E Pluribus Unum"  

This 13-letter phrase was considered the de facto motto of the United States, and was included in the Great Seal.  In 1956, the status of official motto was given to "In God we trust". 

AUG 4, Carolina lowcountry, day's end in historic Charleston

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AUG 3, mammalian wildlife: ersatz coyotes

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY to C.H.!

a) reprise from 2020

AUG 3, mammalian wildlife: ersatz coyotes

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b) Giorgio's Lexicon of Binomials

AUG 2, Carolina lowcountry: beach at Sullivan's Island

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AUG 1, ballet at Toronto's Harbourfront: still photos

Here are the NBC dancers warming up.

A great venue,
 just lakeside of Toronto's renowned CN Tower! 

The programme, "Sharing the Stage"
included other innovative groups, like this West African-troupe.

Nearby, the Rogers' Dome (home of the BlueJays),
 lit up as evening comes on.

A pas-de-deux from "Evernew" 

 

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JUL 31, American satire (prolongation): felony

 

Author's Note: The above verse could be seen as a companion piece to the author's 'felon'. Check that one out HERE.

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JUL 30 (2023), singable satire: W-I-P

JUL 29, Toronto ravines: Cedarvale

 

a) reprise from 2020

JUL 30, Toronto ravines: Cedarvale Ravine

 

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b) Giorgio's Lexicon of Binomials

JUL 28, insects: DEET insect repellent

 

a) reprise from 2020

JUL 28, insects: insect repellents (DEET)

 

Authors' Note: The full name of the chemical is in fact N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide

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b) Giorgio's Lexicon of Binomials

JUL 27, Carolina lowcountry: sundown at Shem Creek

 

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