Airplants, Coffee Books and White House Christmas Ornaments

The three items(photo above)were given to me by Ditas and Carenna on my 85th birthday: 1. Air plants(2 in driftwood): 2. A coffee book and 3. A White House Christmas Ornament.

This is my first time to have Air plants and looking forward to have them thrive and flower for me to enjoy.

Air Plants On My Birthday
https://www.ftd.com/blog/design/types-of-air-plants 

1. Air Plants true name are Tillandsia. The reason why they are nicknamed "Air Plants" is because they get the majority of their nutrients from the air around them. Wikipedia says:

Tillandsia is a genus of around 650 species of evergreen, perennial flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, native to the forests, mountains and deserts of northern Mexico and south-eastern United States, Mesoamerica and the Caribbean to mid Argentina. Their leaves, more or less silvery in color, are covered with specialized cells (trichomes) capable of rapidly absorbing water that gathers on them.

They are also commonly known as airplants because of their natural propensity to cling wherever conditions permit: telephone wires, tree branches, barks, bare rocks, etc. Their light seeds and a silky parachute facilitate this spread. Most Tillandsia species are epiphytes – which translates to 'upon a plant'. Some are aerophytes, which have a minimal root system and grow on shifting desert soil. Due to the epiphytic way of life of the plants the peculiarity arises that these bulbs do not lie in the ground, but hang in the air on branches.

How do you care for them?

1. Every one to two weeks, soak your air plant in room temperature tap water (or rain/pond water if you can find it) for 5-10 minutes.
2. After soaking gently shake excess water from your plant. ...
3. From the time soaking ends, the plant should be able to dry fully in no more than 3 hours.

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2. Addition to My Collection of Coffee Books

This is an addition to my more than 70 collection of Coffee Books

 For details on my coffee books collection read:

https://davidbkatague.blogspot.com/search?q=coffee+books 
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3. White House Christmas Ornament Collection

This was my most treasured gift that is added to my WH Christmas Ornament( #25)collection. For details on my Collection read:  

https://davidbkatague.blogspot.com/search?q=white+house+ornaments 

Meanwhile enjoy: Handel's Hallelujah

https://youtu.be/IUZEtVbJT5c

Dim Sum and Pancit on My 85th Birthday

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  Ditas and Carenna Treated Me with Dim Sum on My 85th Birthday

• Steamed Sausage Rolls. Description: Savory Chinese sausages wrapped in sweet pastry dough and steamed. ...
• Steamed Soup Dumplings. Description: Dumplings filled with pork, crab meat and broth. ...
• Shrimp Dumplings. ...
• Pork Siu Mai. ...
• Steamed Pork Ribs. ...
• Steamed Chicken Feet. ...
• Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf. ...
• Steamed Pork Buns.

Dim sum is a style of Chinese cuisine. It is prepared as small bite-sized portions of food served in small steamer baskets or on a small plate. Dim sum is commonly viewed as Cantonese, although other varieties exist. Dim sum dishes are usually served with tea and together form a full tea brunch. Wikipedia

And for long life we have a Pinoy Dish-Pancit Bihon

Note: We had the Dim Sum, Saturday Noon(12/21). Friday night( 12/20) we had a Seafood Feast ordered from Red Lobster using my two birthday gift cards from Dinah and David E. Again, thank you all for the gifts and greetings. 

Ditas and Carenna gave me two air plants, a Helicopter WH Ornament and a Coffee Book-California's Capital Region( The Sacramento Valley)

Meanwhile, enjoy this video taken during Macrine's 80th Birthday
https://www.facebook.com/107506882640637/videos/636830616779306/

Thanking the Lord on My 85th Birthday

Today is My 85th Birthday! Thank you Lord for All your Blessings!

To celebrate my 85th Birthday and to rejoice and be thankful to my readers, I am listing my top 12 most widely read hubs and articles from my Hubpages.com account and personal blogs. I hope you continue reading my blogs! 

From My Hubpages Account

https://letterpile.com/inspirational/my-bucket-list-101-things-to-do-before-i-die
9,407 page views as of 12/17/19

https://hubpages.com/business/caste-system-in-the-philippines
5,824 page views as of 12/17/19

https://exemplore.com/paranormal/My-Encounters-with-Aswangs-Witches-Goblins-and-Ghosts-in-the-Philippines
4,282 page views as of 12/17/19

https://hubpages.com/health/How-to-Live-or-Retire-in-the-Philippines-for-Less-than-1-500-a-Month
1, 244 page views as of 12/17/19

https://hubpages.com/literature/my-childhood-memories-of-world-war-2
692 page views as of 12/17/19

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From My Blogs

https://theintellectualmigrant.blogspot.com/2010/10/japanese-american-war-in-philippines.html
16,217 page views as of 12/17/18

https://marinduqueawaitsyou.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-oblation-run-university-of.html
9,687 page views as of 12/17/19

https://lifeinus1960present.blogspot.com/2010/06/fruit-trees-in-gardens-of-chateau-du.html
8,240 page views as of 12/17/19

https://planningtovisitthephilippines.blogspot.com/2009/09/hundred-island-national-park-alaminos.html
8050 page views as of 12/17/19

https://marinduqueawaitsyou.blogspot.com/2010/09/have-you-eaten-durian-king-of-fruits.html
7,659 page views as of 12/17/19

https://planningtovisitthephilippines.blogspot.com/2010/10/latest-news-on-bellarocca-and.html
7023 page views as of 12/17/19

https://marinduqueonmymind.blogspot.com/2011/01/boracay-island-and-regency-hotel-beach.html
5,987 page views as of 12/17/19

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Total Page Views from My Top Five Blogs

https://lifeinus1960present.blogspot.com/
800,952  total page views as of 12/17/19

https://theintellectualmigrant.blogspot.com/
789,011 total page views as of 12/17/19

https://marinduqueawaitsyou.blogspot.com/
601,817 total page views as of 12/17/19

https://marinduquemyislandparadise.blogspot.com/
466,241 total page views as of 12/17/19

https://chateaudumer.blogspot.com/
309,180 total page views as of 12/17/19

Meanwhile, enjoy this Video of Silent Night in 3 Languages

https://www.facebook.com/heyjoeshow/videos/1663708147237666/ 


Lastly, thank you all for your birthday greetings!

List of Medication for Sexually Transmitted Diseases

This is a continuation of a series that a few of my blog readers suggested that I write on medications for various Diseases. (HBP, Diabetes, high cholesterol, malaria, etc...).

I have a friend and former co-worker who had contacted an STD a few decades ago.  Moreover one of my blog readers suggested I do some research on STD. Here's a list of medications for STD for your information.

1. HIV/AIDS

Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors

abacavir, didanosine (ddl), lamivudine (3TC), stavudine (d4T), zalcitabine (ddC), zidovudine (ZDV)

Protease Inhibitors

indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir, lopinavir plus ritonavir

Nonnucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors

delavirdine, efavirenz, nevirapine

2. Chlamydia

Antibiotics

azithromycin,erythromycin,doxycycline

3. Gonorrhea

Antibiotics

ceftriaxone, cefixime, ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin
Gonorrhea and chlamydia can occur in tandem, in which event the doctor might prescribe a regimen of ceftriaxone plus doxycycline or azithromycin.

4. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Antibiotics

cefotetan or cefoxitin plus doxycycline, clindamycin plus gentamicin, ofloxacin plus metronidazole  Typically, two antibiotics are prescribed.

5. Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Topical Preparations (creams and solutions that the  patient applies directly to the affected area)

imiquimod, podophyllin, podofilox, fluorouracil (5-FU), trichloroacetic acid (TCA), interferon

6. Genital Herpes

Antivirals

acyclovir, famciclovir, valacyclovir

7. Syphilis

Antibiotics

penicillin—doxycycline or tetracycline only if allergic to penicillin

Source: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/sexually-transmitted/Pages/Medications-for-Sexually-Transmitted-Infections.aspx 

Meanwhile enjoy this photo:
 

Penis Flytrap-Photo Credit Anonews.com

 and Penis Fish are Edible

Our Simpls Christmas Decor this Year

Our simple Christmas Decor this Year-Holiday  Greetings from Our House to Yours! 

This year our simple Christmas Decor took only an hour to install. The focal point in our decor is the Capiz Parol and our Marble Table Lamp from the Philippines.

Tree, Wreath and an Electric Fire Place Insert

Our Lanzones Wood Belen(Left of Photo)

Small Christmas Tree

The only decoration of our tree are 20 White House ornaments that we have collected in the past three decades. For details on the WH Christmas ornaments read:
 
https://www.whitehousehistory.org/galleries/the-white-house-historical-association-christmas-ornament-collection

On Christmas, David III displayed his autographed photo of Bill and Hillary in our family room and take it back to his room after Jan 6. David used to work for the White House (OMB) during the Bill Clinton Presidency( 1993 to 2001)

Ditas Outdoor Lights in East Sacramento

Santa Claus Camping in her Front Yard

 Meanwhile, enjoy instrumental Christmas Music with your Fireplace!

https://youtu.be/R8gKs4jp7RU

A Review of the Eleven Essential Vitamins and Minerals

Last month, I wrote about the effect of magnesium deficiency for a healthy body functions. (https://davidbkatague.blogspot.com/2019/11/symptons-of-magnesium-deficiency.html).

Today I learned that magnesium was not included in the following article that listed 11 essential vitamins and minerals that our body needs. I am wondering why? Maybe its time to change it to 12 instead of just 11.

Here's the article as a review of what you have been taught in your elementary school years about Nutrition.

1. VITAMIN A

GOOD FOR: Healthy eyes and general growth and development, including healthy teeth and skin.
NATURAL SOURCE: Carrots and other orange foods including sweet potato and cantaloupe melons – all of which get their hue from the carotene pigment.

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2. B VITAMINS

GOOD FOR: Energy production, immune function and iron absorption.
NATURAL SOURCE: This crucial group of nutrients can be found in whole unprocessed foods, specifically whole grains, potatoes, bananas, lentils, chili peppers, beans, yeast and molasses.

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3. VITAMIN C

GOOD FOR: Strengthening blood vessels and giving skin its elasticity, anti-oxidant function and iron absorption.
NATURAL SOURCE: Everyone knows this one – oranges! But they're not the only source – other fruits and veggies packed with Vitamin C include guava, red and green peppers, kiwi, grapefruits, strawberries, Brussels sprouts and cantaloupe.

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4. VITAMIN D

GOOD FOR: Strong healthy bones.
NATURAL SOURCE: Apart from spending a few minutes out in the sun, which stimulates Vitamin D production, you can get this nutritional must from eggs, fish and mushrooms.

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5. VITAMIN E

GOOD FOR: Blood circulation, and protection from free radicals.
NATURAL SOURCE: Our favorite Vitamin E-rich food is the mighty almond. You can also fill up on other nuts, sunflower seeds and tomatoes to reap the benefits.

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6. VITAMIN K

GOOD FOR: Blood coagulation – that is, the process by which your blood clots.
NATURAL SOURCE: Leafy greens are the best natural sources of Vitamin K – so make sure you're eating lots of kale, spinach, Brussels sprouts and broccoli.

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7. FOLIC ACID

GOOD FOR: Cell renewal and preventing birth defects in pregnancy.
NATURAL SOURCE: There are plenty of scrumptious natural sources of folic acid, including dark leafy greens, asparagus, broccoli, citrus fruits, beans, peas, lentils, seeds, nuts, cauliflower, beets and corn.

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8. CALCIUM

GOOD FOR: Healthy teeth and bones.
NATURAL SOURCE: This mineral is another one that most of us already know - the best sources are dairy products like yogurt, cheese and milk, along with tofu and black molasses.

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9. IRON

GOOD FOR: Building muscles naturally and maintaining healthy blood.
NATURAL SOURCE: You might be surprised to know that clams take the top spot for iron content, followed by oysters and organ meats like liver. For the vegetarians among us, soybeans, cereal, pumpkin seeds, beans, lentils and spinach are great sources of iron.

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10. ZINC

GOOD FOR: Immunity, growth and fertility.
NATURAL SOURCE: Seafoods like oysters are also zinc-rich, along with spinach, cashews, beans and – wait for it – dark chocolate.

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11. CHROMIUM

GOOD FOR: Glucose function – making sure every cell in your body gets energy as and when needed.
NATURAL SOURCE: As long as your diet contains servings of whole grains, fresh vegetables and herbs, you should be getting enough chromium.

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For details read:


https://www.goodnet.org/articles/11-essential-vitamins-minerals-your-body-needs

Meanwhile, enjoy this photo of the Peter Peppers from my collection: