Today I am thankful for my dog, Mimi. She’s a beautiful dog, sweet, loving and usually very mild-mannered, but she’ll bark her head off whenever she hears someone in the driveway. Tonight, she barked at potential trick-or-treaters and so we have lots of candy left over. Thanks, Mimi!
Category: Holidays
Oct 21
40 Days of Thankfulness: Day 9
TiVo. I love that I can fast forward through commercials and have all my favorite shows waiting for me when I lie down on the sofa (and fall asleep!) I probably wouldn’t have gotten one of these when we did but our son got us one for Christmas many years ago. He had it …
Sep 29
It’s National Coffee Day
s If you know me, you know that I nearly always have a cup of coffee nearby, at all times. I’m glad that coffee has its own day now 🙂 The date might not be marked on your calendar, but if you are like more than 50 percent of adults who drink coffee …
Sep 22
Today Is…
I first read this in Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul and is posted several places online. The Best Day Of My Life by Gregory M Lousignont Today, when I awoke, I suddenly realized that this is the best day of my life, ever! There were times when I wondered if I would make it to today; …
Sep 06
It’s National Read A Book Day
In another of the “Who Knew” Holidays… National Read A Book Day is observed annually on September 6th. Don’t keep it to yourself. Share the experience! Read aloud to anyone who will listen. Reading improves memory and concentration as well as reduces stress. Older adults who spend time reading show a slower cognitive decline …
Aug 19
It’s World Photo Day Again
Today is another of those “Who Knew” holidays. I was recently talking to someone about our last trip to Scotland and she reminded me to take lots of pictures. Then, she said to be sure to print them out so she could see them. Um, no way! I haven’t printed out pictures since probably …
Aug 05
Scotland’s Summer Bank Holiday
Last year we’re in Scotland on August 28, so wen’t were affected by the August Bank Holiday. This year’s holiday is on Monday, August 5. The August Bank Holiday was instituted by the Bank Holidays Act of 1871 to give bankers a day off so they could participate in cricket matches. Since then, however, its …
May 27
Memorial Day 2019
Thanks, Grandpa… You weren’t American, but you fought valiantly for the cause overseas. I never met my grandfather. He had died in Peshawar, India, fighting for the Black Watch during World War l. Peshawar was on the northern frontier of British India, near the Khyber Pass. In 1947, Peshawar became part of the newly …
Cushing’s
- 🦓 Day 18, Cushing’s Awareness ChallengeAnd today, we talk about pink jeeps and ziplines… How in the world did we get here in a Cushing’s Challenge? I’m sliding these in because earlier I linked (possibly!) my growth hormone use as a cause of my cancer – and I took the GH due to Cushing’s issues. Clear? LOL
- 🖤 In Memory of Diane, April 2008I am not sure of the exact date but this was originally posted April 18, 2008... My name is Amy and my very best friend just passed away from an adrenal crisis. Diane was unaware that she had any adrenal issue.
- 📰 Mortality in Cushing’s Syndrome: Declining Over Two Decades but Remaining Higher Than the General PopulationPatients with endogenous Cushing’s syndrome (CS) have elevated mortality, particularly during active disease. A recent meta-analysis reported reduced mortality rates after 2000 in adrenal CS and Cushing disease (CD), though many studies lacked population-matched controls.
- 📅 Adrenal Insufficiency United’s Lunch & Learn, Los Angeles California, May 3Adrenal Insufficiency United’s Lunch & Learn Events are one day mini-conferences located in different cities in the USA. We find great local speakers to lead sessions and give presentations about issues affecting those with adrenal insufficiency. These one day events will be packed full of opportunities giving attendees more chances to ask questions, share their […]
- 📚 Comment on Surviving Cushing’s Disease: A Young Man’s JourneyI’m still suffering from symptoms after 25 years of surgery and it took the doctors nearly 20 years to diagnose before 2004 when I had my surgery..So yes you are never cured from this illness it is with you for life
- 🦓 Foundation Seeks Awareness on Cushing’s SyndromeThe Aisha Adamu Fari Foundation has emphasised the need for increased investment in raising awareness about early detection and treatment of Cushing’s Syndrome to contain the disease.
- ⁉️ Cushing’s Myths and Facts: It is MY fault that I got Cushing’s…Fact: This is a very controversial topic because we don’t like to talk about it. However, many people struggle with this myth.
- 🦓 Cushing's Awareness Challenge - Day 18What should you do if you think you have Cushing's? 1. Click the 3 lines you see in the upper right corner, scroll down about halfway, and take a look at some of those helpful websites. Those sites are what got me to the right endocrinologist, and helped me through the testing phase.
- ✍️ Add or update Your BioPlease add your bio. Your information will help others. If anyone would like to do something for the Cushing's Awareness Challenge but you don't have (or want to have) a blog, why not consider adding your bio?
- ℹ️ Cushing's Disease BasicsCushing's Disease is a rare condition caused by excessive production of cortisol, a hormone essential for various bodily functions. It is a specific form of Cushing's Syndrome, where the overproduction of cortisol is due to a tumor in the pituitary gland. The condition affects 10 to 15 people per million each year, predominantly women between […]
Music & Local Events
- ☀️ Easter Breakfast, April 20Our menu features a tempting array of bagels with cream cheese, savory breakfast casseroles, golden French toast, sizzling sausage, and fresh fruit, complemented by freshly brewed coffee and tea.
- 🌎 Earth Day for a Community Cleanup, April 22Come out, make a difference, and help keep our community beautiful. Your efforts truly matter, and what better way to celebrate Earth Day than by caring for our planet together!
- 🔆 TEEN Button Making, April 18Express yourself with our button making program! Drop in from 3:00-4:00 pm.
- 🪄 Fizz, Pop, Boom! with the Science Guys of Baltimore, TodayLearn about states of matter with the Science Guys of Baltimore! Dry Ice is the star of the show as we learn about sublimation and the other state changes. Watch the Science Guys show off bubbling potions, chemical reactions, and explosions!
- 🎶 Palm Sunday Praise | Blessed Be the Name of the Lord | April 13, 2025 | Pender UMCPalm Sunday worship at Pender United Methodist Church began with joyful energy on April 13, 2025, as we lifted our voices in praise with “Blessed Be the Name of the Lord” (#2034 in The Faith We Sing). Led by Patrick King, Director of Music, this opening praise song set a spirit-filled tone for a meaningful […]
- 🐸 Froggy Friends Scavenger Hunt, All AprilFrogs and toads are hop-hop-hoping around Children’s Section for the entire month of April! Find all 10 amphibians for a prize!
- 😎 Register for Vacation Bible School (VBS)For potty-trained three year olds through ninth graders. Embark on an exciting journey with Road Trip VBS, based on Joshua 1:9 – "The LORD your God is with you wherever you go." Discover God's presence everywhere as we explore new places, make new friends, and experience God's goodness together. Join us in a fun-filled adventure […]
- 🧐 Brain Power, All AprilEnhance your mental fitness with “Train Your Brain” activities! Sudoku, crosswords, Color Me Happy, and word searches. Each activity is aimed at stimulating cognitive function and supporting memory improvement.
- 📆 O'Connor Music Studio CalendarUpdated daily with music and Northern Virginia events.
- 🌼 Little Farmers Education – Daffodils, April 18Learn about these blooming bulbs and cut a few to take home to bring some spring sunshine inside.