Nicholas Smith was the last surviving cast member of the old British show, Are You Being Served? when he died Sunday at the age of 81. My son and I got hooked on the show and Blackadder when we’d visit my parents in Delaware about 25 years or so ago. Luckily the jokes would (hopefully!) go …
Tag: Blackadder
Translate to…
Recent Posts
Archives
Categories
Tags
anniversary
Barbados
Black Watch
British India
cancer
choir
Christmas
Cushing's
dog
Dundee
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Tattoo
Facebook
Giving Thanks
Grandpa
Greenbriar Little Free Library #33664
headache
heart attack
holiday
India
Khyber Pass
kidney cancer
Little Free Library
Massachusetts
Memorial Day
Mimi
Mom
nap
New York
NIH
Pakistan
piano
Pipes and Drums
pituitary
Scotland
Scottish
son
Springfield
surgery
Thankful
Thankfulness
Towel Day
Umass Amherst
video
World War l
Subscribe!
Join 460 other subscribers
Cushing’s
- 🦓 Day 25: Cushing’s Awareness ChallengeThe original image was one a couple males, a couple females and a dog walking/running. No folks in wheelchairs, no older folks and certainly no zebras. It would be nice to have everyone out there walking or running but that’s not real life, at least in the Cushie world. It’s been a long time since […]
- 📚 New Book - Surviving Cushing’s Disease: A Young Man’s JourneyThis narrative nonfiction novel chronicles my son’s twenty-year journey to get his Cushing’s disease diagnosed—a journey that took far too long. Throughout the book, I highlight opportunities for testing that could have been done according to endocrinologist guidelines. The core message is clear: early diagnosis is crucial for people to live vibrant lives. Read Surviving […]
- 📅 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 […]
- ✍️ 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?
- 📰 High Recovery Rate of Adrenal Function After Successful Surgical Treatment of Cushing’s SyndromeThe recovery rate of adrenal function after successful surgery as first-line treatment in patients with Cushing’s syndrome is high. However, it may take several months to years before recovery of adrenal function occurs. In case of early recovery of adrenal function, clinicians should be aware of a possible recurrence of Cushing’s disease.
- 📰 Ectopic Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Production in a Stage IV Neuroendocrine Tumor: A Rare Presentation of Cushing's SyndromeIn this case, we describe a 54-year-old man with a stage IV NET with metastatic liver and pancreatic lesions, who presented with Cushing's syndrome due to ectopic ACTH production.
- ℹ️ Cushing's Syndrome OverviewCushing’s syndrome is a rare disorder that occurs when the body is exposed to too much cortisol. Cortisol is produced by the body and is also used in corticosteroid drugs. Cushing's syndrome can occur either because cortisol is being overproduced by the body or from the use of drugs that contain cortisol (like prednisone)…
- ℹ️ Adrenal insufficiency BasicsAdrenal insufficiency is a condition where the adrenal glands don't produce enough of certain hormones, primarily cortisol and sometimes aldosterone. This disorder can be categorized into primary (Addison's disease) and secondary forms.
- 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 […]
- 🦓 Day 24: Cushing’s Awareness ChallengeI’ll never know if that hit on my head contributed to my Cushing's but I have seen several people mention on the message boards that they had a traumatic head injury of some type in their earlier lives.
Music & Local Events
- 🖨️ Explore, Learn, and Discover Maker Lab @ Herndon, TodayAt our Maker Lab, you will have access to a variety of tools and equipment, including a 3D printer, sewing & embroidery machines, Cricut & Cameo cutting machines, robotics, circuits, arts & crafts and more. Fridays until June 9
- 👕 Fix It Clinic, TodayHave a broken or damaged item you’ve been looking to get repaired but it’s too costly or inconvenient? We will have fixers skilled in various types of repair available to help you bring your items back to life for FREE!
- 🧶 Fiber Friday, TodayCalling all knitters, crocheters, and yarn enthusiasts! Join us in our Makerspace to hang out with other fiber friends and maybe learn a technique or two.
- 🖨️ 3D Printing Basics, April 27Learn how to create a simple and personalized 3D object using TinkerCAD and then submit a 3D printing request at FCPL. Laptops are provided or bring your own. Monthly until December 28
- 🌹 35th Annual Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival, April 26 and 27The DC area’s un-official start to spring returns on Saturday April 26, (10AM – 6PM) and Sunday, April 27 (10AM – 5 PM). The streets of historic downtown Leesburg will be filled with incredible landscape displays along with vendors selling flowers and live plants, gardening supplies, and everything imaginable involving outdoor living.
- 🌎 Earth Day Festival, April 26Spring is around the corner and Earth Day Fairfax is almost underway! Mark your calendar for Fairfax County’s largest, family-friendly Earth Day extravaganza at the Sully Historic Site on Saturday, April 26. Celebrate our world with a day filled with games, entertainment, food and hands-on crafts, exhibits and activities.
- 🎶 Concert: Postcards, April 26The City Band takes a musical world tour, featuring the music of Valerie Coleman, Percy Grainger, Frank Ticheli, and Leonard Bernstein! Highlights include: “Havana Nights,” “Vesuvius,” “Out of Africa,” and “Candide.”
- 📚 Little Pages: English Learning Storytime, Apri 27Enjoy stories and writing activities designed for kids learning English as a second language. Every other Sunday until May 25.
- 😎 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.