When I was a young woman, I just loved That Girl. I’d rush home from school to watch. Later, several of us would watch in the common room of our dorm at college. Over the years, I’ve owned videotapes, DVDs. My mom bought me an episode guide for Christmas one year – which I …
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May 24
That TV Show
When I was a young woman, I just loved That Girl. I’d rush home from school to watch. Later, several of us would watch in the common room of our dorm at college. Over the years, I’ve owned video tapes, DVDs. My mom bought me an episode guide for Christmas one year – which …
Cushing’s
- ⁉️ Cushing’s Myths and Facts: “All types of Cushing’s are the same”There are many genetic varieties with quite a few discovered in the past couple of years. Plus, there are several types such as adrenal, ectopic, and pituitary. And so on...
- 🦓 Day 11, Cushing’s Awareness ChallengeBlue and Yellow – we have those colors on ribbons, websites, T-shirts, Cushing’s Awareness Challenge logos and even cars.
- 🎬 Followup to Webinar on Compounded Tirzepatide vs SemaglutideDr. Theodore Friedman (Dr. F) gave an updated webinar on compounded weight loss medicines.
- 🎬 Video: Cushing’s Disease-Pituitary GlandSharmyn McGraw searched for answers for seven years for whatever it was that was killing her; finally she diagnosed herself via the Internet with Cushing’s disease, caused by a pituitary brain tumor.
- 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 Merck Manuals: Answering Common Questions About Cushing SyndromeHigh cortisol – and its deleterious effects on the body – may be a more commonly recognized phrase in today's healthcare lexicon. Still, doctors say there is a need for more awareness of a rare and potentially life-threatening condition involving cortisol, known as Cushing's Syndrome
- 📚 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 […]
- 🦓 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.
- ✍️ 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?
- 📅 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 […]
Music & Local Events
- 🥚 Moving Inside Due to Rain! Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza!, TomorrowEvent: Pender UMC's Egg-citing Easter Bash Date: Saturday, April 12 Time: 1:00–3:00 PM Location: Pender UMC Parking Lot & Grounds Event Highlights: Moon Bounce Madness: Jump and hop like a bunny in our giant Pender/KUMC Bounce House! Awesome Games: Show off your cornhole skills for a chance to win awesome prizes. Don't miss the estimation […]
- 🌼 Little Farmers Education – Orchard Bloom Bouquets, TodayThe orchards are in bloom in April. Take a wagon ride tour and cut a bouquet of orchard blooms to brighten your home. Learn how orchard manager checks the fruit set based on the spring blossoms.
- 🎵 Great Masters: Nikolai Medtner & Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, TodayNikolai Medtner, a friend of Sergei Rachmaninov, is a quintessentially late-romantic composer who wrote over one hundred Romances (Art Songs) for different voices as well as a vast collection of works for piano, including three piano concertos. Our program includes a selection of his songs and the famous "Fairy Tales" for piano solo.
- 📚 Saturday Stories at Herndon LibraryEnjoy stories, songs and rhymes for the whole family at this interactive storytime. All ages welcome! The Second Saturday of the month until May 10
- 🧶 Fiber Friday, TodayCalling all knitters, crocheters, and yarn enthusiasts! Join us every Friday from 12-2 in our Makerspace to hang out with other fiber friends and maybe learn a technique or two. Every Friday until 4/25/25
- ❄️ Build a Gallon Jug Igloo for Earth Day, April 12Join the Burke Centre Library as we build a milk jug igloo to be used for a display about plastic on Earth Day. We are collecting clear, clean milk style gallon jugs at our location (Burke Centre). Please only this particular style of plastic jug.
- ✡️ Passover Stories at Herndon Library, April 12Enjoy Passover-themed stories, songs and rhymes for the whole family at this interactive storytime. All ages welcome!
- 😎 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.
- 🐸 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!