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 đ The date might not be marked on your calendar, but if you are like more than 50 percent of adults who drink coffee …
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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. Donât keep it to yourself. Â Share the experience! Â Read aloud to anyone who will listen. Reading improves memory and concentration as well as reduces stress. Â Older adults who spend time reading show a slower cognitive decline …
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 …
May 25
It’s Towel Day!
Each year, May 25 is Towel Day. Â Do you know why? Towel Day is celebrated every year on 25 May as a tribute to the author Douglas Adams by his fans. On this day, fans carry a towel with them, as described in Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, to demonstrate their appreciation for …
May 13
XORâs Hammer Talks Money
From my son, the math genius! Source: Making Money Disappear Through Infinite Iteration, Now In YouTube Form! â XORâs Hammer
May 11
Father Goose?
I don’t know why geese fascinate me but they have for years. I love how the father stands watch over the family-to-be and when they’re crossing the street – mom in front, babies, then dad. Lately, I’ve been seeing goose families everywhere. When I went to an appointment last week, I noticed a goose family …
May 01
Happy May Day!
May Day is observed annually on May 1. In many ancient calendars, May 1 was the first day of summer. This was a cause for celebration. One of the more popular rituals was harvesting flowers and giving them to neighbors and strangers in cone-shaped baskets. These âMay Basketsâ become more commonly known as âMay Day …
Apr 06
National Tartan Day
April 6 is National Tartan Day. This is an official national holiday which kicks off Tartan Week. National Tartan Day honors all the Scottish heritage that flows through this nation. From its earliest beginnings, Americans with Scottish ancestry endeavored for that freedom as much as any American. It was in their blood. It was …
Cushing’s
- đ° Thymic Neuroendocrine Tumor With Metastasis to the Breast Causing Ectopic Cushingâs SyndromeWe present a case of a 34-year-old woman with a rapid onset of severe hypercortisolism in April 2016. After initial treatment with a steroid inhibitor (ketoconazole) and diagnostics including 68Ga DOTA-TATE PET/CT, it was shown to be caused by a small thymic NET.
- đŚ Day 4, Cushingâs Awareness ChallengeOur âOfficial mascotâ is the zebra. In med school, student doctors are told âWhen you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebrasâ.
- đŚ From a Past Blogging Challenge ~ Sleep, the Goldilocks and the Three bears of Cushingâs DiseaseInsomnia was one of the first things that troubled me enough to try to get help for with Cushingâs Disease. By my last year in music school, I had flipped my schedule around. I felt best and got more done if I practiced through the night and slept through the day...
- đŚ Comment added to Day 4, Cushingâs Awareness ChallengeThanks to AI, this year I was able to see a whole lot of zebras outside a hospital :)
- đŚ From a Past Blogging Challenge: Cushingâs Awareness Challenge â Danielle, Day 3One of my least favorite things about my life with chronic illness is having imaging appointments. Whether it's my yearly brain MRI, or a chest X-ray, the whole process is uncomfortable, and sometimes even painful...
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Adrenal Insufficiency Unitedâs Lunch & Learn, Los Angeles California, May 3Adrenal Insufficiency Unitedâs 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 […]
- âšď¸ 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.
- âšď¸ 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 […]
- âšď¸ Cushing's Syndrome OverviewCushingâs 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)âŚ
- đ° Ivory Tower: New PET Scan Molecule Offers Breakthrough in Detecting Cushingâs SyndromeResearchers from endocrinology and nuclear medicine departments have introduced a new PET scan molecule that enhances the detection of adenoma/small tumour causing Cushingâs syndrome. This development promises to improve surgical interventions and patient outcomes.
Music & Local Events
- đż Coffee & a Classic: An American in Paris, TodayThereâs nothing better on a Friday morning than a classic movie and a fresh cup of coffee in our meeting room!
- đĽ Raise Chicks this Spring, Today through April 9Purchase your 4 chicks and specify your pick up day April 4-19, 2025. They sell out quickly! Add-on a care kit if donât have one. Decide where you would like to keep the chicks, laundry room, bathroom, mud room, and set up a box to be their home. (Tips below) April 4-19: The Farm Market […]
- đ Lenten Hymn and Devotion, Week 5Brian Stevenson, Pender UMC Director of Handbells and Ensembles, presents a series of hymn-based devotions on Wednesdays during Lent. âGo to Dark Gethsemaneâ is a Lenten hymn that spotlights scenes from the last 12 hours of Jesus Christâs life.
- đ 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 â "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 […]
- đ Mini-Makers â Earth Day Edition, April 5Reduce â Reuse â Recycle! Spend a crafternoon making beads for bracelets. necklaces or even toy snakes using old magazines!
- đ§ Brain Power, All AprilEnhance your mental fitness with âTrain Your Brainâ activities! Sudoku, crosswords, Color Me Happy, and word searches. Each activity is aimed at stimulating cognitive function and supporting memory improvement.
- đ O'Connor Music Studio CalendarUpdated daily with music and Northern Virginia events.
- 𧹠Brick Buddies: Build A Bridge!, April 8Use your imagination and engineering skills to complete the monthly challenge out of basic LEGOâŻbricks. All materials are provided and stay at the library.
- đś More Music OpportunitiesCalling All Musicians: Join Penderâs Vibrant Music Ministry! Are you passionate about music? Do you feel called to share your musical gifts in a community of faith? Pender is seeking talented musicians to join our vibrant Music Ministry team and contribute to our uplifting and spiritually enriching worship services!
- đ Toddler Storytime-Read with a Cop, April 16Join us for Early Literacy story time with stories, songs, and finger plays. Read by a police officer from the Fairfax County Police Department!