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 25
Don’t Forget Your Towel!
Each year, May 25 is Towel Day. 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 23
Lucky Penny Day
See a penny, pick it up… All day long you’ll have good luck. When you are out and about today, look on the ground for pennies. It just might be your lucky day! My mom is forever picking up pennies – or anything that’s cash-looking. She’s made a record over the years of how …
May 22
National Buy a Musical Instrument Day
Each year on May 22 we observe National Buy a Musical Instrument Day. The day is all about playing music. If you are a musician, it might be time for a new instrument. Maybe you can learn to play a second or third one. If you have never played an instrument before, National Buy A Musical Instrument …
May 13
Mother’s Day :)
Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May. It complements similar celebrations honoring family members, such as …
May 11
XOR’s Hammer
From my son, the math genius! Source: Making Money Disappear Through Infinite Iteration, Now In YouTube Form! – XOR’s Hammer
May 01
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 “May Baskets” become more commonly known as “May Day …
Apr 30
National Bugs Bunny Day
National Bugs Bunny Day is observed each year on April 30. Bugs Bunny is the famous cartoon character best remembered for his roles in Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies produced by Warner Bros. He is known for his popular catchphrase “What’s up, doc?” Bugs Bunny first appeared in a short film on April 30, 1938, …
Cushing’s
- 📰 Thymic Neuroendocrine Tumor With Metastasis to the Breast Causing Ectopic Cushing’s 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.
- 🦓 Day 4, Cushing’s Awareness ChallengeOur “Official mascot” is the zebra. In med school, student doctors are told “When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras“.
- 🦓 From a Past Blogging Challenge ~ Sleep, the Goldilocks and the Three bears of Cushing’s DiseaseInsomnia was one of the first things that troubled me enough to try to get help for with Cushing’s 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...
- 🦓 Comment added to Day 4, Cushing’s Awareness ChallengeThanks to AI, this year I was able to see a whole lot of zebras outside a hospital :)
- 🦓 From a Past Blogging Challenge: Cushing’s Awareness Challenge – 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...
- 📅 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 […]
- 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 […]
- 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)…
- 📰 Ivory Tower: New PET Scan Molecule Offers Breakthrough in Detecting Cushing’s SyndromeResearchers from endocrinology and nuclear medicine departments have introduced a new PET scan molecule that enhances the detection of adenoma/small tumour causing Cushing’s syndrome. This development promises to improve surgical interventions and patient outcomes.
Music & Local Events
- 🍿 Coffee & a Classic: An American in Paris, TodayThere’s nothing better on a Friday morning than a classic movie and a fresh cup of coffee in our meeting room!
- 🐥 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 don’t 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 […]
- 🛐 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. “Go to Dark Gethsemane” is a Lenten hymn that spotlights scenes from the last 12 hours of Jesus Christ’s life.
- 😎 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 […]
- 🌎 Mini-Makers – Earth Day Edition, April 5Reduce – Reuse – Recycle! Spend a crafternoon making beads for bracelets. necklaces or even toy snakes using old magazines!
- 🧐 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.
- 🧱 Brick Buddies: Build A Bridge!, April 8Use your imagination and engineering skills to complete the monthly challenge out of basic LEGO bricks. All materials are provided and stay at the library.
- 🎶 More Music OpportunitiesCalling All Musicians: Join Pender’s 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!
- 📚 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!