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Sep 01
It’s Labor Day Again!
The first Monday of every September is dedicated to the men and women who have labored to build this country. Through a time-honored tradition that has its roots in the coordinated efforts of the labor movement of the 1800s, we salute the American worker force. Labor Day was celebrated for the first time in New York …
Aug 31
Hurricanes!
All this talk about Hurricanes reminds me of Hurricane Carol which hit where we lived when I was a kid. At the time we lived in Pawcatuck, Connecticut, right on the line with Westerly, Rhode Island. Luckily, we also lived on a small hill. My Mom said “let’s go down and see the waves” …
Aug 25
Wizard of Oz Day
1939 ~ Dorothy embarked on a journey down the yellow brick road with a lion, a tin man and a scarecrow in the classic film “The Wizard of Oz.”
Aug 23
Anniversary of William Wallace’s Death in 1305
Sir William Wallace was a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the First War of Scottish Independence. Along with Andrew Moray, Wallace defeated an English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in September 1297. He was appointed Guardian of Scotland and served until his defeat at the Battle of Falkirk in July 1298. In August 1305, Wallace was captured in Robroyston, near Glasgow, …
Jul 21
Happy Ice Cream Day!
National Ice Cream Day is observed each year on the 3rd Sunday in July and is a part of National Ice Cream Month. This day is a fun celebration enjoyed with a bowl, cup or cone filled with your favorite flavor of ice cream. Thousands of years ago, people in the Persian Empire would …
Jul 18
High School Memories
This is from one of those silly Facebook posts where they want you to copy and paste to share with your friends. I decided to take it a bit further and expand just a *bit*. Tell us about your SENIOR year of high school! The longer ago it was, the more fun the …
Jul 17
World Emoji Day
Another of those Who Knew holidays. World Emoji Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated on July 17. The day is deemed a “global celebration of emoji” and is primarily celebrated online. Celebrated annually since 2014,[NBC reported that the day was Twitter’s top trending item on July 17 in 2015. Now before the emoji, …
Jul 04
Happy 4th!
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from Great Britain. Independence Day fireworks are often accompanied by patriotic songs such as the national anthem “The Star-Spangled Banner”, “God Bless …
Cushing’s
- 😊 Welcome! / Cushing-Help.com Support for Cushing's Syndrome and Cushing's DiseaseWelcome to Cushing's Help and Support. This site provides information, support, news, and education for people with Cushing's or other endocrine problems, their friends and families. Cushing's syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of cortisol. Cushing's is a debilitating disease which causes the overproduction of […]
- 📚 A Cushing's Collection: A Humorous Journey Surviving Cushing’s Disease, Diabetes Insipidus, and a Bilateral AdrenalectomyDiagnosed with a rare disease that only affects between two and ten people per million, Marie Conley used emails to communicate with family, friends, and co-workers to keep them apprised of the diagnosis and prognosis of Cushing's disease and the many complications she experienced on this journey. Her ironic humor and raw, emotional approach helps […]
- ✍️ TikTok Saved My Life: Student Discovers Life-threatening Tumour After Self-diagnosing Rare ConditionDidn't we all do this? Cleo saved her own life after successfully self-diagnosing cancer/Cushing's that doctors had missed because she researched her own worrying symptoms on TikTok.
- 🏞 Cushing's MemberMapWe're rebuilding the Cushing's Member Map. Add your information (or your doctor's) at https://cushingsbios.com/2018/10/28/we-have-a-new-bio-form/
- ✍🏼 Cushing’s BiosThese Cushing’s bios aren’t your typical “bedtime story” but they tell the truth about what Cushing’s patients go through to get diagnosed – and hopefully go into remission. There aren’t necessarily a lot of happy endings here. If you’re looking for those, look at the ones in the category “Success Stories”. If you see yourself […]
- ✍🏼 Explaining Cushing’s to OthersI am writing this letter to share with you some basic facts about Cushing’s Disease/Syndrome and the recovery process so that you will have sufficient information to form realistic expectations about me and my ability to engage in certain activities in light of this disease and its aftermath.
- ‼️ Message Board Upgrade (and new features!) Coming SoonVersion 4.7.24 of the Cushing's Help Community is now available and includes a security update
- 📅 Cushie CalendarOur Cushie Calendar has been updated with a new look and it's now embedded with the message board calendar.
- 📰 AIs it Possible to Have Coexisting Exogenous and Endogenous Cushing's Syndrome?A 40-year-old female patient, hypertensive for three months and treated with 5 mg of amlodipine, with newly diagnosed untreated diabetes mellitus, presented to the emergency department with severe asthenia, abdominal pain, and vomiting. The medical history revealed prolonged self-medication with dexamethasone at a dose of 1 mg/day for three years in order to gain weight. […]
- 💉 Helpful Doctors: How to Choose the Best Neurologist in Pakistan?Neurological conditions can affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles, making daily life challenging for patients and families alike. Whether someone is dealing with Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, stroke, tremors, or memory disorders, selecting the best neurologist in Pakistan is one of the most important decisions for proper diagnosis and long-term care. A qualified specialist […]
Music and Local Events
- 🎶 Let the Music Dance!, June 14MaryO is in this Orchestra! The Washington Balalaika Orchestra presents an enchanting program of music performed by our own musicians on balalaika, bayan, domra, flute, oboe and clarinet. And for the first time, we are pleased to present medley of Ukrainian folk songs on the bandura, the national instrument of Ukraine.
- ✅ AA Open Meeting, Wednesday at 6 pmDiscover a supportive space for new beginnings! Join us every Wednesday at 6:00 PM, in the serene ambiance of Pender UMC's Library. At 5:00 PM there will be a time of casual chat, known as the "meeting before the meeting". Engage in meaningful conversations and find camaraderie at our AA meetings, guided by the experienced […]
- 🎼 A Celebration of Bach, June 7In addition to the wonderful talents of Pender’s own musicians, we are delighted to welcome special guest artists Veronica Jackson, Heidi Jacobs, and Sean Wittmer. Together, they will bring the beauty, depth, and brilliance of Bach’s music to life in a rich and meaningful program.
- 🎶 Slavic Festival Concert July 11MaryO is in this Orchestra! The Balalaika and Domra Association of America (BDAA) presents our annual Slavic Festival Concert, which brings together musicians from around the world to perform Slavic folk music, including Eastern European, Romani, and Klezmer musical traditions. The performance is an extravaganza, featuring virtuoso guest artists with a 60-piece folk orchestra, all […]
- 🧶 Caring Hands, June 13 at 10 amWe’re delighted to revive our Prayer Shawl / Baby Blanket / Care Bag ministry as an in-person gathering once again! We meet at 10:00 AM on the second Saturday of each month in the Pender UMC Library. This is a relaxed, welcoming time to knit, crochet, talk, and share as we work together. Our handmade […]
- 🍪 DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival, November 14Bring your friends, family, and appetite for a delicious weekend shopping experience! The top coffee roasters, chocolate makers, gourmet food purveyors, and unique artisans from around the DMV region will gather in Northern Virginia for the DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival.
- 😥Video from Memorial Service for MaryO's MomMary Alice Tibbetts Kelly lived a long life marked by curiosity, perseverance, creativity, and quiet courage. She survived much, learned constantly, lived on her own terms and cherished her independence. Her legacy lives on through music played, stories written, puzzles solved, journeys taken, and the family who knew her strength and grace firsthand. Mary’s Memorial […]
- 🇺🇸 Memorial DayThanks, 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.
- 🕺 National Tap Dance Day!National Tap Dance Day falls on May 25 every year and is a celebration of tap dancing as an American art form. The idea of National Tap Dance Day was first presented to U.S. Congress on February 7, 1989 and was signed into American law by President George H.W. Bush on November 8, 2004. The […]
- 🧻 Don’t Forget Your Towel Today!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 […]