Today, since it’s a “teaching day”, I’m thankful for my piano studio, my students, and my piano š When I was growing up, my dad was a minister, meaning we lived in whatever parsonage the church chose to let us live in. Ā The one we had in Pawcatuck, CT had an upright piano …
Tag: Roman Catholic
Sep 13
I Almost Forgot…
Though folklorists claim there is no written evidence for the superstition before the nineteenth century, the date has long been connected to notorious events in history and religion. According to Roman Catholic belief, one of the most significant events in their religion and many others – the crucifixion of Jesus Christ – took place …
Mar 17
Saint Patrick’s Day ~ Riverdance
Every year on March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the globe observe St. Patrickās Day. What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods and a whole lot of green. When I was a child, my …
Nov 17
Giving Thanks, Day 17
Today, since it’s a “teaching day”, I’m thankful for my piano studio, my students, and my piano š When I was growing up, my dad was a minister, meaning we lived in whatever parsonage the church chose to let us live in. Ā The one we had in Pawcatuck, CT had an upright piano …
Oct 15
40 Days of Thankfulness: Day Three
Today, since it’s a “teaching day”, I’m thankful for my piano studio, my students, and my piano š When I was growing up, my dad was a minister, meaning we lived in whatever parsonage the church chose to let us live in. The one we had in Pawcatuck, CT had an upright piano …
Oct 15
Day 3: 40 Days of Thankfulness
Today, since it’s a “teaching day”, I’m thankful for my piano studio, my students, and my piano š When I was growing up, my dad was a minister, meaning we lived in whatever parsonage the church chose to let us live in. Ā The one we had in Pawcatuck, CT had an upright piano …
Mar 17
Riverdance / St. Patrick’s Day Memories
Every year on March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the globe observe St. Patrickās Day. What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods and a whole lot of green. When I was a …
Mar 17
Saint Patrick’s Day / Riverdance
Every year on March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the globe observe St. Patrickās Day. What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods and a whole lot of green. When I was a …
Cushing’s
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What I'm Doing for Rare Disease DayEach and every day since 1987, I tell anyone who will listen about Cushingās...
- ā¹ļø 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 […]
- āļø Rare Disease Day 2026: MaryO, Pituitary/Adrenal Insufficiency/Kidney Cancer BioFor all of my early life, I was the good, compliant, patient. I took whatever pills the doctor prescribed, did whatever tests h/she (most always aĀ HE) wrote for. Believed that whatever he said was the absolute truth. He had been to med school. He knew what was wrong with me even though he didn't live […]
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Today is Rare Disease DayToday is Rare Disease Day. Learn all about Cushing's Disease at http://www.cushings-help.com/
- š° Disease Remission and Surgical Outcomes of Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery for Cushing Disease: A Single Center ExperienceTranssphenoidal surgery is the primary treatment for patients with Cushing disease (CD). This study assessed the surgical and endocrinologic outcomes of patients with CD following endoscopic pituitary surgery using strict biochemical criteria to guide surveillance in patients not achieving early remission.
- š Save the Date: Menopause: new approach to management on Sunday February 22 2026 at 6 PMMenopause: new approach to management Theodore Friedman, MD, PhD will be giving a GoodHormoneHealth webinar on Menopause
- š Save the Date: Pituitary Adenoma Education Da1 February 22 2026Donāt miss this opportunity to learn from Mayo Clinic specialists.
- š° BIPSS Diagnostic Method May Cause False Positive in Some Cases of Cyclic Cushingās SyndromeA diagnostic technique calledĀ bilateral inferior petrosal sinus samplingĀ (BIPSS), which measures the levels of theĀ adrenocorticotropic hormoneĀ (ACTH) produced by theĀ pituitary gland, should only be used to diagnose cyclicĀ Cushingās syndromeĀ patients during periods of cortisol excess, a case report shows. When it is used during a spontaneous remission period of cycling Cushingās syndrome, this kind of sampling can lead […]
- š° Metabolomic Biomarkers in Urine of Cushingās Syndrome PatientsCushingās syndrome (CS) is a disease which results from excessive levels of cortisol in the human body. The disorder is associated with various signs and symptoms which are also common for the general population not suffering from compound hypersecretion. Thus, more sensitive and selective methods are required for the diagnosis of CS.
- ā¹ļø Understanding Cortisol: The Stress Hormone ExplainedCortisol testing is not routinely done during medical check-ups, and there currently arenāt any at-home tests available to assess cortisol levels. Most healthcare providers only recommend testing for cortisol if there are symptoms indicative of conditions like Cushingās syndrome.
Music and Local Events
- š„ March Forth/FourthToday would probably have been a better day for the Music Man post since itās about marching forth on March Fourth.
- š National Grammar DayNational Grammar Day is observed across the United States each year on March 4th. According to Global Language Monitor, the estimated number of words in the English language is 1,025,109. There is some controversy to that number, but itās safe to say it is over a million.
- ā¦ļø Lenten Hymn and Devotion, Week 3Brian Stevenson, Pender UMC Director of Handbells and Ensembles, presents a series of hymn-based devotions at noon on Wednesdays during Lent. The Third Hymn-based Devotion is When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
- š„ The Music ManRemembering all the words is no small feat. I first started collecting records (yes, records!) of musicals when I was in high school in Springfield, MA. Our library had an outstanding record collection, but I could only check out one (or 2?) at a time. I would bring my record(s) home, and listen to them […]
- š¹ A Parentās Guide to Piano MaestroIt will be fun watching your child improve their piano skills all while having fun using Piano Maestro in lessons each week! As your childās teacher (or YOUR teacher!), Iām looking forward to seeing the progress they will make when they start using it at home each day. This guide will help you understand how […]
- š¦ Rare Disease DayThis day is more than a call to awareness; it's a global movement aimed at bridging the gap between isolation and community, despair and hope, challenges and solutions.
- š¹ Technic Series: Scales and ArpeggiosAn arpeggio (it. /arĖpeddŹo/) is a musical technique where notes in a chord are played or sung in sequence, one after the other, rather than being played together like a chord. This word comes from the Italian word āarpeggiareā, which means āto play on a harpā. An alternative translation of this term is ābroken chordā.
- ā¦ļø Lenten Hymn and Devotion, Week 2Brian Stevenson, Pender UMC Director of Handbells and Ensembles, presents a series of hymn-based devotions at noon on Wednesdays during Lent. The Second Hymn-based Devotion is Ah, Holy Jesus.
- š Practice Pie: The Step-By-Step Guide To Helping Your Child Enjoy Their Music PracticeIn Practice Pie, Iāll teach you how to support your child in their musical journey. I canāt promise it will be as easy as pie (but then, is pie really easy?) but I can promise to make it quick and practical, with a little humour thrown in for good measure.
- š„ Fun with Music for Preschoolers, MondayStep into a world of giggles and song with āFun with Music" at Pender!Ā This is not just any music class ā it's a journey through sound and imagination designed especially for preschoolers and their favorite grown-ups. Since 2013, Jim and Roberta Pont have been creating a space where tiny toes tap, and little voices […]