Observed annually on the first Sunday in June, National Cancer Survivor’s Day has been set aside to “demonstrate that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality.” Each year on National Cancer Survivor’s Day, events and celebrations are held and hosted around the United States by local communities, hospitals and support groups honoring …
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May 30
National Hole in My Bucket Day
May 30, of each year, National Hole in My Bucket Day is observed. This wacky holiday is in honor of the fun children’s song; There’s a Hole in My Bucket. The song which has origins in 1700 Germany, is about a back and forth conversation between Henry and Liza. Henry needs to fix his …
May 27
Memorial Day
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
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 …
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 12
Mother 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 …
May 09
Irony
18 years ago today, I had my left kidney and 10 pounds of cancer removed. This anniversary is, of course, a big A few weeks before that surgery, I had returned to Johns Hopkins to be retested for Growth Hormone. There’s a whole lot of info on my past experiences with HGH in my …
Cushing’s
- ❗️Yes, You Need a Medical Alert Bracelet!#3– DO NOT MAKE IT “PRETTY” OR “NOT SO OBVIOUS”. I can not stress this enough. Ladies I know that you want the cute ones that look like normal bracelets, and have pretty charms, etc on them… THE ENTIRE point of a medical alert bracelet is that someone needs to see it and know that […]
- 🦓 Day 30, Cushing’s Awareness ChallengeToday is the final day of the Cushing’s Awareness Challenge and I wanted to leave you with this word of advice… To that end, I’m saving some of what I know for future blog posts, maybe even another Cushing’s Awareness Challenge next year.
- ✍️ 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 […]
- 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 […]
- 📚 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 […]
- 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)…
- 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.
- 🦓 Day 29, Cushing’s Awareness ChallengeI’ve been thinking about this since the article I posted on doctors not understanding what it was like for a post-op Cushing’s disease patient – ME! I’m updating this for Cushings Awareness Month 2025.
- 📰 Cardiometabolic Complications After Cushing’s Disease RemissionCushing’s disease (CD) is associated with phenotypic traits and comorbidities that may persist after the normalization of cortisol levels. Medical therapy is usually given in recurrent or persistent CD after transsphenoidal surgery. We aimed to investigate the impact of long-term normalization of daily cortisol secretion on clinical picture and cardiometabolic comorbidities, comparing surgical remission to […]
Music & Local Events
- ✅ AA Open Meeting, TodayDiscover 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 […]
- 🧵 Free Hand Embroidery, TodayFreehand embroidery involves creating designs and patterns directly on fabric without using a pre-printed pattern or template. It allows for creativity and flexibility, as the embroiderer can freely create and experiment with different stitches, colors, and designs. Every 2 weeks until May 28
- 🌸 Flower Scavenger Hunt, TodayBe on the lookout for pictures of blossoms scattered among the children’s books. Spell out the secret message and earn a prize.
- 🛐 Hymn History: The Church’s One FoundationThe Pender United Methodist Church congregation joined together in singing the powerful hymn “The Church’s One Foundation”as the closing hymn of our Traditional Service. This classic expression of unity and faith was beautifully accompanied by: Heidi Jacobs on piano Brian Stevenson on organ With heartfelt voices and rich harmonies, the congregation lifted up this timeless […]
- 🐕 Canine Caper Scavenger Hunt, May 1Pups are sniffing up and down and all around Children’s Section for the entire month of May!
- 🌱 Help Start a Seed Library By Donating Your Seeds!, May 1Centreville Regional Library is starting a seed library! Donate your vegetable, ornamental, or native plant seeds to Centreville Regional Library’s information desk. The first of every month through April 2026
- 📚 Wee Bilingual Korean-English Storytime, May 1Join us to have fun together with songs, fingerplays, dances, and stories in both Korean and English.
- ✡ Jewish American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt, May 1Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month at the Centreville Library with a scavenger hunt highlighting foods from Jewish culture. Stop by the children’s area to pick up a scavenger hunt and search the library for the hidden clues to match up the food items with their names. Daily through May 12
- 🧐 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!