Garden Ornaments
October 15, 2026
Garden ornaments chip and fade over time. I enjoy repainting them. I find it relaxing and rewarding.
Your Brain and Your Hormones: A Fascinating Connection
October 15, 2026
For many years, scientists believed that the adult brain was relatively fixed. Today, we know that the brain is remarkably flexible, continually adjusting its connections and activity in response to our experiences, environment, and hormones. This adaptability is particularly interesting when we consider the hormonal changes women experience throughout their lives. Estrogen and progesterone do much more than regulate reproductive health. They influence brain systems involved in memory, mood,...
A Room with a View
September 15, 2026
Everyone has a favorite chair (just ask Oasia), and this one just happens to be mine with an IV pole. Once a month, this familiar view greets me as treatment gets underway, and over time it has become an unexpected part of my routine. Sketching it was a reminder that even life's less glamorous moments can inspire creativity. Sometimes inspiration finds you exactly where you're sitting. Plus, it's a great place to get some quality crossword time in!
