Battling Holiday Bulge
Nutritionists offer tips for avoiding weight gain.
With the merriment of the holidays comes food, friends and fun. But from office parties to family dinners, opportunities for overeating and weight gain abound. In fact, the National Institutes of Health reports that the average American gains an extra pound every year that he never loses. Those pounds add up over a lifetime of holidays, but a few local nutritionists offer the skinny on weight-gain culprits and strategies to keep them at bay.
Fairfax County Facing More Budget Strain
County Executive and FCPS Superintendent present adverse forecasts.
Days before the traditional loosening of belts for Thanksgiving, Fairfax County officials discussed the need for tightening theirs.
Potomac: Jolly Fat Man’s Run’ Promotes Spirit of Giving
Fun run benefits Operation Second Chance.
In 2004, a close friend of Cindy McGrew’s was deployed to Iraq. When his fellow soldiers were injured and heading to Walter Reed, she visited them, searching for a way to help the soldiers and their families.
Editorial: Be Part of Children's Connection 2014
Annual edition showcases youth art and writing.
During the last week of each year, The Connection devotes its entire issue to the creativity of local students and children. The results are always remarkable. It is a keepsake edition for many families.
Potomac: Clara Barton Center To Host Craft Show
From artists to authors to crafters.
The Clara Barton Craft Show is a “must-do” for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts as well as the perfect present for that “hard-to-buy-for person” – or the “I can’t think of anything for him or her – and they won’t give me any suggestions” person.
Potomac: Shops Prepare for the Holidays
A variety of gift ideas.
The interior of Cabin John Mall is one of Potomac’s best kept secrets for holiday gift shopping.
Churchill Boys’ Basketball To Focus on Teamwork
Bulldogs had multiple key players transfer.
Robert Bean enters his second season as head coach of the Churchill boys’ basketball team without four players who were set to return following the 2013-14 campaign.
Potomac Opinion: Be Part of Children's Almanac 2014
Annual edition showcases youth art and writing.
During the last week of each year, the Potomac Almanac devotes its entire issue to the creativity of local students and children.
Potomac: Pesticide use restrictions proposed
Montgomery County Council Vice President George Leventhal recently introduced legislation restricting the use of certain chemicals (pesticides and herbicides) that are dangerous to human health and are not necessary for a healthy, lush, green lawn.
Potomac: A Brilliant Success with One Exception
The Potomac Subregion Master Plan has for the most part been a brilliant success story.
Column: Since It Ain’t Broken...
Apparently, at least in the near term, we’re (meaning my oncologist) not going to fix it. And by fix it, I am referring to my chemotherapy infusion, which will continue to be every three weeks, as it has been for almost six years; save for a year or so when I was able to take pills at home, and on-site infusions were not necessary.
Potomac: WMCCA
Next WMCCA Meeting
The next meeting of the West Montgomery County Citizens Association will be held at the Potomac Community Center, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 7:15 p.m.
Potomac: Schools Seek Increase in Construction Budget
The Board of Education unanimously approved amendments to the district’s six-year Capital Improvements Program in November, adding $221 million to help Montgomery County Public Schools manage its current and future enrollment growth.
Potomac: School Board Sets 2015-2016 Calendar
The Board of Education adopted the calendar for the 2015-2016 school year.
Column: ‘Shrinkage’
Not exactly “like a frightened turtle” as “similed” on a long-ago Seinfeld episode by Jerry himself; this shrinkage is the good kind, the kind you hope a radiological oncologist characterizes when viewing your CT Scan (computed tomography).
(Potomac) Thanksgiving Q&A Churchill's Chang Headed to Rehoboth
Senior setter to play volleyball at Oberlin College.
Churchill senior Sara Chang will play volleyball at Oberlin College.
(Potomac) Thanksgiving Q&A: Wootton’s Lee Enjoys Traditional, Cuban Meals
Lee helped Wootton field hockey program reach back-to-back region finals.
The Wootton field hockey team lost to B-CC in the region final.
(Potomac) Thanksgiving Q&A: Whitman Coach Lun Started Alumni Basketball Game
Whitman to host alumni basketball game at 5 p.m. Friday.
Whitman boys' basketball coach Chris Lun started an alumni basketball game.
And The “Scancer” Is…
Unknown at this date – Saturday, November 15. In fact, it will be six days from now until we’ll know the results. As it is always scheduled, a week or so after my quarterly CT Scan, we will have our usual follow-up, face-to-face appointment with my oncologist. At this meeting, I am examined, and of course, the radiologist’s report of the most recent scan is discussed, and plans for the future – stay the course and/or adjust or switch altogether – are considered.
“Shrinkage”
Not exactly “like a frightened turtle” as “similed” on a long-ago Seinfeld episode by Jerry himself; this shrinkage is the good kind, the kind you hope a radiological oncologist characterizes when viewing your CT Scan (computed tomography). Specifically, the exact kind of scan I get every three months to assess and evaluate the tumors, and fluid, in my stage IV, non-small cell cancer-affected lungs.