The regulatory center for body temperature is located in the hypothalamus. It is highly sensitive to temperature changes in the arterial blood as it flows through it. Depending on body temperature, the regulatory center makes adaptive responses, and body temperature then increases or decreases. The hypothalamus is quite small. No larger than the size of […]
The Week Ahead: 10 Things
We certainly have a busy and exciting week on tap. If all goes according to plan, it’s going to be a whirlwind of activity in and around our home.
Another UTI.
I’m really in no mood to write this morning. I was worried, over the past couple of days, that something was bothering Ryan. I just had a gut feeling about it. It kept me awake most of the night (since one o’clock). I just watched him and could see whatever was bothering him was worsening. […]
Would Ryan Even Believe Me?
I opened the door this morning to let the dogs out. I could smell winter in the air. You might know what I’m talking about. That smell that is somehow crisp and clean. Like there’s some gigantic, mystical ionized air filter scrubbing every particle. It almost feels like it will purify the lungs. It’s one […]
I’m in the Dog House
I can’t believe I made such a monumental mistake. Well, actually, I suppose I can. It’s in my nature that when I screw-up, it’s big time. Off-the-charts. Mucho grande, por favor. For the past two-plus years I thought I was sending out a “Thank You” to each person who helped us. Turns out, I was […]