Author: Sephira

Born and raised primarily in Northern Virginia, my family and I moved to North Carolina in 2006. Married for over 20 years, my husband and I have two boys and a gaggle of cats. For me, writing is a great stress reliever. I can let my mind wander and let my emotions run free in a way that is generally not possible in my normal everyday life. My writings run the gamut in terms of style and genre – for instance my first novel is a historical romance set in the Civil War, but some of the other things I have in the works are fantasy or thrillers, among other things. It probably goes without saying, but my poetry is somewhat eclectic in nature, and again while some may feel the need to stick with a particular form, I tend to write just whatever comes to mind. Let the winds of inspiration lead me on… I’m always interested in comments and feedback. So please feel free to share your thoughts with me!
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huffingtonpost:

This Dyslexic-Friendly Font Could Help The 1 In 5 People Living With Condition

A few subtle tweaks to a letter’s shape can make a world of difference to some readers.

By creating a new typeface with slight but impactful changes, Dutch designer Christian Boer is making reading an easier task for those, like himself, who live with dyslexia. Letters of the Dyslexie font have heavy base lines, alternating stick and tail lengths and semicursive slants — all modifications that differentiate letters that can look confusingly similar to those with the condition.

To better understand how Dyslexie font works read our  interview with the designer of Dyslexie font here. 

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mother-crow:

Hail Sigyn of the strong heart!
Hail Sigyn, the light in the cave!
Hail Sigyn, who siphons poison from the suffering!

I draw on your strength today. I keep you in the front of my mind as my evening grows darker and more difficult.

I love you, Lady Sigyn, and I carry your lessons in my aching heart as I struggle to learn to be more forgiving, kinder, and stronger in defense of those I love.

What a Sudden Memory Loss Can Really Mean

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For most boomers, a memory lapse can be an annoyance. For my wife, Sue, it was a lifesaver.
 
One late December afternoon, Sue left our New York City apartment for an exercise class. She returned a little over an hour later, unable to remember how she arrived home.
 
Then things got really strange…

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Does Your Cold Sore Mean You’ll Get Alzheimer’s Disease?

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What do cold sores and Alzheimer’s disease have in common? A pair of new studies suggests there could be a link between an increased risk of Alzheimer’s and the herpes virus that gives you cold sores that erupt in or near your mouth.

Researchers from Umeå University in Sweden found that being a carrier of herpes simplex virus 1 nearly doubled a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. In a second study, the investigators followed 3,432 people for an average of 11.3 years, and found that a reactivated herpes simplex 1 infection doubled one’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Herpes simplex virus 1 infections are very common. The majority of the population carries herpes simplex 1, the virus responsible for most cold sores. Once you are infected, you carry the virus for life. From time to time, the virus can become active, which causes the cold sores.

We talked with Alzheimer’s specialist Jagan Pillai, MD, about the studies to find out what they mean…

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