The Universe in Verse

Ruby shares with us this week a couple of must-reads.

The first is an article from Anne-Marie Botek, published on AgingCare.com on the effects of general anesthesia on a senior's cognitive function. If you or a loved one is facing surgery soon, Botek offers valuable information to help you prepare.   How General Anesthesia Can Affect a Senior's Cognitive Function

In celebration of Earth Day, Universe in Verse, a science-inspired poetry reading inspired by the legacy of Rachel Carson, was held on April 24. Featuring poems by Adrienne Rich, Wisława Szymborska, Elizabeth Alexander, Tracy K. Smith, Campbell McGrath, Elizabeth Alexander, Diane Ackerman, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and John Updike, the reading was a sold-out event and fundraiser for the Natural Resources Defense Council. You can see highlights of the show at brainpickings.org