PJ Bremier

3 days ago | mercurynews.com | PJ Bremier

Bees and flowers go together like, well, bee stings and pain. While bee stings always hurt, they can affect people differently. For some, it can be life-threatening. Dr. Rosalind Hudson and Dr. Keith Denkler authored a case report on a treatment for bee stings.

6 days ago | marinij.com | PJ Bremier

Bees and flowers go together like, well, bee stings and pain. While bee stings always hurt, they can affect people differently. For some, it can be life-threatening. “About 10% of patients with a bee — or wasp — sting sustain a ‘large local reaction’ where the swelling can enlarge to around 3 inches or more in diameter,” said Dr. Keith Denkler, a clinical professor of plastic surgery at UCSF and a plastic surgeon with a private practice in Marin.

1 week ago | marinij.com | PJ Bremier

If your mom appreciates roses, you can get Mother’s Day off to an early start with the Marin Rose Society’s 48th annual rose show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10. Or come and treat yourself or someone special to a beautiful selection of roses. The event will be held at 340 Bon Air Center in Greenbrae. That’s the stand-alone building that formerly housed Patxi’s Pizza in the Bon Air shopping center. The first 100 children at the event will receive free miniature roses to grow at home.

2 weeks ago | marinij.com | PJ Bremier

Timothy Corrigan, known for his impeccable eye and deep knowledge of French history and architecture, will delight both Francophiles and fans of timeless design when the acclaimed designer arrives in San Francisco next month to discuss his latest book, “At Home In France: Inspiration and Style in Town and Country.”The illustrated talk, book signing and wine reception is sponsored by the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art and will take place at San Francisco’s Fort Mason Center on May 1.

3 weeks ago | marinij.com | PJ Bremier

If you’re looking for a lovely way to spend time with your mom, friends or family this Mother’s Day weekend, how about strolling through your choice of 20 gardens located in Marin and Sonoma? That’s what Chad Singleton, the programs specialist for Sonoma Water, which manages the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership, suggests. Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership’s popular eco-friendly garden tour returns next month. It’s free but advance registration is required.