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I take pills, but cut them in half. If you are not sure about doing that, call your pharmacist.

The little things really are the big things, right? Way to go, Margo! Cindy

Pat wins the "Crazy In-Law" story, at least this week! Gosh dang it, girl! That little kook needs a can of whoop arse opened on her head...where's that girl's mother? Good thing you have witnesses and documentation...you're probably going to need it. I had a great MIL, and it's too bad she does not appreciate how special you are. Me and the girls will come out there and perform some "instruction" if you need us to. LOL! Seriously, sorry you are going through all that manufactured drama. What a shame. Yank those kids away from her if you can. I'm doing great without headaches, but you know, it's always something. Now the situation with gma's estate/trust/whatever the H it is now is heating up, and sis and I are probably going to have to hire an attorney to make sure things are being done all kosher like, unfortunately. Sigh. Betty, I bet that guy with the grass blower was embarrassed! Glad all your stuff is back to working order again...hope it stays that way for a while! Patty, sounds like everything is going well with the approval process. Eileen, you and Beanie had a great time, again! Beanie, when is Scarborough Faire? Hey, girls, gotta run, hugs, Cindy

I'm BAAAAAaaaaaaaack! Sorry so long between visits....I've missed so much! You'll NEVEr believe what movie we watched Friday night! Narnia! Apparently we weren't the only ones...did I count two or three other people who were watching it this weekend? I haven't had a big headache since I went to the dr. last week. Patty, you know I'm jealous of your special Disney shopping trip! Eileen, you look sooooo cute in your bunny suit! Pat, glad you got that fresh fill...hope it helps! Sherry, what a doll! Love the avatar! Betty, hope you got a little ride in this past weekend; it was so nice! We had our Medieval Times thingie Sat. afternoon, church Sunday morning, then I slept for 4 hours Sun. afternoon...WTF? I was glad for the nap, though! Today is a regular day, nothing new. Hope ya'll are all feeling great! Cindy

Patty, keep on truckin'! You're getting there, and it must feel good to check another thing off on the LIST! Sherry, thanks for your excitement! When I started in July, I wore size 26 myself...and slowly but surely, worked my way through the sizes in my closet...so now I'm hanging out in my 20's, and buying a few 18's as needed. It will happen for you, too!!!!!!!! Really not much to report today...just glad it's Friday! Hope everyone is having a good day! Cindy

I guess the consensus is that we are all shocked at Mandisa being voted off the program...but she'll make millions when she puts out her gospel or R&B CD. I'll buy it! I am not a Queen expert, but I remember that not all of their songs sound like "We Will Rock You". I bet everyone can find something to sing...I enjoyed watching the little video clip of everyone jamming out with the band. Wow. What's next?

Kelly, ((((hugs)))) and a prayer for you. You are where God wants you to be. Think about that. Darcy, I hope you managed a solution to the morning coffee problem! I laughed when I read your post, because I would feel the exact same way! Eileen, (((hugs))) to you, too! I notice you are still losing, nice and steady...way to go! So, I have a cool thing to share....I bought some new jeans last night....size 18! Yep, that's right! AND, they fit! I am still wearing my 20s, but they are starting to get loose. This is my first "official" size 18 in 10 years!!!!! I love my band...and all the friends I have met because of it! Love you all, Cindy

Dang! I wrote for a while, then went back to another page to look at a post, and poof! All my stuff disappeared...I knew it would do that, but I hate that anyway! All is well here...sorry for the troubles, Bubbame. Hang tough, girl! Eileen, you too - I'll be glad when you can play with us more! Donna, are you liking your job? Gotta go, Cindy

I missed the first three performers...my opinion is that at this point, all of the performers are very talented...and I enjoy the performances of all of them. Now, it is a popularity contest. I think this is the strongest set of contestants so far. That being said, I think it will be Elliot or Katharine who will be voted off, not due to talent, but popularity (or lack thereof). No one's talking about Paula...what in the world is wrong with her? She may be on the verge of a total breakdown...I wish she'd get it together.

Hello! My doc put me back on the low dose of Topamax, taken each night before bed. Although we are unsure of the actual triggers, it's not all that important if the meds work to prevent them, and this treatment did work in the past. Keep your fingers crossed! She also gave me a prescription for Phenergan, just in case, for nausea. Darcy, how fun! A quilt show....my mom was a very accomplished quilter, and I hope to do more of that when I retire...just no time right now. I love and appreciate the art, and hope you get some great ideas, and some new fabric for your stash. Eileen, bummer that you have such a hectic pace this week...try to keep breathing! Kelly, I think losing a pound a week is ideal; keep wearing that patience hat! It's a battle we all face - being impatient - but just take it nice and easy, and it will be less stressful and healthier for you! Sometimes I feel like I'm not making progress, then I check and see that I have, it's just slow. Yesterday at the dr.'s I asked her if I had lost any weight since the last time I was there...I didn't really think I had lost more than a pound or two...I had lost 8 pounds from the very end of January until now...it doesn't seem like much at the time, but it eventually shows up. It will be the same for you...hang in there! Sherry...I love that line "well and shrinking." LOL! Thanks for your empathy about the headaches. Patty - don't you just wish we could keep the same time, all the time? In the spring, it is so hard to go to bed when it is light outside, and around here, who needs an extra hour of heat?!? When the alarm rings, I'm like, "WTF?" Even the dogs don't realize it's bedtime, and then in the morning, they just raise one eye, and refuse to hop out of bed to go outside.... Pat? Seems like a long time...did I ever thank you for introducing me to POGO? I do have fun there. What a time waster, though! LOL! Gotta run, kids need to learn about Petrarchan sonnets and such.... Hugs, Cindy

Congratulations, Kelly! It is such an inspiration to read your post! Cindy

Since a coule of you have asked about food related headaches, the answer is probably yes...at least some of them. I do have a sensitivity to nitrates (processed meats) and sulfites (sulfides?) which are used to keep stuff fresh, like salad....I can eat these things, but not too much or too many kinds in a row. My other thought is that they are hormone-related....I wrote about this somewhere, maybe here (since I love to repeat myself!). Short version: hysterectomy two years ago, gained lots of weight, all hot flashes, etc., were over. Oh yeah, I do still have ovaries...So, having lost a lot of weight, I am wondering if it kick-started the active menopause symptoms? That's one thing I'm gonna ask my dr. today...I have been very careful to eat fresh food...not processed...since Wednesday, but has not really solved the problem. I still have a dull headache, even now. I love my dr. (her first name is Twinkle!). She's an internist, and is very good at diagnosing stuff. Well, that's all for our lesson on food-related headaches! Check ya later, Cindy

Really, I haven't totally lost my mind...I just re-read all the posts, and realized I've already told ya'll about the science fair...ENOUGH ALREADY! I can just hear ya'll! Probably rolling eyes, too! LOL! Hopefully, I can ditch this headache soon! Cindy

Good morning! I was MIA yesterday...after DH met with the accountant, we had to do lots more specific accounting, and come up with actual figures, instead of her doing it at whatever she makes per hour.... I do appreciate everyone's care and concern for my migraine issue...I am crossing my fingers for a great innovative solution from my dr. today. Maybe I'll go back on Elavil...it worked pretty well in preventing the migraines...I also used a miniscule dose of Topamax for a while, and that worked, too....we'll see. Diane, I really enjoyed your heartfelt advice to Sherry...thank you for taking the time to write it....even though I'm not having a problem with my band, right now...you never know. It is good to be reminded to love ourselves, and stop the blame game. It seems almost a common denominator in our struggles with weight. So, thanks. Betty, OMG! You are cleaning up crap left and right! I'm so sorry that happened, and I bet you are craving an afternoon of play time! Hope your new boss is okay, too. DD went to the big science fair on Sat., and got Honorable Mention...since it was the first time she had ever competed in a bigger arena than 3rd grade at her school, she was disappointed, but we did our best to pump up the idea that only a few people even got to enter, etc....I sure hope we did a good job, so she'll be a good sport, and a good loser as well as a good winner. I think she's pretty proud of herself. What a goober! Well, I was just checking in with my pals...I can't linger, since I am in class with my kiddoes right now. Hugs, Cindy

Hello, everyone! We're back from the TWU Science Fair; DD received an honorable mention. We are happy with that! Okay, so this is the 4th day of headaches...I agree they are from HELL. Can't wait to see my doc on Monday. Kelly, love the new picture, and glad you are doing well with your new fill! Eileen, congrats on the pool...we could actually swim today, it's so hot and humid! Pat, sorry you were sick...I sure hope you are feeling better! Darcy, hope you are having a relaxing weekend! I'm reading and catching up on everything, but with these headaches, I'm not able to hang out on the computer as long as usual....sorry. Everyone have a great April Fool's Day! Cindy

I'm just going to throw out an idea about Bucky...I think there is a big fan base for country/rock, it sells billions of CDs. Maybe that's the fan base. He's likable, too. My thoughts on why Katharine was in the bottom 3...I don't think she connects to the viewers...technically, she is usually a beautiful singer...but it is kinda technical, not personal. That's the feeling I have about her. Kellie, well ya'll know I don't like her much...I guess if she was on a country album, it'd be okay, but there's too much of that Brittany vibe...flash in the pan...okay, well, manipulative nature about her. Have ya'll checked the American Idol site, and looked at the "style" part? It's so fun...you can see what designers they are wearing, and how much the clothes cost. I'm sticking with Mandisa and Chris...still liking Taylor and Paris.

Wow! I'd never considered barametric pressure as a factor, but I guess it could be...thanks for the insight! I do know I experience the same fluctuations in restriction, just figured it was a "band thing." Cindy

Everyone's advice has been so great on this...first of all, (((hugs))) to you! The one thing I am thinking about that might help you is just to do one simple thing, as a way to start. You might make sure you get your water each day...you might walk 5 minutes...use mascara. Just one thing. It's a start...and no tellin' where it will lead! Good luck, and check in when you a need a hug, or even a soft kick in the patootie! Cindy

My DH brought home Heart Smart squeeze butter...it's really tasty. I like Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray and tub, also.

Fantastic! You're doing great! Cindy

(Can't say it enough...) Happy Birthday, HarleyNana!!!!! You bring so much happiness to so many....today's YOUR day, so have fun!

Hi, a great place to go for all kinds of ideas for kids is familyfun.com. It is a Disney-run publication. I subscribe to the magazine, but you can access all the ideas online. They have some fun recipes, where it looks like meat loaf, but it's really dessert, or it looks like something it's not...very cute! Go there, and see what you see. They also have great ideas for crafts and travel, too!

Yeah, even though I know he deserved to be off last night, it still makes you kinda sad when you watch the farewell vido..remember, though - pretty much all of these contestants will be finding a career in music, just because they were finalists on AI. He is so young, he's got all kinds of time...maybe a Broadway career? Seriously, I am worried about Paula A. I mean, I kinda like her and hate to think she's doped up. She was better last night, but her eyes are still looking glazed. Can't wait to find out the theme for next week! Cindy

Glad someone mentioned the Paula thing...something is wrong with her, be it drugs or alcohol...seems like someone would mention it to her. I think Simon is beyond patient with her.

My picks for the bottom three: Bucky, Kevin, and Kelly My choices aren't necessarily who I think "will be" the bottom 3, but who I think deserve to be in the bottom three. I actually like all of the contestants that are left, and I think it is hard to choose now. Kevin just isn't an "Idol." While I really like Bucky, his skills are not as great as the others. Kelly's pretty good, but too much like last year's Idol. I'm actually not sure about Katherine, although Simon just loved her last night...I was actually so-so about her. Chris, Mandisa, Taylor, and Paris are still in my top 4.