Beanthere dunthat, I didn't know that either, and like you, find it very interesting! Palm reading may be easier when reading the palm of someone who's lived, rather than one who is developing. I suspect palms are in a way like DNA, but I've wondered at times if people's palms ever change? Lars you have e-mail. You are exactly right when you said one of the powers of Tarot is to make subconscious thoughts conscious. What the cards suggest are usually good advice, whether we seem to know it or not. Even if it's something I think I know, I always consider the suggestions carefully. Tarot and Astrology are naturally intertwined when you think that each of the suits (Wands, Swords, Pentacles and Cups) also represent Fire, Air, Earth, Water, and the relationships seem more obvious. I had my numerology chart done years ago by my SIL's sister. I should probably dig that out and look at it again, if I can find it. I thought it was fascinating, and think numerology can offer insights as well. I always look to see what the new month/years numbers hold. Thanks for reminding me I haven't done that yet this month!

When my kids were young, I had paid vacation time from work so I didn't worry about losing income when I went on vacation. We did a lot more 'weekend' trips to the coast or San Francisco than actual vacations. I have always prioritized family vacations or time together because kids grow up so fast. I don't regret a thing. When I was with my ex, we took out loans to pay for most of our trips. I made the mistake of a joint loan and he later filed BK and I had to pay it back myself. But when I was a single parent, I saved and took a 2nd job when my social services job went from working 5-8 hr days to 4-10 hour days, I got a job for the 5th day to give me more income. I never worked on the weekends, that was time with the kids, shopping & house cleaning days. and when I became self employed, I had more spendable income than before, so that is when I could really afford to do more things. My daughter & I went to many concerts together and I took the kids on cruises. since I got married a year and half ago, I don't have as much spendable income. My husband was making just enough to cover his debt.(he has a lot of credit card debt mostly from past relationship & financed assets that when they are paid off, we've agreed they are community property now) My spendable income now pays to transport his daughter from her mom's, I buy all the groceries, I pay for all the medical/therapist visits, I buy all the clothing for everyone (my sons work & buy their own) and if we go on vacation, I pay for it. I also pay for anything his daughter needs for school. BM contributes NOTHING. So, as long as my business allows me to finance vacations, I will. Our living expenses are first priority and college is something that we'll deal with when we get there. I went to college for a while when my kids were younger, but I don't think it completely necessary to have a college education. I know many will disagree but I came from a family that is entrepreneurial and my father owns his business (he inherited it from my grandfather, but prior to that, he also had his own business in another town), I have mine (providing legal services), my sister has hers too (operating tractors for construction). Nobody in my family graduated college except my step mom that got her Master's in psychology and was a marriage & family therapist when she got sick. (I am the only one that attended more than one semester) and everybody is successful (middle class) on different levels. I am the only one in my family that doesn't own my house, but with the current market that may change soon. My brother is a deputy and his wife sells real estate, so they are not self employed but everyone else has done quite well without a college degree. If my children have a desire to do something that requires one, of course I will help.

No, but I'd like to see it. I've been reading a lot about Peter Rabbit lately, and keep finding out interesting facts about Beatrix Potter. Is it out on DVD yet? I am working on a small area of my kitchen garden to be a place for my youngest nieces and nephews to play in the garden. I love a theme (probably helps me to stay focused) so I'm calling it my Peter Rabbit potager. I'm trying to include vegetables, fruits, herbs etc. from the book...along with some fun items like the watering can and a little scarecrow. Also want to have some little hopscotch stones and paint numbers and items from the book on them. I'm not very artistic, but my mom has offered to help :) If you get a chance, you might want to take a look at the magazine, when you do get to town...or maybe see some of it on the Internet? I used to love the old Victoria magazine, but didn't think much of the new one...until recently. Lately, it reminds me a lot more of the original. I remember one of the older issues had an entire recipe section on types of honey...different flavors, fruits, herbs, etc. I wish I'd kept that one!

Ladies, buy a little bag to put your bras in to wash them. I always hook my bras together and one time a towel got caught in one of the straps and stretched it all to pieces. I've used a little laundry bag or whatever you call it, ever since for my bras. I've been washing and drying my jeans and hubby's black polo shirts and t shirts lately, to keep them darker, longer. Hubby balls his socks in the hamper, but that's just so pairs get washed, and he doesn't end up with odd socks. Everything else gets put in the laundry properly. How picky are you when putting clothes away in the linen closet? The towels fit best folded in half and in half again. When hubby folds the towels he folds them in thirds and I re-fold them. Would you bother re-folding them, or just be happy that he did it, and leave them?