For those of who may have to miss the show due to work, etc (although in NY its on a local cable channel at 7 pm) go to Oprah.com. Lots of menopause stuff and links. And the transcript is available for $7.00.

I've used chapstick off and on for years and I have found the medicated kind to be very soothing. I don't use it all the time, just when I've been out in the wind. Riding in an air-conditioned car for long distances always chaps my lips too. I have sensitive skin and there are a lot of products I just can't use. I don't wear lipstick except for special occasions and sometimes not even then. Doris Day (you younger ones probably won't know even who she is though) said at one time that she covers her whole body with vaseline and sleeps in something like a body stocking and gloves. I don't know if she was married at the time but I bet that's a real turn-off for a guy, huh? But anyway, there are natural alternatives to petroleum products. Good old olive oil, for instance. Or open up a Vitamin E oil capsule and smear it on. I'm not sure about that "Tea Tree Oil" thing though. Is there really such a thing as a "Tea Tree"? It kind of tastes like Castor Oil with almond flavoring in it. The truth of the matter is, we none of us know what's in some of these products we put on our skin. And yes the makers of these products would most definitely sell us something that's not good for us (and charge us big bucks for it) because they don't give a rip about whatever damage it does as long as they don't get sued because of it. The almighty dollar is always the bottom line. We must be our own advocates. The best thing to do is to just keep it as simple as you can. Use as many one- or two-ingredient products as you can. Good old witch hazel is what I used as an astringent during my oily skin days. Buy things without fragrance and without artificial coloring whenever possible. The secret to good skin is actually good health.

What did you think of the show, Chijim? I enjoyed it far more than the usual Nate B. presentation! Thing is, while he made a big ta-doo out of how much more his creativity was able to shine through with the parameters imposed upon him (budget!) what really, really helped his cause was the similarities in decor style among the neighbors! I mean, these people had great stuff, all of which was of a similar ilk. It almost looked like they lived in an artist's colony. Loved the colors, the look, the stuff, & Peter Walsh is always great. I value his message to declutter & the reminder that most of us we have *more* than we need!

That little teen is fantastic! And wasn't it gracious of Celine to keep 'spotlight' on her during their duet as the girl truly poured her heart out directly to her Mother? (Most big stars would've sang the greater part of the song-instead Celine let everyone hear the total range of this fabulous voice. I mopped tears during the whole segment. Suzi