If you have a Trader Joe near you, their tea prices are usually far less than a regular grocery store and quality is just as good if not better, IMO. Actually, you can get a lot of things cheaper and better at TJ than a regular grocery store.

And, your point?

I agree.

And, I know she irritates the heck out of many people, but Rachel Ray really does have some good ideas for quick, healthy meals. 30 minutes in some cases might be pushing it but there's a lot that's very doable in a short period of time. My son likes her cookbooks a lot.

I think most people do. But, you know, for many things it doesn't take any more time to throw something decent and healthier together than it does to go out, hit the drive-thru and come home again. What it does take, though, is having a decently stocked cupboard and a little planning.

But, I'm with you. There are just some days that I simply cannot face the kitchen.

My father was a cop, it is a VERY hard existence for the family. And if he says he's busy, he is, it's a 24/7/365 job for most of them. And it is stressful, not only on him but it will be on you as well. Law enforcement also has a high rate of addiction and yes, cheating. Anything that reduces the stress level. Whether or not he loves you or wants a future with you is moot at this point, because it seems to me that you may not be able to accept that you and your potential life together will come 2nd to his job, 99% of the time anyway. That is only something you can decide. And you must be brutally honest with yourself. Love, at this point, has nothing to do with it. Right now, acceptance is what needs addressing. If you feel you can happily and joyfully accept all of that, only then can you address love and marriage.

I wish you luck, after what I went through with my dad, I've made it point not to date cops as I know I cannot do that again. But, that's just me, there are many women who would have no problem with it.

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR that's awful

Oh great! Important stuff?

((((((((Eileen))))))))

How's everything sweets?

He didn't tell me. Just so you're not dead

Hey, where've you been?

Damn, I hadn't heard she died. How sad

I need a clone

Life, in whatever form it takes

Thanks Lilith

It's not really that big a deal, Mitch, I work very hard to keep it a small part of my life. I only mention it if I think it may help someone else in some way.

Well, damn, I guess I can't complain about my headache, the itch in my throat that's making me cough, my burning eyes and being exhausted.

Seriously though, Quiet, having been on daily chemo for 12 years, I feel your pain, it's not easy but we do what we have to do. Good luck to you.