Nicole has a new tag, though this may be the first time I've seen her since I got back. So maybe not that new.

ita, what in hell? Did the idiot happen to realise it was, um, well, illegal?

eta: ita, I remember that. Still head-shaking.

Thanks for the support, y'all, during my brief crisis.

She's really had some fucked-up things happen to her recently - not violence, or anything along those lines, but her last couple of relationships have been with a) one of those sentimental, romantic, but deep down really fucking manipulative types, and b) an accomplished, talented man who somehow became what he is without passing the age of twelve, relationship-wise. In fact, she was only home for all this shit to unfold because she cancelled a planned come-to-Jesus with b). And it's really messed her up. I've been doing a lot of shoulder duty lately.

So I was sort of expecting a basket case when I called, and was really proud of her for handling things straight on and not just curling up into a ball. Regardless of what she eventually decides she believes and/or cares about with relation to F, she said she felt one hundred percent better for having addressed it all right away and right upfront. (FTR, she told him she got the email, read it to him, and told him which particular things were upset her and why, and went on from there. Also talked him out of confronting the GF about it.) No idea what will happen, but i'm really freaking proud of her.

Brenda, I'm glad your sister's handling this so well. That's really cool.

Huh. I think you guys have convinced me. I pretty much pffted at Nick. I'll see what the shop he recommended has to say. Thanks.

I need new underware. not sure I want to spend 30 dollars a pair - but at least that sight reminded me I need some new ones. I have some ancient underware. Older that Jilli's def of old school

beth, Jockey microfiber bandless. They make me insanely happy, sexy and sleek and practical and good colours and the best thing? I get them at the Jockey outlet store in Gilroy, for six bucks a pair.

Alternately, Hanes Her Way at Wal-Mart at 6 for five bucks will give you some good basic stuff. Fruit of the Loom also makes some decent women's stuff. I love getting nice basic cotton underwear. Never shall I go back to nylon on my butt. I should splurge someday on silk, though, just to say I have.

Connie, I used to be very fond of Hanes. Problem is, I can't wear anything sleek over them - for some reason, they bunch and ride up on my hips in my old age.

And I do like sleek things.

Silk undies, eh. I have some. They're not all that comfortable, weirdly.

VS had silk undies when I worked there, back in 95. No longer. It was pretty, but silk doesn't stretch, so it tended to bag a bit.

Not so cute. But I also snagged several silk chemises, which I still have, and they just get softer and softer.

Deb, I have a few of those, and they are very nice. But most of my stuff these days is the Hanes - I'm with connie on the nylon.