Thanks, Anne. I honestly think it will be great fun. It's just getting folks to participate.

I'm a keen one for veracity, but the producer would prefer that I tell 'stories' that are more entertaining than actual cases...even to the extent of using celebrity stories as case studies.

Celebrities.

Not my preference, so I've got to figure out a way to make it work...or find an even more interesting hook.

yay bonny! I put your 'ma in the wrong thread, but hopefully it landed your way.

Beth, I'm so sorry. {{beth and Matt}}

I'm sorry, beth

Ginger, thank you so much for those links, both actually sound very relevant and It's so empowering to be able to bring more ideas to the table when I meet with my PCP on Friday. Maybe the PT will be helpful, and if I keep my fingers crossed maybe there'll even be a cancellation in the next few weeks, waiting is so miserable.

And LeNubian, yes, I've been doing accupuncture (most recently this afternoon.) The one downside to the group accupunture where I go ($65 for 5 sessions, can't beat the price) is that since it's done on recliners in a group environment there's no clothing removal (beyond shoes and socks) so no poking in the abdominal area.

All sympathies, Burrell and family.

In good news on the kitty front: Nathaniel could not walk on Sunday, but he can walk from the bed room to the kitchen with out falling over. he staggers but this means he is responding very well to the medication.

Thank you, Fred.

That's great, beth! I hope he continues to improve.

So my sister posted something on Facebook about Obama insisting on "holiday" trees instead of Christmas trees. I promptly Snopsed her. She's coming to visit tomorrow. Normally we carefully avoid discussing religion or politics.

This visit is going to be awesome.