I compared them to the most beautiful and successful plants in the world. Intensely attractive (some exceptions), delicately fragrant (except for Bulbos maybe), edible (Vanillas) and capable of causing great happiness (unless they p--- you off). I love women, I have been married 3 times, that right there should prove it. The glass is more than 1/2 full, I should get a 'Life Time Achievement' award from the great sisterhood. Nick

Moisture is a major contributor toward getting a yeast infections. Bathing in a tub is okay just do not lay in hot water for a long time. Soap has nothing to do with it. The doctor couldn't figure out why I had a bacterial problem every month. He sent me to an allergists who had made his own test for yeast and bacterial problems. Low and behold I was allergic to my own body's bacteria that was released every month. So be sure of what you have. ____ Avoid douches Avoid scented hygiene products like bubble bath, sprays, pads, and tampons Change tampons and pads often during your period Avoid tight underwear or clothes made of synthetic fibers Wear cotton underwear and pantyhose with a cotton crotch Change out of wet swimsuits and exercise clothes as soon as you can Avoid hot tubs and very hot baths

Apparently it was endometrial cancer. This is the one I'll always remember: Julia goes to see Charlene's doctor. JULIA: Dr. Mitchell, I'm Julia Sugarbaker. May I come in? DR. MITCHELL: Yes, but I hope this won't take long. I'm on the staff of three hospitals, and I still have rounds. JULIA: Oh, I understand how very busy you are, and I'll be brief. I've come because I'm a very close friend of Charlene Frazier's. DR. MITCHELL: Charlene Frazier is no longer my patient, so I can't see.... JULIA: Actually I'm not here only for Charlene, but on behalf of all your patients. DR. MITCHELL: I don't understand. JULIA: What I'd like to know is, how many more women do you plan to kill before you retire. DR. MITCHELL: I beg your pardon?! JULIA: You see, I've done a little checking on you, Dr. Mitchell, and I've discovered that Charlene is not the first woman you've told to wait. You said the same thing to another close friend of mine, only at that time I didn't know that you were her physician. Well she trusted you. She waited four months before her breasts had become so misshapen she had to come back, but by then it was too late. DR. MITCHELL: Mrs. Sugarbaker, I don't think I'd like to discuss with you medical judgments which you know nothing about. JULIA: Medical jargon doesn't impress me. I was brought up in a medical family, and my grandfather always said 80% was common sense. There's nothing mysterious about having a lump in your breast. It's simple, when you find one you have it x-rayed or biopsied. I know that. Most physicians know that. What I don't understand is, why don't you know that? DR. MITCHELL: Well, it's obvious to me that you are an emotional and overwrought woman. JULIA: Not emotional, Doctor, I'm just plain mad. Which is why I'm filing charges against you with the state medical board and the AMA. DR. MITCHELL: Well, if you'd like to make a fool of yourself, be my guest, but I can assure you you're in no way qualified to make these judgments. I think this meeting is over. JULIA: I think so too, but as for qualified, neither are you. You don't depend on medicine. Your weapon is intimidation. You're a seemingly kind, benevolent authority figure who tells women to let you do their worrying for them. Well there's just one thing wrong with that, Dr. Mitchell; you don't have to do that dying. Here is a link that might be useful: Dixie Carter cause of death

Another option is Tara Grinna.... I didn't think to mention it yesterday. I have a larger bust and can't stand halter style suits - but but still want something fairly cute, stylish and colorful, which has lead to SO much research on swimwear.... I've had the best luck with Sunsets and now that I know the size I need, ordering online is fairly easy. I try to get solid comfortable tops in some basic colors - black, blue, etc. and then jazz it up some with colorful & fun bottoms. I found the suit I ordered from Tara Grinna ran small. They're all so expensive.... there's no such thing as a cheap bikini when you wear a D or DD! Athleta is a good option too. I think that was mentioned above. I love their swimshorts for snorkeling.