So if there were no female actors, then it referred to a male actor. Right? Why did the term actress evolve in the 17th century? Because there were now women acting on stage. Really? What are you basing this on? I would guess that both are similar in age, in that they both existed in ancient times. Just because Western medicine didn't come into his own until quite late, doesn't mean other civilizations weren't skilled physicians. The Indians were inoculating against Smallpox in the 10th century, Chinese in the 16th century, Turks and Persians in the early 18th century. Jenner did it in 1798. Many were dying of cholera in the West up until we had an effective oral rehydration treatment in the 20th century, yet 3000 years ago, Indian physician Sushruta wrote about the use of rice water, coconut juice, and carrot soup in its treatment (which serve a similar purpose.) . Actress has been used since the 17th century. It's not like it's a johnny-come-lately term.

I never drank as I didn't like the taste. But growing up my Mom always had wine with dinner….and sometimes even a scotch and soda. I think the key is can you go with out it for a week and be fine with that decision. I also think, as others have mentioned, that the CDC definition has to do with health effects rather than alcoholism. I remember there was a Mom comedian known for drinking who later realized she had a problem. A good friend of mine gave up drinking this year just to see if she could. It's been enlightening for her. http://abcnews.go.com/2020/mom-stress-motherhood-drove-drink/story?id=10488897 ""I rationalized it definitely to a degree," he said. "You tend to think of the extremes when you think of alcoholism when that's 3 percent of the cases. Ninety percent of the cases are people who have a hidden drinking problem. ... I think I fell into that same category where I thought alcoholism is people who are running around with a Jameson's bottle in their back pockets." Wilder-Taylor agreed that while she didn't look the part, she knew she had a problem."

It's a learning process. In the beginning I used to carry rice cakes in a baggie in my purse to sub for bread, because I hated the commercial GF bread. (Still do.) Chick-fil-a, Five Guys, heck even McDonald's will do sandwiches without a bun for you, and many restaurants now have GF menus. Pinterest is a great source. We found that almond flour pancakes worked better for "bread" when wanted….but also rethinking sandwiches. DS2 loves those long English cucumbers as "bread" with cream cheese and turkey. I usually plan meals around rice as a grain. One favorite is to take a bag of mini peppers (yellow, orange, red, whatever), slice and sautee with onions in olive oil. (Add some s&p). Then add in ground beef to brown along with S&P, and onion powder. Once browned, you add in leftover cold rice, and a can of tomato sauce. Cook for about 10 minutes. It's like a deconstructed stuffed pepper. Breakfast…you can find GF oats by Bob's Red Mill at many stores these days. Target and Walmart both have expanding GF sections. Chex cereals are pretty much GF. There are GF Rice Krispies too. We use hash browns, mashed potato, or rice as "crusts" for quiche or do a crustless version. The Betty Crocker GF Brownie mix is a favorite. Trader Joe's carries GF flour which is similar to King Arthur. Expect to make mistakes. :)

Yes, it is because a lot of my family (especially the older generation) were aghast at the thought of home schooling. :)

I debated taking the FCAT this year for DS1 who is in 4th grade, but he wanted to as he scored very well last year. We did very little test prep (he did a reading software three times), but that's how I wanted it. I never made it to geometry in our math program before the exam, so I was a little worried. Still, he did great. He scored 4s in both reading and math out of a 5 point scale. He missed three questions in math (all geometry!) and about six in reading. I feel vindicated. :)

NPR posted a link to this wonderful map which shows the tribes names in their languages. Full article: http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2014/06/24/323665644/the-map-of-native-american-tribes-youve-never-seen-before Map: http://static.squarespace.com/static/5075febfe4b0782fde5414d9/t/51bfdc65e4b00b62a84e8d0f/1371528293927/TRIBALINKSPACEMAPS_ChooseOptions_39x26.pdf

I remember being pleasantly surprised that Deanna Durbin was still alive a few years ago. She saved Universal studios…had a good career… and then basically married a French man and lived her life out of the spotlight until she was 91. She died last year. I love her movies. http://variety.com/2013/film/people-news/obituaries-people-news/singer-actress-deanna-durbin-dead-at-91-1200430331/ Very happy that Doris Day is still alive, but I find it so sad that her son did not outlive her and died of skin cancer. He actually had an interesting career. Joan Fontaine just died last December. Sigh. Love her from Hitchcock films. Her sister Olivia de Havilland is still alive!

Two cheesy tourist places, but fun are: Gatorland in Orlando. Rock City in Georgia. Nashville has the totally trashy tours. I also really enjoyed visiting Andrew Jackson's home. When I was in high school, we did a civil war battlefield tour which was actually interesting. Greenfield Village, the Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Historical Society, Sleeping Bear Dunes, the Cherry Festival are all Michigan things…as is Holland, Michigan's tulip festival.

Oh wow, congratulations x3!! May they bring you 3x the joy. :)

The shaved ice thing is I think Korean or Taiwanese, but I may be wrong. Seven layer bars are insanely good. Make it into dulce de leche…and then turn it in to banoffee pie. (May be misspelled…but banana, toffee (caramel), and coffee flavored whipped cream.)

See, without even clicking, I guessed "Muslim country" (and I'm Muslim). Saudi Arabia just put out some stuff about atheism and terrorism (rolls eyes)….so I actually think mental illness is preferable, sadly. There was an interesting article about the rise of atheism there. http://www.salon.com/2014/06/12/atheism_explodes_in_saudi_arabia_where_just_talking_about_atheism_is_illegal_partner/ It amazes me as somebody who came to Islam willingly how freakin' paranoid some Muslims are about even being exposed to other faiths. If you believe it is the truth, that it can stand up to scrutiny. If you don't, then you're living a lie anyway. Sad.

Oh yes, "The Trouble with Harry" is hilarious. :)

Yes, but there never was a feminine term for doctors that was used in the U.S. (However, in some languages there are, e.g. doutor, doutora.) Actor meant a male actor, it was not the gender neutral term. That's why the term actress was used. That's why one earns a "Best Actress" award. (Came from the French, actrice (v. acteur for a male).)

Go for an ortho who is a D.O. He will have had training in osteopathic manipulation, which may help. You can also try a massage therapist who is trained in Neuromuscular Therapy.

"Rear Window" is good…but I also love "How to Catch a Thief"…more fun. Wonder about the sexuality of Grace Kelly, though. A few scenes in both…not sure if for a 10 year old. What about starting with "The Lady Vanishes"? One of his earlier ones, but still wonderful. I also really really like "I Confess"…but then again, I have a thing for Montgomery Clift. (Trivia fact for politico junkies…he was Eleanor Clift of "The McClaughlin Group's" brother in law.) OK…I really like them all. "Marnie" is a favorite that a lot of people haven't seen. (Has a young Sean Connery.) "Rebecca" is great, plus you can tie it in with the book. ANy of the Ingrid Bergman or Cary Grant ones…. too. Anything with Grace Kelly, especially "Dial 'M' for Murder." Be sure to tell him to look for the cameos.

Once I hit 18, my Mom started passing down jewelry of hers that I had admired. So I got a piece at 18, at college graduation, and when I graduated from graduate school she added stones from something her Mom owned and then stones from one of her pieces to a gold bracelet. Check B&H regarding computers/tablets, there might be a deal. How about an experience….like tickets to a musical? You could also budget in a Sharpie or Henna tattoo to commemorate her original wish.

I use this one that I've memorized….I think from Better Homes & Gardens... 1 cup of flour 1 cup of milk 1 egg 1 tsp of baking powder 2 T of sugar 2 T of melted butter or unflavored/mild oil like canola If you want to be snazzy, use buttermilk, or add some white vinegar to the milk about 5 minutes before cooking. We add in mashed bananas, chocolate chips, etc….but it is excellent plain.

Poke cakes were one of my favorites as a kid! :)

My Aunt makes a cake with ice cream sandwiches.. You layer them, can add optional candy in the middle, and frost with cool whip. It is super easy and good. I don't think you can mess it up. :) http://kidscooking.about.com/od/memorialdayrecipes/r/icecreamsandwic.htm

Cool. I thought using a waffle iron to make brownies or grilled cheese sandwiches was super exciting. Can't wait to try this!

How scary. Will be praying for him, the campers, and you too!

Oh, I totally had forgotten about that. Thanks. I definitely want to check it out.

Although I will probably enjoy it, I keep procrastinating teaching American History. DS1 is going to be in 5th grade next year, so I was planning on covering it then. (Of course, part of me says this is the perfect time to start the SOTW rotation so I can avoid it for another few years. ) I have an old Sonlight 1 year condensed American History curriculum I can use, as well as the book Calvert uses ("Build Our Nation"). What do you like?

As the wife of an ophthalmologist, I will tell you that ERs in general are hit or miss for eye issues. She's better off going to the Wal-Mart optometrist or somebody similar (open on the weekends). They can usually tell enough to refer her to the right guy. As for ER visits, if she's in her 70s, she should have Medicare…and then a supplemental insurance on top of that (hopefully). I'm betting that a good portion of the ER visit will be covered, but she may have a $100 copay. IMHO, based on what you described, better to pay that $ to an optometrist open on the weekends. Medicare does cover eye visits usually, though… so for most things, she could wait until Monday to see an ophthalmologist. Even if it's a retina tear, they wouldn't do anything different until Monday likely. If it's a blood thing, it may involve lasering or cryo, which is an in-office procedure. DH is out right now, but when he gets back, I'll tell him what you said…and see what he thinks. (OK…reread and she saw somebody. NM.)

I can't see this selling well. I think it's ummm….tacky….. for lack of a better word, but many children parties are. If DD ever wanted this party, Mom would have to turn it into a history lesson. LOL