**[Witty_Name]**

I think I've had this dream twice now. In the dreams, when I'm in the shower or the rain, these black worm-things start crawling out of my skin. A hole appears that they slither out of, but once they're out, the hole closes. They were mostly coming out of my chest, near my collar bones. At one point, the skin between my breasts rose up, and I could see a mound of them under my skin (*gag*).

I'm in a funk because of that dream.

Any thoughts as to what it may signify?

I have a friend who is gay but in the closet with his family. He was raised in a catholic home by parents who are very loving but say awful things about homosexuality. Since he lives at home, he's not in a good place. He's having a hard time reconciling his faith/spirituality with who he is. Can anyone recommend a book about balancing personal life with spirituality?

I have 4 seasoned, boneless, think cut, fresh pork chops (relatively small). What is the net way to cook these?

Keep in mind, I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to cooking, so the easier, the better. And please list all steps and details.

I got sick on Dec 9, started to recover, then got worse again around Dec 22. Throughout most of that, I've had this persistent cough deep in my chest that was caused by a tickle or a feeling like water had gone down the wrong pipe. The last couple of days, it's been particularly bad, to the point that I can't sleep at night. I've tried Robitussin cough and chest congestion and Mucinex, but neither has worked. Do you know of anything that could help? My throat is raw and I'm so tired..

For thanksgiving, my husband, mother-in-law and I went to Texas to visit my brother-in-law and the family and came back the day after. Since the 29th, half his eye was pink. I just assumed it was eye strain since he was driving.

Well, his eye is still red. Any idea as to what it might be?

I bought a pair of booties with a 3 inch heel. They aren't cushioned, so the bottom is flat and it made the balls of my feet really tender. Any specific inserts you think I should buy? (I don't usually wear heels, so I'm not sure what to get).

I went to my doctor when my symptoms first started and she prescribed me bactrim. I've taken bactrim for UTIs in the past and it's always been successful. This time, however, by day nine I realized it wasn't helping. In fact, it was getting worse. I felt like I needed to see a doctor ASAP, so I went to the ER. The ER doctor prescribed me cipro for 7 days. I just finished day 2.

I looked up online and found that most people felt relief within 24 hours of beginning cipro. I've had no relief as of yet. My main question would be: Could it be taking longer because I've had the infection for so long? Or is cipro not working either?

I'm just so tired of hurting..

I went to my doctor when my symptoms first started and she prescribed me bactrim. I've taken bactrim for UTIs in the past and it's always been successful. This time, however, by day nine I realized it wasn't helping. In fact, it was getting worse. I felt like I needed to see a doctor ASAP, so I went to the ER. The ER doctor prescribed me cipro for 7 days. I just finished day 2.

I looked up online and found that most people felt relief within 24 hours of beginning cipro. I've had no relief as of yet. My main question would be: Could it be taking longer because I've had the infection for so long? Or is cipro not working either?

I'm just so tired of hurting..

Some friends and I are going to Tennessee for a week in February. We're trying to discern whether it would be cheaper to buy the non-perishables in our state (Louisiana) and buy the perishables up there, or wait and do all our shopping there.

I really like romance with action and a strong female lead. For example, I really love Nora Roberts and the YA books like Bloodlines, Vampire Academy, House of Night series, and I just finished reading the Fever series by Karen Moning. I really dislike books where the female is weak and annoying and needs a man to take care of her.

Got any suggestions?

My step-dad (who is the only dad I've ever known) is dying. He's 68 and losing weight rapidly, barely eats, and sits in his recliner all day and doesn't get up unless it's to use the bathroom. He doesn't look good.

I need to prepare for it. My mom is closer to me than she is to my brother, and I know she's going to lean heavily on me when my dad's time comes. I don't do well with grief. My first instinct is to make jokes and try to lighten the mood (humor is my coping mechanism), but that's not going to cut it.

Basically, is there a site or forum that helps you mentally prepare for the death of a loved one? (Preferably nothing religious. I'm an atheist and my mom knows it, and I wouldn't want to be disingenuous.)

I like to listen to Pandora in the background while I'm reading, but my Beatles station just doesn't work. What's a good song or artist to start a station on that fits the tone of the books?

(Mortal Instruments: City of Bones)

I like to listen to Pandora in the background while I'm reading, but my Beatles station just doesn't work. What's a good song or artist to start a station on that fits the tone of the books?

(Mortal Instruments: City of Bones)

I just started a new skin regimen and - while it's helping my breakouts [mostly] - it's drying out my skin. Can anyone recommend a decent moisturizing mask that I could pick up at CVS or Walgreens?

I just started a new skin regimen and - while it's helping my breakouts [mostly] - it's drying out my skin. Can anyone recommend a decent moisturizing mask that I could pick up at CVS or Walgreens?

I just started a new skin regimen and - while it's helping my breakouts [mostly] - it's drying out my skin. Can anyone recommend a decent moisturizing mask that I could pick up at CVS or Walgreens?

I've been keeping track of my period (since there's an app for that) for a couple of years now. I've had a regular period (generally within 3 days of when the app said I would be getting my period).

I got my last period on time, though it came a few days early (on the 5th) and it ran a day or two shorter than my normal six days. Now I'm supposed to be ovulating, but since Sunday I've been having brown/red blood (mostly brown, like old blood, and it's not a heavy flow... more like heavy spotting) with clots and very mild cramps. I'm not on any medication. I did work a ton of overtime last week, so I don't know if the extra stress could have something to do with it..? And other than a hint if cramps, there's no pain.

I've been keeping track of my period (since there's an app for that) for a couple of years now. I've had a regular period (generally within 3 days of when the app said I would be getting my period).

I got my last period on time, though it came a few days early (on the 5th) and it ran a day or two shorter than my normal six days. Now I'm supposed to be ovulating, but since Sunday I've been having brown/red blood (mostly brown, like old blood, and it's not a heavy flow... more like heavy spotting) with clots and very mild cramps. I'm not on any medication. I did work a ton of overtime last week, so I don't know if the extra stress could have something to do with it..? And other than a hint if cramps, there's no pain.

I found it on the ground. We live on the southern coast of Louisiana.

http://m1052.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/Kris...

My mother-in-law found this egg and we don't know what it is. We live on the southern coast of Louisiana.

http://m1052.photobucket.com/albumview/albums/Kris...