Sometimes when I hear about the numbers of languages some people speak, and the places they've lived in, I feel embarassed. Canada has two official languages, English and French, and many Anglophones hate the idea of learning French, and vice versa. In many ways, perhaps due to the physical size of the country, we are so provincial! I think a lot of North Americans really believe we are the centre of the world, linguistically, culturally, and politically. That just ain't so, and it's wonderful having people of all nations on this board just to remind us!

Need2burn, congrats on resisting most of the carbs in that dinner! Now THAT took will power!

Turning down others' offers of high-carb foods is always difficult. Fortunately I have most of my family and friends well-trained!

Bye for now,
Rachel