Kathy, Sock Dreams doesn't have as good as selection of plus-sized tights as it did a year ago.

Re: plus-sized hosiery, if you only want black- or cream-colored rights, Hips and Curves has microfiber tights (a 2-pack!) that are pretty true to the size chart: [link]

I am horrified by so many things, but my mind is stuck on pepper spray in what looks like a FIRE EXTINGUISHER. I mean, that is clearly designed for mass spraying, and it's completely, absurdedly, horribly overkill.

I had to stop watching.

The thing about the Davis protest, as one commentator noted, is that the cops could have gone in and put plastic cuffs and hauled them away. At no time were the cops under threat, and even after the crowd exploded after the spraying they only chanted "Shame on you!" and let the officers retreat.

It's also pretty galling how the office at Davis made a point of showing off the pepper spray before he sprayed it. like a magician with a prop.

Everyone really wants her to get a mani/pedi.

ita, during the chemo itself, mani/pedis are probably going to be off limits--too much risk of infection. I think painting her nails herself without the other stuff, or having someone else do it, should be okay thought.

I looked at ALL the houses today, or at least 5 hours worth. There is one that went on the market yesterday that I hope gets snapped up by someone else so I don't have time to forget that I don't want a big yard that needs a lot of work.

Oh yeah, when I was infection-shy (I got nicked at a pedi and had to go on antibiotics) I'd just get the nice tub soak on my feet, massage, and a polish change. The nurse/doctor should cut her nails, though, like Perkins said.

Uh, excuse me for having a non-girl moment--what is the "other stuff" that's the problem? The cuticle pushback and stuff? I've only had maybe three mani/pedis, so I don't rightly remember what's involved.

what is the "other stuff" that's the problem? The cuticle pushback and stuff?

Yep. Cuticle pushback and trimming, which can sometimes involve nicks and cuts.

just get the nice tub soak on my feet, massage, and a polish change.

That's exactly what your Mum should do, ita !. (And wow, I really want a pedicure. Maybe next week, if the budget allows.)

Most places use nippers on the cuticles. Yeah, they are supposed to just push. They don't. And I like mine trimmed so long as they are careful and scrupulous about the autoclave.

Wait! I just remembered that I have a LivingSocial voucher for a Shellac manicure and regular pedicure w/ foot massage! Whoo, time to schedule that.