Rockermoms RHYTHM

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Keep It Simple.

Just remember, high stress = higher nurturing.

Whenever you have a high-stress day, counteract it with a higher-nurturing night.

Do something wonderful for yourself. It works!

News from CFF and LLS

New Law Allows Seniors to Make Retirement Gifts for CF Research

December 11, 2006

Did you know that you can make a tax-free gift to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation using funds from your IRA? The Pension Protection Act of 2006 has created new tax incentives for charitable gifts for donors who are age 70 ½ or older.

Beginning now and through the end of 2007, you can make a tax-free distribution of up to $100,000 a year from a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA to qualified charities.

Help ensure that the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation continues and make a planned gift today.

For more information, please contact: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Office of Planned Giving at (800) FIGHT CF or send an e-mail to plannedgiving@cff.org.

Velcade Approved for Mantle Cell Lymphoma

December 11, 2006 (Reuters Health) -  

Last Updated: 2006-12-08 15:44:42 -0400 (Reuters Health)

BOSTON (Reuters) - Millennium Pharmaceuticals Inc. said on Friday it won U.S. approval to market Velcade (bortezomib) for patients with an aggressive form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Velcade, which is currently approved to treat multiple myeloma, received approval from the Food and Drug Administration to treat mantle cell lymphoma in patients who have received at least one prior therapy.

The green light marks the first time Velcade has received approval in any lymphoma

The approval was based on a trial involving 155 patients with advanced mantle cell lymphoma who had failed at least one previous therapy.

Velcade is also being tested in combination with Rituxan (rituximab) in patients with relapsed follicular lymphoma.

For more information and ways that you can help, visit:

www.cff.org   and www.leukemia-lymphoma.org

Counting down, darlings!

Tis the season, darlings! Not just to give and love and celebrate, but to shine!

All those parties, all that champagne, all those gorgeous outfits! Here, as an early present to you, we're re-capping Glamour's top 20 fashion don'ts.

And we mean, don't!

Some of these we can't agree with more, some we're so-so with, and others make us want to restrain the gag reflex when we see them in person!

But the one thing they all have in common is the ability to make you look like a fashion don't. And since Glamour is currently accepting photos of fashion don'ts online, be careful--you may have your 15 minutes of fame in an ugly way. And we mean ugly!

Glamour's Top 20 Fashion Don'ts

20. Too much bling. Sorry, Paris!

19. Work clothes with sneakers. So 80's!

18. Butt cleavage. NO NO NO!

17. Orange fake tans.

16. Rude message T-shirts.

15. Mom jeans. Especially when you're a Rockermom.

14. Too-short skirts and shorts. Less is not more in this case.

13. Candy-colored hair. Well...we like some color for performances, but that's the exception!

12. See-through clothes. See #14

11. Visible lip liner. Another NO! Even Pam Anderson couldn't pull this one off.

10. Scrunchies, bandanas and other extreme hair accessories.

9. Weird headgear. We love Spongebob, but forget about wearing him as earmuffs.

8. Overly-tweezed brows.

7. Thongs on display. ICK! After the past few years, they've just become butt floss to us.

6. Too-tight clothes. Ouch!

5. Holey denim.

4. Big hair. (What, have the 80's taught us nothing?)

3. The no-bra look. Natural, schmatural. No one wants to look at a pair of empty wallets. Support, woman!

2. Anything mesh. If you're a hairy man, you'll just look like a chia pet, darling.

1. Visible panty lines. This is the year 2006. Purchase panties that don't show. They're everywhere.

And we'd like to add our personal favorite:



The "Emo" look.
JUST DON'T.
Happy Holidays and we'll see you in 2007! xoxoMUAH!

Meet Tracey Schofield!

This Rockermom, Tracey Schofield is one busy mom! Not only an event coordinator for the Dallas chapter of Mamapalooza, and a member of Mocha Moms,Tracey and her husband Paul are also the proud parents of cutie-pie, Roman.

Tracey is a retired teacher of 15 years and wife to rocker hubby Paul " The SAK" bass man for the Shroombakers. Besides balancing this funkadelic family, Tracey paints and designs t-shirts for "the funkadelic family at heart".

Mocha Moms is a National organization which supports mothers of color who have chosen not to work full-time outside of the home in order to devote more time to their families.Tracey is the secretary/ web coordinator for the N. Dallas chapter.

Tracey is the type of loving, easy-going person that makes you feel like you've known her forever.
Check out her interview, you'll probably feel the same way.

What is your definition of a “Rockermom”?
Mothers with a inner rock child

What would those closest to you say if I asked them what makes you a Rockermom?
The love of music and my Family

When you picture yourself both before motherhood and now, what would you say is the biggest difference?
I have learned to share myself, and unconditional love

What accomplishments are you most proud of?
Being a mother and wife, and of course my work as a teacher.

In one sentence, describe your children!
Roman is AWESOME!!!!!

What or who is your biggest motivation?
My son

Here are some fun questions to answer in 3 words (more or less, we won’t mark it wrong!):

What are your greatest strengths?
Dependable, trusting, forgiving

Weaknesses?
My temper, CHOCOLATE

Definitions of success?
Love of your Family

Favorite ways to handle stress?
Pray, count, Breathe

Three values you hope to pass on to your children ?
Confidence ,Love, Forgiveness

Favorite indulgences?
My Husband, Music ,Art

Annoyances?
Rudeness, cruelty

Favorite places?
anywhere with Paul (Hubby) and Roman.

If you had the power to change one thing in the world, what would it be?
Schools

Where do you hope to see yourself five years from now?
Running a Musical Foundation for Schools

Do you have some quick advice for other musician moms?
Enjoy the Music and LOVE your Families

A favorite quote that sums it all up for you:
Carpe Diem

Great advice, thanks Tracey!-R

Lynn Julian aka Cookie Cutter Girl!

Holy rusted metal, Batman! There's a new super hero in town and she packs a musical punch!

Meet Lynn Julian aka Cookie Cutter Girl: Singer, songwriter, Cohost/VJ, and on and on. Not your ordinary musician, Cookie Cutter Girl is "Freeing women from the mold in which society holds them captive". With a website that boasts over 20,000 hits per day (that's right, Timmy, per day!), we're lucky she had a moment to give us an interview. But she did, and we love her for it! We know you will too!
Here it is, so fasten your seatbelts--it's up, up and away!

When did you first realize that you were different from ordinary girls?
When? Can we tawk? My 1st professional photo shoot. I'm like maybe a year old and in my 1st "big girl" dress: pink pinstripes. You can imagine my excitement, right? I sit up tall for the photographer, ready for my big close-up, and he hands me ... a football. That, my friends, is when I knew I *must* be different. I've struggled with my "differences" my entire life, trying to hide them to fit in. Girl Power Pop Superhero, Cookie Cutter Girl, as a strong, feminine role model grew out of my own personal experience of being forced to conform to the standards set by strangers of what a "girl" should be.

My personal success in rising above the negative feelings, and in refusing to remain a victim, led me to this poster child for Girl Power. CCG actually appeared to me, mentally, during a solo performance, asking why I was performing in a restaurant to the backs of people who weren't listening. This soon to be Girl Power Icon inspired me to come out of my own shell, face my fear of judgement and stand tall.
The theme behind 'Cutter' is that women don't need to live their lives within the confines of the rules that society has laid out for them. They can 'break the mold' and be whoever they want to be,professionally, personally, sexually, you name it. Women can be a source of support for each other, instead of competing with each other for men, jobs, and security. While this is a decidedly feminist message, I am NOT by any means a "man-hater." Men DO fill positive roles in my music and writing, and are not portrayed as being evil in any stereotypical way. The message is one of strength and power for women, it's not about men being bad because they're men.

What would those closest to you say if I asked them what makes you so unique?
Well ... Let me see ... I've got "Secret Asian Man" right here ... I'll ask *him*! Long Pause ... (too long, my inner voice asks? Yeah, I'm that insecure.) S.A.M. says "You're tough and you don't back down. You don't take any crap from people. There's just a certain edge about you. It's inspiring to watch how driven you are about promoting your "Girl Power" mission." (Whew ... I worried for nothing, as usual.)

How did you come up with the name 'Cookie Cutter Girl'?
To be honest, I didn't. She did. *wink* Seriously, when I discovered my "Inner Superhero," and I believe *everyone* has one, she was already named. I thought the name was too long to be memorable, but felt dishonest changing the name my inner voice gave me.

What accomplishments are you most proud of?
Silly as it may sound, my heart soars everytime an Indie Musician sends me a thank you email for helping them via the Free Music Directory on CookieCutterGirl.com. I've been in Rolling Stone, on MTV, FUSE TV, NHK TV in Japan and dozens more, but NONE of those acheivements makes you feel as good as when you actually connect with someone.
Cookie Cutter Girl's mission is "Strength Through Unity." We're all a single link, with limited power, but ... united together, our strength has no bounds!

In one sentence, describe your life!
Endless 12 hour days of searching the internet for new ways to help Indie Musicians promote themselves. (Gosh that sounds boring, sorry. Oh yeah, I apologize too much too.)

What or who is your biggest motivation?
Every women before me that dared to open a previously locked door, allowing all us girls who followed to get through. I believe in the power of people to change the world ... one person at a time. It is my dream that Cookie Cutter Girl will be remembered for open doors someday ...

Here are seven fun questions to answer in 3 words (more or less, we won't mark it wrong!):

1.What are your greatest strengths? Tenacity, Intelligence & compassion

2.Weaknesses? Insecurity, Fear & Sugar (I eat dessert first ... 'cause life's too short)

3.Definitions of success? Finding your "Inner Superhero" AND listening to them.

4.Favorite ways to handle stress?
CHOCOLATE, SINGING, MY DOG "Lil Stinker" (3 pounds & an attitude!)

5.Favorite indulgences?
CHOCOLATE, Performing every weekend for little or no money, working from home

6.Annoyances?
people who talk at the movies, guitarists who play during your mic check, people who eat the last piece of chocolate

7.Favorite places?
the ocean, the clock tower in Boston, anywhere "Lil Stinker" is. *smile* _________

If you had the power to change one thing in the world, what would it be?
I would make money SO much less important, and necessary in our lives. I believe in the barter system of payment: trading use of my skills for use of someone else's. -

Where do you hope to see yourself five years from now? I want Cookie Cutter Girl to reach many more women by touring and performing at schools and crisis centers Internationally.

Do you have some quick advice for other musicians?
Two words. FOLLOW UP. The biggest mistage that indie musicians make is that they don't follow up on their leads and submissions. Send your music. Wait 2 weeks. Follow up with an email or a phone call. No response? Follow up again the next week, and the next, and the next ... until you get one.

A favorite quote that sums it all up for you:
"A Peacock who sits on his tail feathers is just another turkey." Be proud of who you are. What you may think of as a flaw, may be the one thing about you that's special. That may be the link to your Inner Superhero. Don't hide your differences for fear of judgement. Stop what you are doing ... Look within yourself ... Listen to your heart. *YOU* have the POWER .. GIRL POWER! -- GIRL POWER! Cookie Cutter Girl (aKa Lynn 'JULIAN') "Girl Power Pop Superhero on OVER 500 TV & RADIO STATIONS!" WEBSITE: http://www.CookieCutterGirl.com MYSPACE: http://www.MySpace.com/CookieCutterGirl3 JEWELRY: http://www.VelvetChokers.com

The Lady's Chicken Noodle Soup

Mmmm. On a cold winter's day, nothing rocks like mom's chicken noodle soup. We love this one from one of our favorite moms, Paula Deen! You can catch any of Paula's shows on the food network.

Soup's on!

The Lady's Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
Show:  Paula's Home Cooking
Episode:  Cozy Country Cooking 
 
Stock:
1 (2 1/2 to 3-pound) fryer chicken, cut up
3 1/2 quarts water
1 onion, peeled and diced
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 bay leaves
3 chicken bouillon cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Soup:
2 cups sliced carrots
2 cups sliced celery, with leafy green tops
2 1/2 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 cup sliced mushrooms
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/3 cup cooking sherry
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 cup grated Parmesan, optional
3/4 cup heavy cream, optional
Seasoning salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Crusty French bread, for serving

For the stock: add all ingredients to a soup pot. Cook until chicken is tender, about 35 to 45 minutes. Remove chicken from pot and set aside to cool. Remove and discard bay leaves and onion. You should have approximately 3 quarts of stock. When chicken is cool enough to touch, pick bones clean, discarding bones, skin, and cartilage. Set chicken aside.
For the soup: bring stock back to a boil, add carrots, and cook for 3 minutes. Add celery and continue to cook for 5 to 10 minutes. Add egg noodles and cook according to directions on package. When noodles are done, add chicken, mushrooms, parsley, sherry and rosemary. Add Parmesan and cream, if using. Cook for another 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning, if needed, by adding seasoning salt and pepper. Enjoy along with a nice hot crusty loaf of French bread.

Stepmoms Rock, too! and Family Ties

Stepmoms Rock too!

Not only am I the natural parent of 3 awesome sons, but over the past 16 years I've also been a mother figure to 4 beautiful stepsons. One of which was tragically killed in 2002 by a 2nd offense drunk driver. It's been a tuff go of it since then for many of us, but we are all trying our best to heal.

You know StepMother equales "StepMonster" to many children? Most times the stepmom becomes a mediator for both natural parents to boot. Thus, making her "The enemy". In my case, that's exactly what happened. I somehow got stuck right in the middle of an ongoing war between the pair, and I wasn't experienced enough to get out of it at the time. Boy have I learned a thing or two since then! I really need to stress that it was not easy raising 7 boys. in retrospect, though it was mostly fun & challenging.

I know it's tuff being a stepchild because I was a stepdaughter myself! Trust me it's even tougher being a stepparent because of the stigmatism that goes along with the title. "Step Anything" sounds bad enough to me. Nobody wants to be compared to someone's "Real Mom", because as children, in our minds there is no comparison. Also the little comments like: "I don't have to listen to you, you're not my mom". Yeah, that hurts too. I am soft hearted, but thick skinned, and I usually had an answer ready for like this one: "I'm not trying to take your mom's place, but you do have to listen to me because I'm an adult and I care about you". God it was draining sometimes, but it was important to me that they knew I loved them. It wasn't easy for my own son either because he too became a stepson, but it was easier for me as his natural mother to help him cope with the change. Or at least that's what I tell myself. Who knows? He turned out to be a very loving, respectful person so I must have done something right!

I love kids but they take up 99% of your free time. The only time I had for myself were the 3 nights a week I attended college. I could only study in the late hours of the night because my days were filled with parent/teacher meetings, doctor's appointments, baseball games or things of that nature. It was really difficult after I graduated to juggle, work, kids, & the career but we all made it work. Many of our friends & family members have said: " You both make it look so easy", or " Gosh you've done a great job with all those boys". Those are very rewarding statements. I'm thankful to them for say those things because I think that the power of those words is what's kept me going for as long as I have. Life isn't always what we wish it could be but we have to make the best of any given situation, and live life to the fullest. That's what I've been trying to do my entire life, and so far, so good!

In my opinion all moms rock!.........Especially stepmoms who have a big enough heart to love & raise children that aren't from their own bodies. I take great pride in being a mother. I know I'm not alone on this one, when I say: It's one of the most important jobs in the world!


Lil Mama Sharlene V.

And from an earlier poetry posting...

"Family Ties"

(Raymond J. Vallejo 2-6-86 to 6-23-02)

We've had our share of ups and
downs and still continue to pray
Because our family has been
blessed in countless many ways
Through the good times and the
bad throughout the cold and frost
Our FAMILY TIES are ever binding
so our love is never lost We've
been blessed with many children
Sadly one has passed away His
name was Raymond Vallejo and we
miss him night and day
Not knowing what tomorrow brings We
try to live life right
Heavenly Father please hear our prayers
and pull those strings extra tight!

Copyright 2006 Sharlene Marie Gomez-Vallejo

Maureen Kendall of Little Ruler

As Rockermoms, we like to think that we rock, that we're cool, that our kids are the coolest kids around. While most of that's true, some of us could use a little help every now and then.

Meet Maureen Kendall of Little Ruler, some of the hottest officially-licensed fashion for infants and toddlers around! Maureen not only embodies cool, she helps our kids to get there, as well.

Kendall, a native of the San Francisco area, grew up in nearby Almaden (San Jose). She graduated from San Jose State University, receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Organizational Psychology and going on to bring her corporate skills to Netscape and a variety of startups as a human resources consultant. Maureen met Jeff Kendall in 1996 and soon after entered a new career, motherhood, before co-founding Little Ruler in 2004.

Many of us dream of starting our own business. Maureen, along with her husband, Jeff (who happens to be the '80's skateboard legend!), are living the dream. We're sure their two sons, Cole and Parker are the best-dressed kids at the park!

Not that Little Ruler appeals solely to skaters and skate enthusiasts. The San Jose Mercury News crowned the brand its “Find of the Week,” its punk styles have graced the pages of parenting and entertainment magazines, and “Access Hollywood” spotlighted its rising popularity among the celebrity mom set. For dressing her kids Maddox and Zahara, Little Ruler is Angelina Jolie’s “favorite fashion line,” and new moms Britney Spears, Jennifer Garner and Gwen Stefani, as well as new dad Jason Lee, have also embraced the brand for its “edgy style with attitude.”

We got to ask Maureen the questions that we here at Rockermoms RHYTHM want to know. Enjoy, and be sure to visit LittleRuler.com!

When did you first think about starting your own clothing line?
I first thought about it in 2002, right after our first son was born

What are some of your favorite features of Little Ruler clothing?
The artwork to some of our graphics are really detailed, I also like the coloways overall in our production. They are classic but still fresh.

Who are the adorable kids modeling your clothing on the website?
For the most part our sons are the current models, Cole age 5 and Parker age 3.

If you could choose two pieces of Little Ruler clothing that best represent you, what would they be?
My favorite pieces are Independent ‘Hell Bent Heaven Sent’ and ‘I wish my boyfriend could Skate’. The latter only because I am a girl…

What is your definition of a “Rockermom”?
A woman with her own sense of style, who takes care of herself and having it show. A mom who rocks is never afraid to ask questions and puts herself out there for herself and for her family.

What would those closest to you say if I asked them what makes you a Rockermom?
Ha. The difference of my overall appearance and approachability than those of other ‘stay-at-home’ parents.

When you picture yourself both before motherhood and now, what would you say is the biggest difference?
First and foremost, that I trust myself a whole lot more now than I did before I was a mother. I never knew that I wasn’t trusting myself. Introspection is key. Motherhood also makes you fearless when you need to be and selfless consistently.

What accomplishments are you most proud of?
My family. My outstanding marriage and my two lovely, mischievious, bright boys.

In one sentence, describe your children!
Sweet, adorable, curious, smart, ENERGETIC, compassionate, athletic, artistic, fantastic boys!

What or who is your biggest motivation?
My biggest motivation is my family. I work hard in my business as well as in my home. The work I do fulfills me and shows my guys how much I love them. Love is a verb. I never want to waste a day that God has gifted me and my loved ones, it reminds me to be ‘present’ everyday.

Here are some fun questions to answer in 3 words (more or less, we won’t mark it wrong!):

What are your greatest strengths?
Strong, Smart, Sensitive

Weaknesses?
Perfectionist, Self-Critical, Control Freak

Definitions of success?
To be 100% content at any moment of any day.

Favorite ways to handle stress?
The gym!! Running, yoga, kickboxing, and weight training. A great glass of wine doesn’t hurt either.

Three values you hope to pass on to your children ?
Respect!!! Open-mindedness and honesty.

Favorite indulgences?
Red Wine, Cookies, Make Up, Handbags and Shoes!

Annoyances?
Close-minded and rude people.

Favorite places?
San Francisco, my hometown, New York City and home.

If you had the power to change one thing in the world, what would it be?
The lack of respect and manners younger people have today.

Where do you hope to see yourself five years from now?
Running my business into a bigger business, traveling with my husband and sons, teaching yoga?

Do you have some quick advice for other Rockermoms?
Don’t become invisible. Not to yourself or to your husband/kids. Have them ask you how you are today!

A favorite quote that sums it all up for you:
“For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For an attractive face, speak words of kindness. For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone.” –Audrey Hepburn

Thanks, Maureen! You rule! -Rockermoms RHYTHM

Be sure to visit

www.littleruler.com

Take care of you.

When it comes to eating right and exercising, there is no "I'll start tomorrow." Tomorrow is disease.
~V.L. Allineare

"Ah, the vicissitudes of life..." my mom used to say, and then sigh. This was her equivalent to "That's life. What are you gonna do?" At a yard sale my mother found a slightly tattered fabric hanging which said, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." and she immediately adopted this as her motto and her "banner". Even though she moved an average of once every two years, this banner went with her and found its rightful place of honor in each of her homes.

At her memorial service, each of her children and grandchildren were asked to write a little something for the take-home program. The same two things about my mom seemed to be missed the most: her ferocious love for her family and her Marine-like ability to adapt, overcome and improvise. My mom would never accept the role as the victim, and when less-than-desirable situations and circumstances befell her, she'd get up, brush the dirt off and fight to make the best of it.

When she was a child, my mom's family was forced to flee their homes as the Japanese invaded the Philippines during World War II. She remembered the horrors she witnessed and endured, and even though she bore several shrapnel scars (including the fragment lodged close enough to her spine to keep the surgeons from wanting to operate) and lost many family members to war atrocities, she never gave in to bitterness or self pity.

My mom was an exceptional woman who spent a year at Juliard and then went on to UCSF to earn her Masters in double majors. She raised four children single-handedly, could put Martha Stewart's creativity to shame and handled all the repair and landscaping in our house.

I've yet to meet a woman as innovative and multi-faceted as my mom. With her as my example, I grew up with little tolerance for weak, whining women. But mom had one weakness that eventually took her life: her inability to take care of herself first. Mom died suddenly of a massive coronary. That was five years ago, but it still feels like yesterday.

As far back as any of my siblings can remember, my mom had always said, "I'm not afraid of dying." This was, she said, because she had been pronounced dead once in her life already, and it didn't scare her at all. During the war my mother lost a toe while fleeing the soldiers. The wound became infected and my mother developed lockjaw. Only one doctor was brave enough to stay and tend to her. When she stopped breathing, she remembered seeing the light, the dead relatives and everything else you hear about in the movies. She also saw her father, who had been at Pearl Harbor when it was bombed. The weird thing was, word hadn't gotten back to my grandmother as to the status of my missing grandfather. This was the way my mother learned of his death. I keep thinking someday all of this will make a great, albeit heart-wrenching story.

So, almost as if to prove that she wasn't afraid of death, my mother lived her life the way she wanted to. She ate what and when she wanted, went where she wanted and smoked and laughed and enjoyed her family. She died at the young age of 65, only five weeks after my dad died from cirrhosis of the liver. He also lived like there was no tomorrow. Now my youngest child will never know these two amazing people.

I like to flatter myself and think that I have a lot of my mom's courage in me, but the truth is, the fear of the unknown scares me more than I'll ever reveal to my family. I'm brave enough to sit in front of an audience and sing with a lone guitar, but I'm too afraid to live in a neighborhood that's far from an emergency room. I'm brave enough to put myself between my family and anything that could harm it, but I'm too afraid to keep driving to my destination when I know I've forgotten my cell phone at home.

But the biggest difference between my mother's courage and mine is that I'm not afraid to face the truth about my body.

I try to learn all I can so that I can apply all I can. I want to know what the lab tests say so that I can do what I must do to stay healthy. I'm not afraid to face the responsible food choices or the workout regiment or the meditation and moderation needed to ensure a longer life. I know that no one can guarantee me a longer life, but I've got to try to remember the number one reason that I want to be around longer: my loved ones. Both my mother and father left us way too soon and I don't want to do that to my kids. Not if I can help it--and I can. I want to live fully every day like my parents did, but I work to make sure there are many more of those days to be had. As a mom I'm always putting my needs last, as most moms are wont to do. What I need to remember is, my kids need me to last. Healthy moms make better moms.

So when life gives me lemons, I make lemonade. And then I find a comfy chair and put my feet up and enjoy my lemonade, with a lemon slice and some Splenda, thank you.