Hi aidel.

I am the same way. Once you experience that gag reflex, it seems there is always a hesitation thing before swallowing pills.

Here is what I do with vitamin pills:

1. I try to get them in liquid/drops form like Vitamin D and Dr Garlic and stuff.

2. If I have to take the vitamin as a pill, I use orange juice. It is thicker and helps the pill go down without getting stuck from a reflex thing.

3. If it’s a capsule, I open it up and mix it with apple sauce or yogurt.

4. It it’s a tablet, you can get a crusher and crush it up.

5. Sometimes I just bite the thing and be sure to drink juice because they invariably taste horrible.

I wish taking pills was not such a big deal. I try to relax and realize that I swallow food pieces larger than a pill. It seems like an involuntary reaction. I guess that is what you get too.

Hatzlacha!!

Thank Cinderella!

Have a great Shabbos, too!

Also, everyone have a great Shabbos!!!!

The Mods comment was very funny regarding US troops who did not urinate on the Taliban.

I dont think any of us would do that. And PBA made a good point that we should not rejoice in our enemies demise, as we are reminded at the Pesach Seder.

But the fact that some of the marines did this, I just want to say that soldiers in the field, in order to take a life as a profession, can understandably be overtaken with a sense of victory. Killing an enemy is not an office job.

Also, remember that the Taliban are an enemy where it would be better for a soldier to be shot dead by them rather than be captured alive.

Seeing that many people here seem passionately offended by what the marines did, would you suggest bringing the marines up on charges?

I would not be in favor of that. Can I assume from some of the posts that some of you would?

Hi arwsf.

I am not a vegetarian, but I can see why people are and all the reasons are great ones. I would not be against becoming one, but it seems difficult.

I am also glad we eat meat that renders the animal out of commission in the quickest, least painful manner. Since I have a vivid imagination, I can easily think about meat and chicken in a certain sense where I would not want to eat it. I love animals. But thank heaven, meat and poultry is so processed, I dont think much about that it is the body of an animal; something that had a face. Yep..there goes the PETA thing….and….more importantly, ALF (Animal Liberation Front….ok, I am raedy for the stereotyping and cliche criticisms..lol)

Chia seeds are suppose to be packed with Omega 3s, phytonutrents/antioxidants, and were said to provide energy in ancient times. So, I tried them and they are cool, little crunchy, mildly tasty seeds which are easy to make part of a diet.

Refuah Shelayma!

And whatever the doctors say needs to be done to correct the situation, no matter what you already invested with other methods, it is probably better to get on with it sooner rather than later.

Make sure you have the best doctors advising you, and move forward.

Again, Refuah Shelayma!

Hi HaLeiVi,

All I can say is that I see members of the Taliban as being a rodef.

I would not drive into their camps and ask directions. I would not walk into their camps and ask if I can use the rest room. Needless to say, I dont have to explain why.

Personally, I would not urinate on a dead Taliban, but the fact these soldiers did so, I am honestly not feeling any sense of disgust.

If you have the time to explain, what is Loeg Larash, and would it apply to a vicious enemy?

Not sure about the answer on how they market such a thing, but I do know how they got it to fly; with wings!

You bring up a good point. Bubble gum would be cheaper, too.

You bring up another good point about ice cream flavors. And why stop at Rum Raisin? Why not Tequila Lemon, Jack Daniels Peanut, Night Train Alka Seltzer…etc.

And if you think ice cream flavor marketing is bad like this, keep your eye on those little jelly bean characters. They are notorious!

lol..

You guys lost me at had…or was it “had”? And then again at Buffalo…or was it buffalo?

Does anyone actually know families who are NK?

I really think they are government plants, much like the government does to infiltrate outlaw motorcycle gangs by having their agents live like 1%ers full time. In this case, I think this group of imposters is doing it for political reasons.

I cannot get how any religious Jews can run to befriend a leader of a country with a big, hearty handshake and smile, who wants to administer, chas veshalom, harm, at the very best, to Jews…..and the members of NK that do that, end up being celebrated asthe poster children for that organization.

I wonder what anyone really knows about anyone who claims to be an NK member.

HI eliezer.

Great post!

: D

Hi littleapple.

In fact, I was thinking about what you posted on the way home from work yesterday and I have to say that was a really nice story you related. It had a simple purity to it that I found moving (in a masculine way.lol)

Thanks for what you said about my posts. I appreciate that.

Have a great Shabbos!

: D

ATTENTION EVERYONE: THIS IS A PUBLIC DISCLAIMER:

I just noticed that his book is published by Gefen publishing co. – I want to say that there is NO CONNECTION INTENDED FROM ME WHEN MAKING THE BRACHA ON WINE SAYING, “BOREI PAREE HA GEFEN”- REPEAT – NO CONNECTION!!!!!!! I never even heard of them before. Although, on second thought, I may have heard of them. BUT STILL…….

Hi Think first.

That sounds like a good idea.

You know, posting in a moderated forum like this is not the worst way to get to begin to know someone.

Question:

The fact that yushke could be a relative of ours, are there loshon hora concerns about talking about him?

Just because the xtians made a big deal out of him, if he never created that xtian image of himself, do we have info to apikorasize him, or talk about him at all?

Maybe it’s motzei shem rah?

HI arwsf.

MMA does include boxing, grappling, and conditioning…and if you find a ladies class, I recommend taking the time to go. The process is amazing and it makes you feel great. On top of that, it’s pretty cool to have some jab, cross, and power front kick combos in place, if not just to show off…BH.

Continue what you are doing, and you will grow stronger, iyH.

I tell my students that the mind and the body are the only two machines that the more you use them, the better they run.

Hi cinderella.

I dont mind the exercise, really, but I do need the motivation. What happens to me is I would go to the gym and get results in about three months, and then start skipping to the point of not going for a long time..and then starting over again.

What I do now is get in the door of where I train. Once on the mat, the instructor (sensei) does not let you off the hook. He gets you to do a little more than you think you can do, and it is fantastic. One does not need to exercise to have weight come off if they are watching what they eat. Many people work out hard and dont watch what they eat, and do not lose the unnecessary pounds.

Hi oomis1105.

I think type 2 is the kind people can reverse. Is that true? If so, I hope you get to that point very soon! Hatzlacha!

This is an interesting thread.

Shmuely, from what I know, is a very pleasant, happy, smiley observant Jew who deals with all kinds of people and does not hide his Jewishness or what Judaism holds in matters of human life. He shares this with everyone, and he seems to befriend everyone he meets; a seemingly really nice guy.

Aside from the reactionary controversy of the title and subject of his book, which I totally understand, has he, in fact, crossed the line with something against Jewish observance or thought?

I ask this because I just heard a CD where they bring up judgement. The Rabbi said that if someone does something wrong, then it’s clear, they did wrong. There is no judgement required. But if it “seems” like they did wrong, you think they did something wrong, and you have to choose what to think, then you have to be dan lechaf zcheus.

Any opinions?

Hi photogenic.

Oh, no problem. Your post was well thought out and had a positive spin on an topic that is important, but too many times filled with expressions of frustration. I wanted to read what people had to say. Already, I think your post is benefitting its’ readers. Thank you!

Hi littleapple.

Thank you for sharing that story. There is a lot in there that I found encouraging. And it’s true….yet so easy to get frustrated over: stay true to your derech and what is suppose to happen will happen. Maybe we get in our own way by trying to bend, mold, and fit in to our idea of who we should look for and how we should present ourselves. Keeping it real seems to be the best way to go and your example underscores that well.

Dear Thoughts,

Where have you been as of late?

Sincerely,

BTGuy

PS

If I write my thoughts, can they write me back?

Honestly?

Honest Tea!

Neteuri Karta is not legit.

In fact, the Magna Karta was not legit either.

Upon further examination, anything with Karta in it is trouble…

Jimmy Karta was not legit..

See, I told you so….

Hey arwsf.

There are Jewish communities in Mexico, and they are observant, so it may not be so difficult.

Unfortunately, it is not so easy to escape into Mexico, since they keep their borders carefully guarded on the north and south side.

While those empty beaches may seem appealing, there is a reason they are empty. Montezuma’s Revenge!

I am sure if you went to a travel agency, you and your husband can find a nice, secluded place with a frum community nearby. Sounds like a good idea. A nice place like that does for the spirit what a clean install does for a computer. Just reading about that is enough to give someone their second wind.

Enjoy and have a Great Shabbos!!

: D

The correct spelling of a word I posted is “nth”, and not “enth”.

Sorry…

Hi moi.

Seriously, are you trying to make the person you quoted look good, or look bad???

Ouch!

All this from seeing the title of a book? That is one notch from judging a book by its cover.

And, suggesting that if Boteach had ANY decency? So the judgement is there is NOTHING decent about him?