My features will be posted again starting Monday, December 11th -- have computer issues this week -- sorry!

In the meantime, I've been asked by readers what is my choice of charity that I like to mention.

That's easy -- in 1999, my husband died of Hodgkin's Disease, a friend died of it recently and pro wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper just got diagnosed with it, so I'd like to recommend The Lymphoma Research Foundation. This disease is NOT common and, like all cancers, needs a cure. Best wishes of a speedy recovery to Piper -- my kids watch wrestling all the time and they are very familiar with how scary this disease is too.

Until next week,
lisa