>I also note, Cyndi, that you have apparently reached the next >plateau, in that >the Parade article didn't refer to you as "a housewife from >Puyallup." > >Diane Hettrick <hee hee> So, I am not the only one who notices those things, huh? This housewife is proud to be one (although I'm not sure my house would like to claim me - you should see it lately - ugh!). This only goes to prove that for ages now the term has been underappreciated and underrated. My great-grandmother was merely a "housewife from North Dakota." She still worked harder each day than I do. Thanks Diane! Cyndi