In a message dated 97-08-03 14:53:21 EDT, [log in to unmask] (Thomas E. Billings) writes: Tom, I usta believe nature was imperfect. It's gettin' harder to believe! :-) > Look around you. People who are 100% raw for long term are rare. People who are long-term 100% raw AND mentally healthy are rarer still, in my opinion - and experience. >> bob: Boy, ain't THAT the truth! I've been eatin' all raw since '90 ('cept for a few months of steamed vegies in '91 & not knowing that "raw" cashews ain't) & look at the low level mental health I drivel forth. mental health to y' all! Bob