<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> In a message dated 3/24/97 9:52:18 PM, [log in to unmask] (Karen M Davis) wrote: <<How does one get past the feeling of hopelessness that Treasure talks about, what with one cross-contamination story after another filling this list? (My stupid mailer won't quote her post :-( >> You know, one thing that I can say is I never feel hopeless. Only empowered! I am soo excited 1)to find others like me (especially in my area); 2) to find foods that I can avoid and NEVER get sick from; 3) to see that research is possible. Let's look at the 1/2 full glass today. Also--don't feel deprived-go "binge" on some yummy foods that DON"T make you sick (I like a big bowl of popcorn or creamed corn). Good Eating to all! Julia in Ellicott City, MD