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It's Monday and we're full of questions in the iVillage community ...

-- Why not kick the week off with a real softball question? (That one doesn't count.) What stimulates you to get out of bed in the morning and put one foot in front of the other? (from the Stay at Home vs. Work message board)

-- I spent my weekend cleaning out my closets ... sadly I didn't unearth any treasures. But it did give me a great chance to do some research for this ongoing discussion on the What Should I Wear? message board that asks: "What's the most expensive item of clothing in your closet?"

-- Some folks on the Harry Potter Fans message board are having a hard time imagining life without Harry after finishing the final installment of this series. One member writes "I'm going through some SERIOUS HP withdrawal!!!! I had even started dreaming about the books ... now what am I supposed to do?" I'm not a Harry Potter follower, but I usually find that a liberal amount of Ben & Jerry's helps in situations like these.

-- Maybe I've been watching too many of those house-flipping shows, but this conversation about home construction projects from hell on the Time Out for Me message board totally caught my eye. Doesn't the phrase "home construction project" loosely translate into "crazy times ahead"?

What questions are on your mind this week? Or maybe you've got all the answers? (If so, please let us in on your secret!)

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Psst ... your thong is showing.

Yes, you. Don't act like you don't know what I'm talking about, either. And you, miss "ultra-low rise jeans", please don't bend over to pick up your pen next time. We're begging you.

Let the battle of opinions rage on about immigration, global warming and the newest crop of presidential candidates. I think we have an issue we can all agree to rally, er, behind. Current Debates community leader cl-tashlb isn't afraid to tackle the real issues of society. She starts off a discussion that has my new all-time favorite subject line: Peek-A-Boo Crack & Thong

"I take DD to gymnastics, the park, etc. and I am getting tired of looking at not only teenagers but also Moms who display their thongs above the pant line and show a little butt-crack."

It doesn't take long for the pent-up public outcry to ensue:

"Showing off your g-string and crack means you need to put on more clothing. 'Hip huggers' may be fashionable but I have to wonder if these girls/women ever notice that they're showing off half their behind when they bend over."

"I went out with a bunch of co-workers a couple of years ago. One girl had her thong about 3 inches above her pants. I told her that I could see her thong and she said "I know ... I like to show it off". She then pulled it up even higher. "

Is the peek-a-boo thong epidemic only going to get worse? Will we soon be seeing thongs peeking out of power suits in the boardroom? Is crack the new black? Share your observations and predictions for this fashion trend run amok.

It’s a Thanksgiving post spectacular!

How are you spending the holiday today? The Joyful Home board wants to know if you are hosting any holiday dinners, and whether or not they’re invited. Just kidding about that last part.

Oh, and the April SweetPeas Play Group called – they were wondering how you spend your Thanksgiving day. How many plates of food will you really eat? Will you watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade? Any wacky family traditions we should know about?

And, last but not least, hilarious navasha at the Military Wives Board asks the (potentially dangerous) question: “What do you wish you could really say to all your holiday guests/family members this weekend?”

A smattering of the responses so far:

“Boxed Mashed Potatoes are against my beliefs.”

"No, the Army will not fly him home out of the goodness of their hearts just because it's Thanksgiving/Christmas/birth of baby, etc. Yes, he's still going to gone over the holiday."

“Um no, I won't be ironing size 3-6 month jeans. Sorry. Um no, I won't be ironing her onesies either.”

“My husband and I argued over whether or not we should come here. Obviously, he won.”

Oh, snap!

So enjoy the turkey and the post-turkey coma. Enjoy arguing with your family about why it is that turkey makes you sleepy. And relax.

Because Christmas and Hanukah are coming, and soon.

Labor Day is just around the corner, and you know what that means. No more Summer Fridays. Sigh.

Wait, no, sorry, I mean -- Fall Fashion!

That's right. Goodbye, breezy white tunics and dresses. Which, I might add, is a relief to those of us who have already sweated- and coffee-stained our way through all those airy pieces. Hello, blazers, sweaters, tweed, and knee-high boots. The change of seasons really hit home the other day on the subway, when I had my first boots-over-jeans sighting since March. Oh yeah. That trend. Sigh.

What are your fall fashion pet peeves? "How bright colors tend to vanish," like clr1970? "Those footless leggings or whatever they're called," a la ceresrayne? That scourge of the short-legged and wide-hipped, the (clap of thunder) BUBBLE SKIRT? That's right, just let it all out. We're here for you. Join the conversation!