finally

it seems there is debate over whether there are physiological differences between men and women in the brain. logically it would be a given, wouldn't it? besides the obvious physical differences between the sexes, there are also the emotional differences, obvious or otherwise.

A woman uses about 20,000 words per day while a man uses about 7,000.
A woman remembers fights that a man insists never happened.
A woman knows what people are feeling, while a man can’t spot an emotion unless somebody cries or threatens bodily harm.
A woman over 50 is more likely to initiate divorce than a man.
(statements from http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0767920090/002-4145275-8475238?v=glance&n=283155)

now there is a book out which purports to enlighten us about the whole thing called The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine, a neuropsychiatrist. i've been aware for decades of the lack of empathy/sympathy/concern that women get from male doctors. (go to http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13989048/site/newsweek/?GT1=8404 for more info.)

i can't wait to read the book!