Well, I never thought this stuff was so complicated! I know that I have sseen some competitive swimmers take a breath on both sides, so ... I know that I need lessons! The thought of putting noseplugs on and a snorkel scares me to death. I have never been able to go snorkling with my family because I feel like I can't breathe and get pretty claustrophobic.
I know I sound like a complainer! I need to really confront this fear of the water, one step at a time. And Denise, I have read the Total Immersion book, Scott has it on his bookshelf at home (leave it to my son to have a book on every sport in the world) There seems to be quite a controversy about this method.

Thanks, everyone!