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Thoughts & Issues IN THIS ISSUE: MARCH 19
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March 19 - At 9:30PM/ET, 2003, the U.S. Military attacks a sovereign nation for the first time in our nation's history. Interesting coincidence with what this particular day represents to many Christians. * Christian feast of St. Joseph's, partner of Blessed Maria and foster-father of Child Jesus - honors him as nurturer, teacher, protector and guide of all fathers. Evening to 3/21 evening * Traditional date (St. Joseph's Day), since 1776, for swallows to return to old mission of San Juan Capistrano, CA. * Anniversary of passage by the Congress of the Standard Time Act, which authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission to establish standard time zones for the US. The Act also established "Daylight Savings Time," to save fuel and to promote other economies in a country at war. (1918).* Birthdays: Bruce Willis, Wyatt Earp, David Livingstone, Charles M. Russell, Albert Pinkham Ryder, John Joseph Sirica, James Alward Van Fleet, Earl Warren, Michael Bergin, Ornette Coleman, Patrick McGoohan, Philip Roth.. Pure actions - like spending time with a beloved friend - bring you into alignment, whereas false ones - such as spending time with someone you really don't like but to whom you feel obligated - alienate you from your truth. Every choice carries weight. If Life is a Game, These are the Rules Synergy means that 1 + 1 may equal 8, 16 or even 1600. The synergistic position of high trust produces solutions better than any originally proposed, and all parties know it. Furthermore, they genuinely enjoy the creative enterprise. A miniculture is formed to satisfy in and of itself. Even if it is short-lived, the Production/Production Capability Balance is there. Seven Habits of Highly Effective People African American Thomas Cox Allen was the first man to pilot a plane across the U.S. African American History Women who are into different things are "liberated" but men who are into different things are "perverted." - John, 40. Best of 1001 Sex Secrets Every Man & Woman Should Know Encourage your children to read and to picture the story in their mind. This will improve their mental visualization skills - the story will come to life as if they were watching a movie. Dr. Buff's 365 Day Parenting Calendar A generation ago, when people had only one career path, men in their forties were secure. People used to think at forty-five: How do I prepare myself for the next promotion? Now they have to think: How do I prepare myself to make another start if/when I'm pitched over the side? New Passages How Much Food Does a Toddler Need? Compared with infants, the toddler years - ages 2 and 3 - are a time of slower growth. On average, a toddler will gain about two-and-a-half inches and four pounds a year. While the need for food is decreased due to this lower development, toddlers are incredibly active and every bite should count. Provide 2 to 3 servings of meat, or other protein, per day (1 serving = 1 oz.); 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables (1 serving = 2 tbs.); 6 or more servings of breads, cereals, and grains (1 serving = 1/4 to 1/2 slice or cup); and 4 to 6 servings of milk, yogurt, and cheese (1 serving = 1/2 cup). Parents Tips & Tricks Bear in mind that the act of withholding the truth is always potentially a lie, and that in each instance in which the truth is withheld a significant moral decision is required. The Road Less Traveled Many people turn to marriage hoping to find ultimate happiness and grace for their lives. Even "successful" marriages that offer many levels of fulfillment can be trying, and teeter on the edge of dissolution. Soul Mates Things to Be Happy About: Streets to wander. Focusing on the possible. Baby teeth. 14,000 Things to Be Happy About Practice until you can whistle. Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me Relaxation training, as well as regular exercise, can help you become more in tune with your body. As body awareness increases, you notice early physiological effects due to stress (increased heart rate, muscle tension, changes in normal breathing, for example) and can act more quickly to reduce excess stress before it causes problems. Stress Busters Get some white pillowcases and puff paint. Encourage your kids to decorate the plain cases and let them dry overnight. To Do Today All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them. - Walt Disney Win the Day! La menda (MEHNdah) Yours truly. Mi menda se marcha a las diez. Yours truly is leaving at ten o'clock. Living Language Violence seldom accomplishes permanent and desired results. Herein lies the futility of war. - Asa Philip Randolph It is easier to fight for one's principles than to live up to them. - Alfred Adler Throughout the ages men have marched off to fight for Glory, for God, for Truth. We now stand at a time in human history when we must reexamine our reasons for waging war, as well as our duty to our fellow human beings. Does it really settle our differences to employ the gun and the bomb? What is the degree of our responsibility to protect the weak, to free the oppressed? Every man must ask himself difficult questions about war. Because we are prepared for it with games as children, a part of us loves it. Because our friends, our sons and grandsons die in battle, we hate and fear it. Who has lived through a time of war without bearing physical and emotional scars? Each of us must seek out our personal convictions about the nature of war. Whatever we decide, we must be willing to consider the consequences of our stance. Today, I will think about war and its consequences for human beings and the earth. A Quiet Strength: Meditations on the Masculine Soul Hey Man: Did you make a difference yesterday? Let us know at mencare@menstuff.org. Breathe deeply. What Every Man Needs to Know Want to make a difference but you don't know where to start?  Every Moment Matters: Savoring the stuff of
life by John St. Augustine. Life is filled with moments
that change us, teach us, make us catch our breath, and
sometimes make us happy just to be alive. But too often they
go unnoticed. In this book, popular radio personality offers
compelling stories from his own life that remind us all of
the importance of the ordinary moments in our lives. He
shows us the lessons and gifts hidden in the everyday
moments that make life more vibrant and worth living. This
book offers a prescription for a way out of the maze of our
rushed and hectic lives by pausing to pay attention to the
present. Hampton Roads, www.hrpub.com,
2009 ISBN 978-1-57174-589-7
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March is International Listening Awareness, International Mirth, *Irish-American Heritage, Mental Retardation Awareness, Music in Our Schools, National Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness, National Collision Awareness, National Colorectal Cancer Awareness, Ethics Awareness; National Humane Education Awareness, National Kidney, National Nutrition, National On-Hold, National Professional Social Worker's, National Talk with Your Teen about Sex, Optimism, Play-the-Recorder, Poison Prevention Awareness, Red Cross, Rosacea Awareness, Workplace Eye Health and Safety; Youth Art; Humorists are Artists and Gender Equality Month: Time to honor both genders; time to meditate on the equality of women and men, on the respect due to both women and men, and on Goddess-God manifesting as woman and man. The Mystic's Wheel of the Year. In keeping with this, be sure to read our writing under "Newsbytes" called Mothers Aren't Essential in Raising Children. Also, check out our books on Feminism, Sexism, Sex Roles, and Social Theory in this regard. Month. Mar 12-Apr 14: Deaf History Month. Mar 1-5: No Name Calling Week. Mar 1-7 The day the production and use of land mines was outlawed world-wide. The Mystic's Wheel of the Year. National Write a Letter of Appreciation; Return the Borrowed Books; Universal Human Beings Week. Mar 1-10: Bike Week. Mar 2-9: Autograph Collecting, Conserve Water/Detect-a-Leak; National Professional Pet Sitters; *Save Your Vision Week. Mar 4-8: Human Resource ; National Procrastination; National School Breakfast; Newspaper in Education Week. Mar 10-16: Girl Scout; Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week. Mar 11-17: Camp Fire Boys and Girls Birthday Week. Mar 13-20: Education Advocacy; National Toad Hollow Week. Mar 17-23: Anonymous Giving; Jobs for Teens; National Agriculture; National Poison Prevention Week. Mar 18-24: National Bubble; National Clutter Awareness; National Secondhand Shopping; National Spring Fever Week. Mar 20-26: Week of Solidarity with the People's Struggle Against Racism and Racial Discrimination (UN). Mar 24-30: National Cleaning Week. Mar 29-Apr 2: National Youth Violence Prevention Campaign. Mar 1: National March to College; National Pig. National Salesperson's; "Read Across America Day" sponsored by the National Education Association in honor of the birthday of Dr. Seuss (Theordor Geisel). Mar 2: I Want You to Be Happy; National Anthem; What if Cats and Dogs had Opposable Thumbs Day. Mar 3: Hug a GI; Old Inauguration Day. Mar 6: Stop Bad Service Day. Mar 8: Panic Day. Mar 10: Dream 2002; Johnny Appleseed Day. Mar 11: National Organize Your Home Day. Mar 12: National Open an Umbrella Indoors Day. Mar 14: Absolutely Incredible Kid Day. Mar 15: Curlew; Freedom of Information Day. Mar 16: Save the Florida Panther Day. Mar 17: St. Patrick's Day. Mar 19: Great American Meatout; National Agriculture; Proposal Day. Mar 20: Flower; National Tree Planting, Memory; Single Parents; South Africa Human Rights Day; International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UN). Mar 21: As Young as You Feel; New Year's Day (India). Mar 22: Near Miss; World Meteorological Day (UN). Mar 23: World Tuberculosis Day (UN). Mar 24: Mothering Day (ENG); National Family; Old New Year's; Pecan Day. Mar 25: Legal Assistants; Make Up Your Own Holiday Day. Mar 26: American Diabetes Alert. Mar 27: Qing Ming Festival (China). Mar 27: National Mom and Pop Business Owners; Youth Day (Taiwan); Texas Love the Children Day. Mar 29: I Am in Control; Doctor's Day. * Means a Presidential Proclamation has been made. Help find a missing child! 800.843.5678 24-Hour Hotline * * *
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