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Issue #73; December 22, 2003 Ask Boomer Al is the fun newsletter of BoomerJournals.com. If you don't want to receive it, we don't want to send it to you. Unsubscribe info is located at the bottom of each issue. _.·´¯) Contents (¯`·._ 1) This week's questions 2) What's up with this? 3) Boomer HA! HA! 4) Attitude Counts! _.·´¯) Questions (¯`·._ Ask Boomer Al Issue 73; December 22, 2003 Dear Al I’m a twenty-five year old happy single female who is not in a rush to find “Mr. Right”, however, my family and friends seem to have as their mission in life to fix me up. I’ve gone on several blind dates that were disasters! I’ve seen too many of my friends get married too early and then split up. Any suggestions on how I can curb their desire to “help” me without hurting their feelings? Happy Single Dear Happy Single I’m glad you’re happy. I’ll take your word for it, but apparently your family and friends don’t buy it. You know the thinking I’m sure … Moms want grandchildren, married friends want you to be happy. Most people wonder if something is wrong when someone chooses to stay single. The biological clock and all that stuff we hear. I hope your choice is not because you’re overly concerned that the experiences of your friends are typical. It doesn’t have to be that way with you. Waiting will not diminish those chances. Actually they increase them. Long-term singles fall into a pattern of life that sometimes makes it difficult for others to share. The older you get the more the available field will be men from failed relationships or with personal issues. The divorce rate the second time around is sadly higher than first marriages. That aside, you have a right to live your life as you choose. Being single is fine if it’s the lifestyle you choose. Simply refuse to go on blind dates and announce to all that you prefer to make your own dates. Explain that you don’t mind being introduced to nice people but the next step is up to you. You don’t have to be harsh so there is no need to be concerned over hurt feelings. You know that those who love you really mean well but it is your responsibility to assert yourself if you want it to stop. Once your wishes are truly understood it will slow down, but it will never stop completely. People can’t help themselves. Al Dear Boomer Al I know it’s getting late, but any ideas on a unique gift for a loving spouse? Also, please spread the word to never give underwear as a gift! Thank you! Rebecca Dear Rebecca No underwear! I grew up getting new underwear for Christmas. Mom could never help being a little practical besides toys. Now when it comes to intimate apparel, I think most men haven’t got the self-esteem to handle the pressure. Those that do and do it well send a message that you really turn me on. What woman doesn’t love to hear that from a loving partner? For you last minute shoppers of the world this is blow the budget time! I used to love to do very different things. One year I bought everyone a beautiful white teddy bear with a big red bow. Then I had hidden within the decorations of the tree a special piece of jewelry I had chosen for each of my children and my wife. It was great fun to watch them discover the gifts in the tree. Another year I took my wife to Puerto Rico for New Years where we attended a great party at a beachfront hotel. Two other favorites from the past was a trip to Broadway for a long weekend of shows and dining, and a junket to Vegas. Those are some extreme suggestions but when you wait to the last minute it requires some spectacular performance because everything else is picked over isn’t it. I feel anything bought with love and thoughtfulness and given in the same manner will be appreciated. Be practical with the kids but not with your husband or wife. Wow them if you can! Men are especially easy because electronics are always an option, as can be tickets to a sporting event. If you’re skiers get a reservation to a great lodge for the two of you and bring the new underwear he bought you. Sorry, it was too easy. Enjoy. Al Happy Holidays to all and a prosperous and healthful New Year! Al, Helen, and Rocky Need to buy or sell a house ... check this out! _.·´¯)What's up with this?(¯`·._ I just wanted to take a moment to wish you all a happy holiday season. I choose not to comment this week on all the foolishness we're hearing in the media concerning the Christmas season. I wonder how we made it this far doing it the way we always did? I think this upcoming year we will catch Osama, Iraq will smoothe out after some rough days, Afghanistan will begin to develop a real government, and Bush will be re-elected by a comfortable margin. The democratic party will go into crisis mode and will completely remake itself. Just my opinion. Don't like it? So tell me off at ... The Forum at Boomer Journals _.·´¯) Boomer Ha Ha! (¯`·._ Why does Christmas come just when the stores are so crowded? :) _.·´¯)Attitude Counts! (¯`·._ "The first requisite of a good citizen in this republic of ours is that he should be able and willing to pull his weight." Theodore Roosevelt Have fun. It's later than you think. Al Check out my Home Business E-book ... Typical "Boomer Al" irreverent humor and lessons from over the years. Remember that it's an e-file ... not a paper book so download it after you pay for it :) Basics of Small and Home Based Business _.·´¯) General Info (¯`·._ Ask Boomer Al is an opt-in ezine available by subscription only. We do not use or endorse the use of spam. Your e-mail address is safe, and will never distributed for reason. 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