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#574 10.1.2007 In this issue: 1. Reflections 2. FYI 3. Meeting times 4. Reviews . . . FEAST OF LOVE, etc. 5. TV alert 6. Unfaithfulness 7. Websites 8. Computer tip 9. Letters to God 10. A quote I like 11. Thought for the day 12. Advance planning department _________________________________________________________ 1. Reflections A. Cynthia, my beautiful bride, and I were fortunate to be able to catch a performance of FALSETTOS at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theater . . . it is a Tony Award-winning musical comedy about loving, living and dying that is quite touching (especially at the end) and that has some beautiful songs. We particularly liked the orchestra, actually billed as "the teeny-tiny band" of just three and, also, the work of Kevin J. Gray in the main role . . . he has a certain presence that just grabs your attention from the start . . . this is the second time we have seen him in a show . . . previously, he had wowed us as the narrator in a production of BLOOD BROTHERS . . . we shall await his next performance! You're in luck, in that FALSETTOS runs through this coming week should you be able to see it . . . for more information, please click: http://www.kelseytheatre.net B. Friends told us about a bed they just purchased and how great it was . . . it features an Isotonic mattress that responds to body shape--one that continually self-adjusts for comfort. It sounded too good to be true . . . however, since our bed is only a few years old, we didn't want to buy a new one . . . so instead we went to Bed, Bath and Beyond and spent under $200 for a 2-inch mattress pad that seems to do the same thing; i.e., make our bed even more comfortable . . . for more information about the product, please click: http://www.carpenter.com C. I continue to enjoy reading THE WALL STREET JOURNAL (see the second part of Section 2 for how you can get a reduced-rate subscription) . . . yet lately, I've started to resume reading THE NEW YORK TIMES on a fairly regular basis and am equally impressed with that publication. The good news for everybody is that you can now have FREE online access to the news and opinion columnists of THE TIMES . . . as the paper notes, "It's free speech that's free for everyone" . . . all you have to do is click: http://www.nytimes.com/opinion Even better, THE TIMES has opened up its vault as well . . . you can now skip through the archives for TIMES articles going back to 1851 (excluding the years 1923-1986, which are still part of the premium archive which you have to pay for; everything else is available at no cost) . . . to access, please click: http://www.nytimes.com/archive This service is sooooo neat . . . plus, you certainly can't beat the price! D. THANKS to the many folks who have been asking me about my mother . . . she is recovering, fairly well, from her latest hip fracture surgery, and we are doing all that we can to make her as comfortable as possible . . . we were blessed to have had her recuperate at Long Island Jewish Hospital . . . just about everybody was very friendly, including the staff at the cafeteria (Au Bon Pain) . . . the food there was excellent, too. I was especially impressed with the service provided by Diane Powell, one of the case managers at the hospital . . . she went out of her way to be of help . . however, there's another individual who also deserves recognition for his efforts; see below for more information about him. ***** BLAINESWORLD BEST AWARD ***** This week, it goes to Dr. Deyun Yang--a member of the Hospitalist Team in the Division of General Internal Medicine/Primary Care at Long Island Jewish Hospital . . . he was the physician most responsible for my mother, while at that fine facility, and our whole family was impressed with his level of care . . . he expressed a genuine interest in my mother's condition and did all he could to make her stay as pleasant as possible . . . in addition, he called me several times to keep me informed of her progress, and he gave of his time (above and beyond what I've seen from just about any other doctor I've ever encountered) to speak to both my brother and me whenever he saw us. Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 2. FYI N.I.C.E. is a systematic approach for successfully dealing with all of life's most difficult people without becoming one of them. It's simple, proven, and applicable to virtually any type of difficult person and any difficult situation. The system and how it works: N--Neutralize your emotions. Dealing with difficult people can be an emotional challenge. The more emotional you are, the less rational you behave. Conversely, the more your emotions are in check, the more you can be in control of a positive outcome. I--Identify the type. There are three basic types of difficult people (and several permutations of each): * The Situationally Difficult: those people whose situation or circumstances make them difficult. * The Strategically Difficult: those people who believe being unreasonable is effective. * The Simply Difficult: those people with an ingrained personality characteristic. C--Control the encounter. Once you know which type of difficult individual you face, you can employ the appropriate techniques to help shape and determine the outcome of the encounter. If you utilize the right techniques, you can change the fate of deals, meetings, and everyday confrontations. E--Explore options. Even after shaping the encounter, you may still be at an impasse. The process of getting "unstuck" often requires the development of options-alternative solutions-so both sides can give and get, (This includes the option of ending without escalating, reserved for those instances in which the best deal is no deal, which can preserve the possibility of a future deal.) SOURCE: BULLIIES, TYRANTS & IMPOSSIBLE PEOPLE (see also Sections 4C, 10 and 11) by Ronald M. Shapiro and Mark A. Jankowski FYI, part 2 * Marilyn in Arizona: I just finished watching the entire webcast [of Randy Pausch], and you were correct about the Kleenex . . . I always love a movie that makes me laugh and cry, and I feel good when I leave the theater . . . his talk did all of that and its real . . . he is a remarkable man, and I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to have seen this . . . thanks for sharing it; it is something not to be missed . . . thanks also for your weekly newsletters. MY TWO CENTS: In the unlikely event that you missed the above information in last week's newsletter, here it is again: To hear just part of this inspirational presentation, please click: http://youtube.com/watch?v=4HqdnjgkExY
If you do, though, be forewarned . . . tissues are a MUST. I'm hopeful that you will then be motivated to want to hear the entire lecture . . . you can do so by clicking: http://www.etc.cmu.edu/global_news/?q=node/42
It lasts over one hour, but it will be one of the best hours you've spent in a long time. And, lastly, for more information about Pausch (best known to the IT word for designing a free software system, Alice, that makes it easy for people to design interactive stories and games), please click: http://chronicle.com/news/index.php?id=3072
* Maria in Pennsylvania: Just a quick note that Chilipepper Candles was featured in the BUCKS COUNTY COURIER today. Click onto the link below to read the article: http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/147-09302007-1415964.html
* Janet in New Jersey: I have given up my studio space in Woodstock in order to complete my book. I am in need of healing space and classroom space in both Woodstock and in NJ. Several groups are gathering in NJ and one in Woodstock. I am living in NJ and traveling to Woodstock twice a month. Please let me know if you know of sacred space that I might be able to rent.in either state. Also, please listen to the radio programs on my website. And feel free to catch me at any of the following programs: Healing the spirits of trauma at Mirabai in Woodstock, NY Thursday, October 18 7-9 p.m. $15 pre registered; $20 on date Call 845.679.2100 to reserve your place. Learn to Be Your Own Medical Intuitive Inspirations Bookstore, Kingston, NY Saturday November 2 Noon to 2 p.m. Please call me at 845.853.9998 for more information on my programs and/or if you have a locale for me to rent. And feel free to visit my website: http://wwww.oasisforthesoul.com
* Kaye in Pennsylvania: My husband is looking for a typist to type what was translated from German into English. But the translator wrote it and didn't type it. Do you know of anybody looking for this type of part-time work; i.e., typing from a handwritten manuscript (in English)? If so, have them email me: kpaletz@verizon.net or call 215.355.5722. Also, I read your newsletter. Very enjoyable! * Jane in Pennsylvania: Are you still getting WALL STREET JOURNAL subscriptions? If so, I would like a one-year subscription if it is less than $99. Please advise. I enjoy your newsletter and have used many of your tips, particularly Restaurant.com. and the urban myth site [www.snopes.com]. THE ANSWER TO JANE & OTHERS IS YES! Should you ever want a reduced-rate subscription, here's all that you have to do: Choose your desired term and rate: 15 weeks, $29.95; 26 weeks, $49.95; or 52 weeks, $99 . . . included is access to the online edition at no extra charge. If you'd like to have me enter your subscription, just send an email to: hughesbr@bucks.edu and put in the subject line: JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTION. Include the following information in your email: Name City, State, Zip # of weeks for subscription Email address Phone number You'll then be billed directly by THE JOURNAL. * Meaghan in Pennsylvania: I just saw SPRING AWAKENING on Broadway . . . it is described as barrier-breaking . . . it is amazing! Winner of 8 Tony Awards, including best new musical. It's one of the most talked about pieces now playing. We lucked out at the 1/2 price ticket booths and saw the Sunday matinee . . . what an experience! For more information on the show, please click: http://www.springawakening.com/ Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 3. Meeting times My friend is a minister, and one Sunday I decided to attend his worship service. At the end of the sermon, he said, “There will be a short deacon’s meeting following today’s service.” Then came a sly smile as he added, “And the tall deacons will meet on Monday.” Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 4. Reviews A. You may have to dig to find FEAST OF LOVE, but your effort will be worth the time . . . this is a small (think non-blockbuster) film with no special effects, but one with a lot of heart . . . it is a modern version of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, wherein a local professor observes love creating havoc among the town's residents . . . Morgan Freeman and Gregg Kinnear are both excellent, as they usually are, in the leading roles . . . the rest of the ensemble cast shines, too . . . rated R. B. WILD HOGS is the perfect DVD rental . . . you probably missed it in the theaters, but if you catch it now, you'll find yourself laughing out loud--almost in spite of yourself--at this tale of four guys who hit the open road on their motorcycles . . . John Travolta, Tim Allen, Martin Lawrence, and William H. Macy are all quite funny . . . though there's excessive use of stereotyping, I still got a kick out of much of the film . . . it fell apart at the very end; however, that said, make sure you stay for the credits featuring a funny segment featuring Ty Pennington of EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER . . . rated PG-13. C. BULLIES, TYRANTS & IMPOSSIBLE PEOPLE (see also Sections 2, 10 and 11) by Ronald M. Shapiro and Mark A. Jankowski is a book whose title caught my attention . . . when I then saw the subtitle--HOW TO BEAT THEM WITHOUT JOINING THEM--I was hooked with the awareness that this something that I had to read, because I often find myself having to deal with folks that might well be considered "difficult" only because I'm trying to be generous here. The authors, founders of the Shapiro Negotiations Institute, bring in many examples that can be applied to life, home and work situations . . . what's best is that these are real, coming from such diverse fields as sports, politics, dining out, and personal relationships, to name just a few. As I was reading, I kept thinking how Shaprio and Jankowski made difficult situations seem as if they could all be handled, such as this one example involving Phil Jackson when he was coaching the Chicago Bulls: He recounted in INC. magazine how his players learned that the best way to overcome someone who is attacking you, emotionally or otherwise, is to replace the impulse to strike back with the impulse to become more focused on the game. Jackson recounted that when the Bulls played the Detroit Pistons in the late 1980s, Detroit would win because the Pistons were able to incite the Bulls into fighting back. It was not until the Bulls learned to control their "strike-back" impulse that they were able to overcome the Pistons. As Jackson recalled, "Everybody on our team was slammed around. . . . Players were tackled, tripped, elbowed, and smacked in the face. But they all laughed it off. The Pistons didn't know how to respond. We completely disarmed them by not striking back. At that moment, our players became true champions." I gained another valuable tidbit of information when I read about how Shapiro and Jankowski talked about "writing their press release" . . . they said: It can be challenging for most of us to come up with solutions that allow the other side to save face. Because it's hard to step outside of ourselves and think like the other side. (Hey, they are the other side. How could they be right?) One technique we have used to bridge the gap to their foreign territory is the exercise of "writing the other side's press release." In other words, as you come up with options they may find attractive, give yourself the hypothetical assignment of crafting a statement to the press that explains why the resolution is a "win" for the other person, as if you are the other person. Forcing yourself to go through this exercise will ensure that you frame proposals or options from a point of view that demonstrates benefit to the other side. It is rare that you will ever be in a situation in which you are writing a real (not just hypothetical) press release. But once it did happen to Ron. He did actually write the press release to announce the other side's "victory" (which, in reality, he had shaped and defined on behalf of his client). It's a story that graphically demonstrates why options work and how to employ them to get out of a maze filled with apparent impasses. Lastly, I liked the fact that humor was also used throughout the book, such as in this retelling of a famous anecdote about executives who worked for the infamous banking baron J. P. Morgan: Morgan was tyrannical. He demanded endless, thankless work from his cadre of distinguished, educated, highly skilled business managers. He was notorious for never complimenting, but always disparaging their efforts, privately and publicly. But he paid them huge sums of money. When asked why these men continued to work for the abusive Morgan, one replied, "He's got us by our limousines." I don't know if I'll go quite that far in working with others. . . however, as a result of reading BULLIES, TYRANTS & IMPOSSIBLE PEOPLE, I will now go out of my way to recommend it to others--particularly if they deal with such folks on any sort of regular basis. D. When Princess Diana was alive, I never followed her activities that closely . . . so listening to THE DIANA CHRONICLES, written and read by Tina Brown, shed much new light on her life that may well have been familiar to others. A lot of this information might be considered trashy, though that's no surprise since Brown had been a former editor-in-chief of TATTLER, England's glossiest gossip magazine . . . for instance, I learned such things as the following: * On his engagement, when asked if he was in love, Prince Charles replied, "Yes . . . whatever love means." * Diana had seen Charles only 17 times before they were married. * Charles was calling Camilia Parker Bowles, his former girlfriend, on the second day of his honeymoon. I also learned much about the clothing worn by Princess Diana, and though that subject might not typically interest me, I found myself caught up in it because of Brown's descriptive writing style. Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 5. TV alert A. BETTER HALF is a new series, in which CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM's Susie Essman challenges spouses to learn their significant others' jobs and then compete for $20,000 . . . Wednesdays at 11 p.m. on BRAVO. B. 30 ROCK returns for its Season 2 with Jerry Seinfeld on hand for a less-than-happy reunion with Jack . . . Thursday at 8:30 p.m. on NBC. C. LEAVE IT TO BEAVER 5OTH ANNIVERSARY MARATHON begins at 8 p.m. on Saturday and continues for the next 24 hours on TV LAND. D. AUSTIN CITY LIMITS kicks off its 33rd season with Norah Jones . . . Saturday at 9 p.m. on PBS . . . check local listings because PBS times and dates often vary. Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 6. Unfaithfulness A man goes to a shrink and says, "Doctor, my wife is unfaithful to me. Every evening, she goes to Larry's bar and picks up men. In fact, she sleeps with anybody who asks her! I'm going crazy. "What do you think I should do?" "Relax," says the Doctor, "take a deep breath and calm down. Now tell me, exactly where is Larry's bar?" Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 7. Websites A. If you'd like to make professional-looking albums, please click: http://www.mypublisher.com You'll be amazed at how simple the process is, as well as how good your finished product will look. And if you act soon, you can get advantage of the company's offer for a FREE album. B. When in London recently, Cynthia and I saw the musical BILLY ELLIOT . . . we very much liked it and strongly encourage you to see it if you live anywhere near London or are there for a visit . . . it is also slated to open in New York City, sometime next year. In the meantime, if you can't wait, please click these website for clips/songs from the show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF4lVBZiWR8&mode=related&search http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi4tJ4i9Y5w&mode=related&search= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x202YkhKE4o&mode=related&search= Also, consider renting the charming film of the same name . . . though it's not a musical, methinks you'll enjoy--much! C. BLAINESWORLD, the website, remains up and running . . . to view it, please click: http://www.blainesworld.net As you may know, when not teaching, I'm active in the field of dispute resolution . . . should you be in need of my services as a mediator or arbitrator, please see the above for more information . . . click "Dispute Resolution" to the left, then "Background." Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 8. Computer tip Microsoft Word automatically capitalizes the first word of each word when you press your return key . . . to turn off this and other options off, to the Tools menu and select "AutoCorrect Options" or "AutoCorrect" . . . you can turn off automatic capitalization, as well automatic formatting that turns Internet and email addresses into live links. The above works for Word 2003 for Windows and Word 2004 for Mac . . . to get to the AutoCorrect setting in Word 2007, click on the Microsoft Office button on the screen and click Word Options . . . then select Proofing to get to the AutoCorrect options area. Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 9. Letters to God Little Leroy came into the kitchen where his mother was making dinner. His birthday was coming up and he thought this was a good time to tell his mother what he wanted. "Mom, I want a bike for my birthday." Little Leroy was a bit of a troublemaker. He had gotten into trouble at school and at home. Leroy's mother asked him if he thought he deserved to get a bike for his birthday. Little Leroy, of course, thought he did. Leroy's mother, being a Christian woman, wanted him to reflect on his behavior over the last year, and write a letter to God and tell him why he deserved a bike for his birthday. Little Leroy stomped up the steps to his room and sat down to write God a letter. LETTER 1: Dear God: I have been a very good boy this year and I would like a bike for my birthday. I want a red one. Your friend, Leroy Leroy knew this wasn't true. He had not been a very good boy this year, so he tore up the letter and started over. LETTER 2: Dear God: This is your friend Leroy. I have been a pretty good boy this year, and I would like a red bike for my birthday. Thank you, Leroy Leroy knew this wasn't true either. He tore up the letter and started again. LETTER 3: Dear God: I know I haven't been a good boy this year. I am very sorry. I will be a good boy if you just send me a red bike for my birthday. Thank you, Leroy Leroy knew, even if it was true, this letter was not going to get him a bike. By now, Leroy was very upset. He went downstairs and told his mother he wanted to go to church. Leroy's mother thought her plan had worked because Leroy looked very sad. "Just be home in time for dinner," his mother said. Leroy walked down the street to the church and up to the altar. He looked around to see if anyone was there. He picked up a statue of the Virgin Mary, slipped it under his shirt and ran out of the church, down the street, into his house, and up to his room. He shut the door to his room and sat, down with a piece of paper and a pen, and wrote his letter to God. LETTER 4: I GOT YOUR MAMA. IF YOU WANT TO SEE HER AGAIN, SEND THE BIKE. Signed, YOU KNOW WHO! Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 10. A quote I like "Shut Up, Mark, " I say to myself.--Mark A. Jankowski, describing a technique he uses for changes his physiology in BULLIES, TYRANTS & IMPOSSIBLE PEOPLE (see also Sections 2, 4C and 11), a book he coauthored with Ronald M. Shapiro THE REST OF THE STORY, again quoting Jankowski: Someone says something provocative to me, and guess what? It works. I get provoked. Someone challenges. I accept. Someone yells. I yell back. But I don't always yell back the most persuasive, brilliant, or effective retort. In other words, I found there were too many times when I spoke before thinking. I shot from the lip. And almost immediately afterward, I wished I had buttoned, zipped, or Velcroed my lip. So I started consciously buttoning it in advance, the moment a conversation even starts to get the least bit tense. Whenever my radar senses a challenging situation, my index finger drifts up to my mouth and comes to rest vertically across both lips. To anyone else, it just looks like I'm thinking- which I am. I'm thinking about not saying something stupid or inflammatory. It makes me literally close my mouth and pause. Not only am I thinking, but I am also physically reminding myself to keep my lips closed until I know exactly how I want to respond. At first I had to remind myself to do it, but now it's become such a habit that it's an automatic reflex. Someone challenges. Finger to the lips. I think. Someone yells. Finger to the lips. Then I respond. And I don't regret what I say (as much). Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 11. Thought for the day The guilt trip You're driving along in your two-seater car on a windy, wet, cold, stormy night. Lightning flashes. Thunder crashes. Large dogs are blown across the highway like newspapers. You can barely navigate your way safely through this monsoon when you spot three people huddled at an unsheltered bus stop, shivering, soaking wet, waiting for what is obviously a very, very late bus. Through your overworked windshield wipers, you can ascertain the following: that Person 1 is a frail, aged lady who looks as if she is about to be swept away by the storm or, at the very least, come down with pneumonia; that Person 2 is an old and dear friend who once saved your life; and that Person 3 is that once-in-lifetime man or woman who, up to now, you have only seen in your dreams. Which one would you choose to offer a ride, knowing that there can only be one passenger in your car (and why didn't you buy that minivan)? What are your options? 1. Choose the elderly lady, the one who is most in jeopardy to survive the night (but risk upsetting your lifelong friend and miss out on the chance to meet your one and only soul mate). 2. Pick your friend because he did once save your life and you vowed someday to repay him (but then you'll endure the eternal guilt of worrying that the fragile matron died, not to mention the anxiety of leaving the man/woman of your dreams stranded in the storm only to get a ride from the next passing potential soul mate). 3. You could follow your romantic instinct (cue the violins) and open your door (and your heart) to your true soul mate (while coldly turning your back on the defenseless old lady and your former best friend, now your newest enemy). So there is no right answer, right? What do you do when confronted with a situation when none of the options seem to work, when, no matter what you do, you do the wrong thing? Answer: Create another option. Create an option outside of the three obvious options. Maybe there are four. or five or six. Like what? Here's just one more idea: 4. Give your car keys to your old (trusted, reliable, lifesaving, safe-driving) friend, and let him drive the lady home or to the nearest hospital to make sure she's all right. Then you could stay behind, enduring the frigid gales, torrential rains, and lightning bolts, alongside the man or woman of your dreams. What better way to get to bond with your soul mate than by braving the elements, huddled side by side, hand in hand, cheek to check…Well, you can take it from here. While not immediately evident, this is a creative option that accommodates all of the people in the story. Instead of the expected solutions that, at best, have one winner and two losers, this option actually has three winners (or four, counting you). Did you come up with an option of your own before we got to ours? Did you think outside the confines of the expected and find a solution that served all three people without alienating one or two? There are actually countless possible ways to solve this dilemma, but they all require breaking the bounds of conventional thinking. SOURCE: BULLIIES, TYRANTS & IMPOSSIBLE PEOPLE (see also Sections 2, 4C and 10) by Ronald M. Shapiro and Mark A. Jankowski, a book I REALLY liked as evidenced by the fact that I have now cited it four separate times in this week's newsletter Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 12. Advance planning department A. Cynthia in New Jersey (see also Section 1A): JourneyDance/Move Your Body is a transformative, freeing movement experience. Using inspiring music from around the world, you are softly led into easy-to-follow movements. At times, you follow, you move intuitively on your own or you may choose to lead only if you are comfortable. You honor yourself and what you need in the moment. Please feel free to join me at either or both of the following: * Franklin Adult Community Education 6 weeks . . . Tuesdays . . . Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20 Time: 6:30 - 7:45 Place: Elizabeth Avenue School Gym, Somerset, NJ Price: $40.00 for all sessions To register: Contact me for registration forms . . . you can reach me via 609.731.0808 or via email: * Day for All Women Bucks County Community College, Newtown, PA November 3 1:05-2:35 p.m. In addition, there are many other excellent sessions . . . for more information and/or to register, please click: http://www.bucks.edu/dfaw/ B. Earl in Pennsylvania: This is an open invitation to join the last harvest of the year at the Wycombe Vineyards. About 50 people are needed. If you bring children, please watch them carefully as there will be equipment in use that could be dangerous. Wycombe Vineyards hand picks all grapes at their location in Bucks County, PA. When: Saturday, October 6 A BBQ follows the harvest as thanks for your help! Where: Wycombe Vineyards 1391 Forest Grove Road Furlong, PA If you own garden shears or kitchen scissors, please bring them. For more information, please visit: http://www.wycombevineyards.com/index.html If interested in helping, please RSVP to: info@wycombevineyards.com Include the following information: Name, number of people, phone number, any food preferences (e.g., vegetarian). C. Mike in Pennsylvania: Several weeks ago, the County Commissioners asked me to co-chair "Save Bucks County," a coalition of people throughout the County organized to help pass the Bucks County Open Space Bond Referendum. Voters will decide this November 6th whether to build on the successes of the open space program I began in 1997. As many of you are well aware of my commitment to protecting our environment, I was excited for the opportunity. I need your help. I am raising funds to help educate voters on the importance of smart growth and protecting open space. I hope that you can make a donation by clicking: http://www.savebuckscounty.org
or support a fundraising event I am coordinating on October 7th. If you would like to participate in my event on October 7th, email me back: mfitzpatrick@savebuckscounty.org and I will get you involved. I appreciate any support you can give and I hope that you will "Vote Yes" at the polls this Election Day! D. Joan in Pennsylvania: Please join me at my table for the YWCA of Bucks County's 15th annual Breakfast with Friends--Celebrating Success (formerly Breakfast for Women by Women). Thursday, November 15 7:30-9:00 a.m. King's Caterers 4010 New Falls Road, Bristol Featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. Yvonne Kaye, noted humorist, author and lecturer, along with YWCA program participants sharing personal success stories If interested, please contact Joan Weiss for more information: weissj@bucks.edu All proceeds benefit programs and services provided by the YWCA of Bucks County. Guests are invited to bring to the breakfast donations of diapers, wipes, formula and NEW baby clothes to support needy families in Bucks County. Free Door Prizes! Back to Top _________________________________________________________ PS. Please join me in praying that we soon get our remaining soldiers back from Iraq and that peace resumes in Israel . . . also, make it a great week! ---------------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBCRIBE INFORMATION If you or somebody you know wants to subscribe to BLAINESWORLD, have them drop me an e-mail to that effect . . . new readers are always welcome . . . my address is: bginbc@aol.com In the unlikely event you wish to unsubscribe, notify me at the same email address.
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