Daily Thoughts & Issues

IN THIS ISSUE:

DECEMBER 29

Days left until the next millennium 01.01.3001

December 29 - Kwanzaa. Alternate candles throughout the remainder of Kwanzaa working your way back to the center candle. The fourth day is "ujamaa" (cooperative economics). To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together. * Life magazine, the 36-year-old weekly that pioneered photojournalism suspends publication (1972). * UN International Day for Biological Diversity (1994). * Anniversary of the massacre of more than 200 Native American men, women and children by the US 7th Cavalry at Wounded Knee Creek, SD (1890). The government efforts to suppress a ceremonial religious practice, the Ghost Dance (which called for a messiah who would restore the bison to the plains, make the white men disappear and bring back the old Native American way of life), had resulted in the death of Sitting Bull, which further inflamed the disgruntled Native Americans and culminated in the slaughter. * The first branch of the YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) was organized at Boston. (1851). It was modeled on an organization begun at London in 1844. * Feast Day of St. Tropez, the patron of newborns and children. * Birthdays: Jon Voight, Pablo Casals, William Ewart Gladstone, Grigori Efimovish Rasputin, Ted Danson, Thomas Edwin Jarriel, Jon Polito, Jon Voight. Saint Thomas of Canterbury was born at London in 1118 and was murdered at the Canterbury Cathedral on the same date in 1170.

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DAILY THOUGHTS

Ujamaa (cooperation economics): To build our own businesses, control the economics of our own community, and share in all its work and wealth. African American History

The best was when he stuck a vibrator in my vagina, a smaller one in my anus, and sucked my clitoris all at the same time. - Cleopatra, 41 Best of 1001 Sex Secrets Every Man & Woman Should Know

Have your children written their thank-you notes to everyone who =gave them presents over the holidays? Dr. Buff's 365 Day Parenting Calendar

What is the soul?  It is the sum total of your essence, what you have done in the world, what is special about you. When you die, the soul represents who you wee up to the moment you passed on. New Passages

Of Value to All. Saffron's various magical powers seem universally esteemed:  As an aphrodisiacs - India and Greece. For measles (in tea) in rural America. For a speedy delivery (in the navel) - Persia. To ward off plaque - 15th century Germany. To reduce drowsiness - old England. To protect children (worn around the neck) - Switzerland. The Old Farmer's Almanac

Once we perceive the reality of grace, our understanding of ourselves as meaningless and insignificant is shattered. The fact that there exists beyond ourselves and our conscious will a powerful force that nurtures our growth and evolution is enough to turn our notions of self-insignificance topsy-turvy. For the existence of this force (once we perceive it) indicates with incontrovertible certainty that our human spiritual growth is of the utmost importance to something greater than ourselves. This something we call God. The Road Less Traveled

When soul is given a place, the relationship is given a sacred grounding. We can relate to the other person even in the face of forces and issues that are difficult to deal with. Soul Mates

Listen actively to the ideas and thoughts of others. Achieve Your Dreams

Things to Be Happy About. "Do Not Disturb" signs. Spectacular winder sunrises. The first skating day of the season. Self control. 14,000 Things to Be Happy About

 Picking your nose when no one is looking is still picking your nose. Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me

As you grow and age, your body will present you with some very challenging things that you simply cannot change. At the extreme end of the spectrum, you may be afflicted with a physical disability, a debilitating disease, or some other physical ailment that makes your body that much harder to accept. But still accept it yo must, no matter how insurmountable the task may seem. If Life is a Game, These are the Rules

People who are truly effective have the humility and reverence to recognize their own perceptual limitations and to appreciate the rich resources available through interactions with the hearts and minds of other human beings. Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

When you're planning what to pack in your lunch, don't forget an apple. The apple is almost a perfect food. Not only is it full of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients your body needs, it's also high in fiber and has no fat. The pectin in apples can soothe over stressed stomachs, and it's a passable substitute for after-meal brushing. Simplify Your Life

"Pressure and stress is the common cold of the psyche." - Andrew Denton. But it doesn't have to lay you low unless you let it.   Stress Busters

A Lesson in Sharing. My 19-month-old son loves to paint and color. Naturally, we have his artwork displayed everywhere (so do his grand parents!), but there are always many pieces left over. So, we visit local retirement communities once a month and Austin gives out art. We both feel great after each visit, and I know my son is learning the joy of giving. Parents Tips & Tricks

For you and your kids. Cheer yourself up with a letter!  On a day when you're feeling happy, write a letter to yourself packed with advice for when you're feeling down. Keep it hidden until you're having a bad day, then read it! To Do Today

Goodwill is the one and only asset that competition cannot undersell or destroy. - Marshall Field. Win the Day!

El cuerpo (KWEHRpho) Body. No have dia salir a cuerpo. It's too cold to go out without a coat. (Lit. It is not a day for a body to go out.)   Living Language

TODAY'S ISSUE: COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS

Gauge a country's prosperity by its treatment of the aged. - Nahman Bratzlav.

All human societies make rules for the care of the ill and frail, including the very young and very old. In societies of scarcity, when an unproductive body places great hardship on the providers, sick people, old people and infants needing special care may be allowed to die. We command great wealth in our society, and our sophisticated medical technology can provide miracles of rescue. Yet our social policies don't always allow for the care of aged people and infants.

It isn't the gross wealth in a society that counts, nor even public accumulation of it, in weaponry or museums. It's equality of distribution that determines real prosperity, which has a spiritual as well as a material dimension. Those who seek the accumulation of things, and starve the young and deprive the old, will find that their spirits don't prosper. They are shutting themselves off from life's true richness, the vision of harmonious abundance. Family Feelings

Hey Man: Did you make a difference yesterday? Let us know at Contact Us. Spiritual wealth is always within my reach; I have only to accept it. Family Feelings Want to make a difference but you don't know where to start?

BOOK OF THE WEEK

 

From Boys to Men of Heart: Hunting as rite of passage. by Rick Hanson. Is hunting good for kids? Why do they do it? Is it sport of is in instinctive? Does hunting encourage violence or does it teach empathy and compassion? Would it be a more peaceful world if more men hunted? These are some of the questions addressed in this book. The author concludes that the social justification for hunting lies in its positive influence on the development of our youth into compassionate, virtuous and responsible adults who respect life and defend nature. OWLink Media, www.owlinkmedia.com, 2009, ISBN 978-1-57994-026-3

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MENSTUFF COLUMNS BY AUTHOR

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  • Peter Alsop - Song of the Month - www.menstuff.org/columns/alsop/archive.html
  • Reid Baer - A Man Overboard - Interview of the Month - www.menstuff.org/columns/overboard/archive.html
  • Reid Baer - Poetry - poetry read on YouTube - www.menstuff.org/columns/baer/archive.html
  • Molly Barrow - Shrink About This - www.menstuff.org/columns/barrow/archive.html
  • Peter Baylies - At Home Dads - on at-home-dad issues that impact fathers who stay at home to raise their kids - www.menstuff.org/columns/baylies/archive.html
  • Tom Blake - Middle-Age Relationships - from an expert on dating after 50. www.menstuff.org/columns/blake/archive.html
  • Mark Brandenburg - Great Fathers - on fathering issues - www.menstuff.org/columns/greatfathers/archive.html
  • Ted Braude - BoysWork - a columnist in the The Detroit Free Press "Body and Mind" section www.menstuff.org/columns/braude/archive.html
  • Armin Brott - A Father's Guide - hosts "Positive Parenting" on radio www.menstuff.org/columns/brott/archive.html
  • Dan Bulf - Get Real - weekly pod cast on men's issues - www.menstuff.org/columns/bulf/archive.html
  • Ken Byers - Transition - on men's life transitions - www.menstuff.org/columns/byers/archive.html
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  • Neil Chethik - Relationships - www.menstuff.org/columns/chethik/archive.html
  • Otto & Susie Collins - Susie and Otto - relationship issues discussed - www.menstuff.org/columns/susie&otto/archive.html
  • David Copeland - How to Succeed with Women - www.menstuff.org/columns/howtosucceed/archive.html
  • Forrest Craver - Spirituality & Social Change - www.menstuff.org/columns/craver/archive.html
  • Layne & Paul Cutright - Powerful Partnerships - relationship issues - www.menstuff.org/columns/cutright/archive.html
  • Ron DesMarais - Cavemen in the Kitchen - great recipes for men - www.menstuff.org/columns/desmarais/archive.html
  • Jed Diamond - Irritable Male Syndrome - www.menstuff.org/columns/diamond/archive.html
  • Doc Love - Women Don't Lie, Man Don't Listen - answers to relationship issues - www.menstuff.org/columns/doclov/archive.html
  • Barry Durdant-Hollamby - Creating Change - creating change in your life - www.menstuff.org/columns/durdant/archive.html
  • Irv Engel - The Real Deal - www.menstuff.org/columns/engel/archive.html
  • Nancy Fagan - Expert Dating Advice - with Nancy Fagan - www.menstuf.org/columns/fagan/archive.html
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  • Kim Garretson - Mansgland - using humor to encourage prostate exams - www.menstuff.org/columns/mansgland/archive.html
  • Lion Goodman - How to get Women to Love You - www.menstuff.org/columns/goodman/archive.html
  • Liz Halliday - In a Man's World - www.menstuff.org/columns/halliday/archive.html
  • Rick Hanson - Just One Thing - www.menstuff.org/columns/hanson/archive.html
  • Tim Hartnett - Daddyman Speaks - being a father www.menstuff.org/columns/daddyman/archive.html
  • John Hershey - Blood, Phlegm & Bile: Parenting with Humor - He writes a syndicated biweekly humor column about parenting and family life. www.menstuff.org/columns/hershey/archive.html
  • Gary Hoeber - Psychotherapy as Soul Work, www.menstuff.org/columns/hoeber/archive.html
  • Patrick Houser - Fathers Make a World of Difference, www.menstuff.org/columns/houser/archive.html
  • Paul Joannides - The Guide to Getting It On - on sex - www.menstuff.org/columns/getiton/archive.html
  • Jack Kahn - NOMAS Boston - www.menstuff.org/columns/kahn/archive.html
  • Patrick Kennedy - Seniors - www.menstuff.org/columns/kennedy/archive.html
  • Joe Kort - Gaydar - to increase understanding between gay and het men - www.menstuff.org/columns/kort/archive.html
  • David Kundtz - David Kundtz - presents seminars, workshops, retreats, and conference presentations in the areas of men's emotional health, stress management, and spirituality. www.menstuff.org/columns/kundtz/archive.html
  • Bruce Linton - Dr. Dad - on fathering - www.menstuff.org/columns/drdad/archive.html
  • Ron Louis - How to Succeed with Women - www.menstuff.org/columns/howtosucceed/archive.html
  • Wendy McElroy - Wendy McElroy on Feminism, www.menstuff.org/columns/mcelroy/archive.html
  • Robert N. Minor - Minor Details - on GBT sexuality - www.menstuff.org/columns/minordetails/archive.html
  • Robert L. Moore - Man & Mythology - www.menstuff.org/columns/moore/archive.html
  • Dennis W. Neder - Being a Man - general questions about men's lives - www.menstuff.org/columns/neder/archive.html
  • Marty Nemko - Worklife - general questions about men and work - www.menstuff.org/columns/nemko/archive.html
  • Eli Newberger - Eli Newberger - general information on men's lives - www.menstuff.org/columns/newberger/archive.html
  • Linda Nielsen - Embracing the Father - working with the father/daughter relationship. www.menstuff.org/columns/nielsen/archive.html
  • Kathy Noll - Bullies and Youth Violence - working with schools, teachers and parents to end school violence - www.menstuff.org/columns/noll/archive.html
  • Mark Phillips - Stay-at-Home-Dads - helping men maintain that which makes us men, instead of becoming hairy Mom-substitutes - www.menstuff.org/columns/phillips/archive.html
  • Carey Roberts - Socialism & Feminism - is a social commentator on political correctness. www.menstuff.org/columns/roberts/archive.html
  • Perry Rose - Dating, Relationship, Sex
  • Glenn Sacks - His Side - on fathering - www.menstuff.org/columns/sacks/archive.html
  • Trudy Schuett - Domestic Violence - serving the under-represented www.menstuff.org/columns/schuett/archive.html
  • Carl J. Schutt - Circumcision - social commentator on circumcision - www.menstuff.org/columns/schutt/archive.html
  • Hugo Schwyzer - A Pro-feminist's Response - www.menstuff.org/columns/schwyzer/archive.html
  • Michael Shaffran - Men's Issues - www.menstuff.org/columns/shaffran/archive.html
  • Judith Sherven - Judith & Jim - discussion and answers regarding relationship issues - www.menstuff.org/columns/judith&jim/archive.html
  • Judith Sherven - The New Intimacy - www.menstuff.org/columns/newintimacy/archive.html
  • George Simons - Bellicose Veins - is a US specialist in intercultural and gender communication who hangs out in Mandelieu - la Napoule, France, as well as in Santa Cruz, CA. www.menstuff.org/columns/simons/archive.html
  • Andy Smith - Hard Hat Brotherhood - www.menstuff.org/columns/hardhat/archive.html
  • David B. Smith - Fighting Father Dave - www.menstuff.org/columns/smith/archive.html
  • Jim Sniechowski - Judith & Jim - discussion and answers regarding relationship issues - www.menstuff.org/columns/judith&jim/archive.html
  • Jim Sniechowski - The New Intimacy - www.menstuff.org/columns/newintimacy/archive.html
  • Reena Sommer - Custody - is an internationally recognized relationship and divorce consultant. www.menstuff.org/columns/sommer/archive.html
  • R. Don Steele - Don Steele - relationship questions answered -
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  • David Steinberg - Comes Naturally - on sexuality - www.menstuff.org/columns/steinberg/archive.html
  • Mary Lou St Lucas - A Mother's Love - www.menstuf.org/columns/stlucas/archive.html
  • Surprise - Surprise Author - From a new columnist every month - www.menstuff.org/columns/surprise/archive.html
  • Steven Svoboda - Fatherhood, Activism and the Law www.menstuff.org/columns/svoboda/archive.html
  • Michael Taylor - A New Conversation with Men - www.menstuff.org/columns/taylor/archive.html
  • Bruce Van Horn - Yoga for Men - issues around the health benefits of yoga for men - www.menstuff.org/yoga/archive.html
  • Michael Webb - Secrets of Blissful Relationships - on relationship - www.menstuff.org/columns/bliss/archive.html
  • Stuart Wilde - Spirituality - www.menstuff.org/columns/wilde/archive.html
  • Dr.Williams - Sex Health - on sexual health - Dr. Williams, www.menstuff.org/columns/sexhealth/archive.html
  • KC Wilson - On Gender Politics is a social commentator and author. www.menstuff.org/columns/wilson/archive.html

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  • Numbers - www.menstuff.org/columns/numbers/archive.html
  • Questions - www.menstuff.org/columns/q&a/archive.html
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  • Words Can Heal - helping children grow up healthy - www.menstuff.org/columns/wordscanheal/archive.html
  • Wuzup?! - National or international events happening this month - www.menstuff.org/columns/whassup/archive.html 

AWARENESS EVENTS THIS MONTH

December is Kidstuff month. Also check Toy Safety and Happy Holidaze. Holiday Designated Driver, Colorectal Cancer Education and Awareness; Hug-A-Week for Hearing Impaired; International Calendar Awareness; *National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention; National Stress-Free Family Holidays; Safe Toys and Gifts; Universal Human Rights Month.

11/1-12/13: Merlin's Snug Hugs for Kids, 11/27-12/26: Ramadan. 11/1/00-01/01/01: Tie One on the Safety; 11/4-12/4: Jewish Book Month. 11/26-12/25: Operation Blessing International's 30 Days of Holiday Hope. 12/1-7: National Aplastic Anemia Awareness; Tolerance; 12/10-16: *Human Rights Week. 12/15-21: International Language Week 12/16-24: Posadas.. 12/17-23: Tell Someone They're Doing a Good Job Week. 12/22-29: Chanukah. 12/25-31: It's About Time Week. 12/26-1/1: Kwanzaa. 12/1: Day without Art/*UN World AIDS Day; 12/2: Pan American Health; International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, Advent/Festival of Lights. 12/3: UN International Day of Disabled Persons. 12/5: Bathtub Party; International Volunteer Day for Economy and Social Development Day. 12/7: *National Pearl Harbor Remembrance; UN International Civil Aviation Day. 12/9: UN Convention on Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (1948). 12/10: * Human Rights; International Shareware; UN Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination Day. 12/12: Poinsettia Day. 12/15: *Bill of Rights; Underdog; One Day. 12/17: End Violence Against Sex Workers (International) *Pan American Aviation; Wright Brothers Day. 12/20: Louisiana Purchase; Mudd Day. 12/21: Forefathers'; Humbug; Phileas Fogg Wins a Wager; World Peace Day. 12/25: Christmas, A'phabet Day. 12/26: National Whiner's; Boxing Day. 12/28: Holy Innocents Day. 12/29: UN International Day for Biological Diversity Day. 12/31: Namahage (Japan); Make Up Your Mind Day. World Peace Meditation.

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