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Issue #27; January 6, 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 #27, January 6, 2003 Dear Boomer Al, I read your column every week and find it interesting. I read your good advice to a woman going to a clothing optional resort. I grew up around a naturist environment. I talked my husband into trying it and now he’s an avid member. My advice is don’t knock it until you try it. Thanks! Keep up the good work. Naturist Dear Naturist, I think going to a resort with a topless beach is a far cry from becoming a naturist. I’m glad you enjoy yourself I guess, but I think most people would rather pass. I would imagine there are many psychological hurdles that need to be addressed, undressed … uh redressed. Aw nuts. Yikes … tell me, are dogs optional at your gatherings? What’s the skinny? Sorry. I couldn’t help it. Thanks for writing in. Al Dear Al, I’m a 28 year old male who started dating a forty three year old lady with two teenagers. We fell in love. My problems are, my parents are angry with me and she can’t have kids anymore. I’d love to have a child of my own some day. Perplexed Dear Perplexed, The answer is in your signature my friend. If you were truly in love you wouldn’t be perplexed. You too see the issues before you and they are many. Your parents are right to be concerned. I’m sure they realize you are old enough, but perhaps not experienced enough to make this choice. They no doubt look forward to the day when they can enjoy some grand children. Their concern is understandable. I’m sure this woman is a fine person. Such relationships have worked in the past but most don’t. Will you be equipped to support emotionally and financially a woman approaching middle age with its accompanying issues and perhaps help put two kids through college in your early thirties if the call comes? My advice is to keep it on a dating level for now. If the love is true and you are well suited to each other wild horses couldn’t separate you.This will also allow time for some frank discussions. Most 28 year olds are not equipped for what you’re considering here. Perhaps you’re different. Go slow and think it through. Passion is a poor filter for reason. Al Need to buy or sell a house ... check this out! _.·´¯)What's up with this?(¯`·._ I was driving to the real estate office yesterday and was dumbfounded at the level of stupidity one can encounter on today's roads. The high school age kids in the car in front of me just flung their garbage in the road from their fast food stop without a care. IQ ... zero. A guy on a motorcycle ran the red light from a major intersection across a busy state highway. Why do such a thing on a motorcycle of all things? IQ ... zero minus! Senator Edwards, the millionaire politician from North Carolina has announced for president. His platform ... he's for the little guy. Is the average little guy that dumb to believe him? I'd rather he taught the little guy how to get rich like he did. Now that's being for the little guy! I bet it was in a free enterprise venture where he cursed big governmnet intervention into his affairs daily ... but hmmm ... now it's about the votes so he's all for big government for the little people. Gephart is next. Does he remind you of Howdy Dooty or is it me? Do you think he doesn't already realize that most of the taxes are paid by people who make more than 100K a year by far? The average little guy pays very little already. Just my opinion. Don't like it? So tell me off at ... The Forum at Boomer Journals _.·´¯) Boomer Ha Ha! (¯`·._ Q: What type of relative will always live the longest? A: A rich one of course! :) _.·´¯)Attitude Counts! (¯`·._ Invalidation is the technique used to destroy self esteem. We've all experienced others who try to control us by invalidating our feelings or beliefs. A roll of the eyes, a condecending smirk, a back-handed remark as they walk away. These represent but a few of the insipid behaviors others use to control and diminish the value of those they feel inferior to. It is hard to spot at times. Superior behavior or misplaced humor at another's expense are also popular tools. Most people cannot handle teasing from others in their peer group. Our behavior toward others often lays the groundwork for irrational outbursts at the worst time. It isn't important to defend yourself from every remark or attack. In truth, the more courageous the person the less likely they feel a need to defend themselves. You either stand for something or you're likely to fall for anything. Don't hide your feelings and play the introverted victim either. That's part of the game others want you to play. Express yourself. You don't need agreement to validate your feelings. Niether do you need to force yourself into situations where you're not wanted. Eleanor Roosevelt said " No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." Uncontrolled anger is usually a result of many years of frustration and victimization from invalidators. Learn your OK and remove the buttons that others push to manage you. Emotions can be your enemy. You don't need the control of things to the degree you think. Let it go. "Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong." Leo Buscaglia, author and lecturer. Have fun. It's later than you think. Al Automotive tips on buying, leasing, repair rip-offs, automobile insurance reduction, and more! Read this page now Check out my new Home Business E-book ... Typical "Boomer Al" irreverent humor and lessons from over the years. 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