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Issue #109 - June 1, 2007

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Welcome all newcomers and faithful readers!

Did you moms have a good Mother's Day? I did. My girls surprised me with a massive bouquet of beautiful flowers and they cleaned the entire house. They certainly knew what would make me happy. :-)

Now it's time to honor and celebrate our dads. Father's Day is June 17 ... you have a little more than 2 weeks to make sure Dad is appropriately honored. My Father's Day site will help: Rexanne's Father's Day
And OMG - we have GRADS this month, too! and congratulations to all our kids who are graduating this month! Graduation is big doings for kids of all ages, whether they're graduating high school, college, middle school or pre-school. They have accomplished something BIG and they need to be honored for their hard work and diligence. For inspiration and all things graduation, here's the link to my graduation site: All About Graduations

Have a wonderful time celebrating your dads and grads!

I will be taking a much-needed break for the summer. The next newsletter will be published and sent on September 1, 2007. Until then, please visit our forum and get involved. You can post something, ask for advice or just read the threads of conversation. The forum won't work without interaction and we really do need and want your input: Rexanne's Community Forum

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Reader's Comments:
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Kim wrote:

"Thank you! I didn't think I'd ever find the graduation products I needed for my kindergartner and I found them on your site."

You're very welcome, Kim. Glad you found what you needed!
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And Jeff B. wrote:

"Have I told you that I love you?"

LOL Jeff, not that I recall, but thanks. :-)
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OK, here's the scoop:

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Quote of the Month: Wise men hear and see as little children do - Lao-Tzu

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Parenting & Family Topic of the Month: When is Father's Day?
by Mark Brandenburg

I’d had about as much as I could handle for one day.

My computer was frozen, I was tired from a weekend with too little sleep, and I was working in a yard that would soon need a scythe to manage it. End-of-the-year school activities were crowding an already crowded schedule, and there seemed like no time to relax. When do other people find the time to do all these things?

As I entered my house, I marveled at how sore a human body could get from yard work. I was still annoyed that my kids had left stuff in the backyard after repeated requests to pick them up. And, I’d been noticing that the rest of my family had done their share of relaxing while I toiled in the yard. Where was Fathers Day when I needed it? I was not ready for any more to be put on my plate.

“Honey, will you make dinner?” my wife called from the family room.

A very angry voice appeared in my head, saying things to me which weren’t supportive of maintaining a kind, loving family. I considered a few suggestions from this voice, before discussing the dinner plans with my wife. It became clear from this discussion that my wife had her own issues going on.

I swallowed hard, and went into the kitchen to start dinner. The angry voices went with me. “That’s some gratitude for you!” I said to myself. “Does anyone notice how hard I’m working? I’m absolutely invisible!”

Where was the adoration for a job well done in the yard? Where was the back massage and cold drink that I was so deserving of? (The fantasies of a victim have no boundaries!).

In the drama that played out in my head, I was a hard-working father who did all the right things, and a victim of an unappreciative family. I felt completely justified in blaming my family for not acknowledging me. And of course, by blaming them I would spread the virus of blame around my family faster than a brush fire. I would feel “right,” and I could feel justified in seeing them as “wrong,” and as “blameworthy.”

Fortunately for me, there was no back massage and no cold drink. There was not even any acknowledgement for a job well done. There was only the realization that I had failed to remember my purpose in my family and on this earth. I had failed to remember that I am not “owed” love by my family. Our job as parents is to discover love as the fundamental fact of life. It is to bring this expression of our love into the world.

Parents across the world have reason to be grateful, for we’ve all embarked on the world’s most complete and intensive course on love. While we may resist it at times, we’re called every day to express the deep reservoir of love within us. But sometimes, because we’re busy blaming others, we miss the call completely.

Fathers go through periods when they feel “outside” of their family. They feel neglected, or they feel invisible. Or, they feel as though they’re simply a “paycheck.” But what’s really happened is they’ve forgotten they’re not on this planet to “get” love from their family members. They’re here to discover the boundless love that’s always been in them.

After catching myself in my “victim’s dungeon,” I began to climb my way out.

“Hey, have I got a great dinner cooked up for all of you,” I shouted.

And although the response wasn’t overwhelming, I didn’t even flinch.

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Mark Brandenburg MA, CPCC, coaches fathers by phone to balance their life and improve family relationships—immediately! He is an Instructor for the Academy for Coaching Parents (www.acpi.biz) and author of “Secrets of  Emotionally Intelligent Fathers Ecourse
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Know of a good parenting or family site your fellow readers might enjoy or do you have a topic you'd like to see covered in this section? Please send your ideas in for possible publication in an upcoming issue: Parenting Site

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Food & Cooking Site of the Month: Angus Beef Recipes from Montana Legend

Montana Legends has the very best Angus beef and they've put together some of the top recipes using their prime, awesome burgers and steaks. From grilled burgers to stuffed tenderloin, their recipes are as mouth watering as their meat.

Bon Appetit!

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Advertisement: Gifts for Dads and Grads

Father's Day Gifts
Make sure Dad has a suitable present to let him know how much you appreciate and love him this Father's Day. You'll find guy-loving gift ideas for Dads of all ages and stages, from fun boxer shorts and jammies to chocolates and flowers.
Be sure to include a few hugs and kisses with his presents. Dads like that. :-)

Graduation Gifts for all Ages
From pre-school graduation presents to college grad gifts, find what will make your special grad happy and feel honored with a perfect graduation present from this gift guide, categorized by age and grade.

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Kid's Site of the Month: Father's Day for Kids

Whatever kids need to celebrate Father's Day can be found on this page: crafts, coloring pages, games, fun stuff, Father's Day books and lots of links to awesome kid's sites for Father's Day.

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Freebie of the Month: American Greetings Father's Day E-cards

American Greetings are the e-cards that make you go: "Wow!" For the very best electronic greetings for Father's Day or any occasion, send an American Greetings e-mail card. They are offering a 3 week free trial membership so take advantage of the moment and send Dad an e-card that will make his Father's Day even more special.

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Tip or Trick of the Month: Window Cleaning

When cleaning your windows, be sure to wipe horizontally on one side and vertically on the other. This way, if you have streaks, you'll know which side to re-do. Pretty nifty, huh? ;-)

Have a tip or trick your fellow readers would enjoy or could use? Please send it in for possible publication in one of the next issues: Tips

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Time Waster of the Month: Weblo
(Because life is supposed to be fun!)

Welcome to my latest addiction.

Weblo is a virtual world based on the real world. Members earn real money by owning online replicas of real cities, states, famous properties and internet domain names. Members also claim free celebrity gossip fan sites, create sites and get paid for their popularity via internet advertising. Owners of cities and states earn additional money from transaction fees in their territories and by selling their virtual investment properties for a profit.

Weblo is totally addicting and a lot of fun!

Feed the kids first ...

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Featured Site of the Month: Class of 1

This is the best new online site since Youtube! Class of 1 is an online tutoring program, very affordable and a blessing for those who need help in any academic subject. Live online tutors work with your child and will easily accommodate their schedule.

Class of 1 offers live tutorial help as well as assignment help in various subjects ranging from math and English to statistics and accounting, from grade K through college. This is perfect for kids who will be needing summer school help! And they'll be around when school starts for homework help, too.

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Advertisement: Montana Legends

Might as well let you all know where to buy those fantastic cuts of meat featured in our food & cooking site of the month. :-)

When you taste Montana Legends meat, you will understand why this is considered the very best beef in the country. All cuts are mouth watering delicious, from burger patties, rib eye steaks to filets, you'll love everything you order from Montana Legends. So will Dad. :-)

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