California testimony/Snoring/Wife Camp - 4/05

Wed Apr 20 17:37:58 EDT 2005

- CALIFORNIA MARRIAGE CHOICE LEGISLATION NEEDS TESTIMONY AND LETTERS
- SNORING AND THERAPY
-  SEND YOUR WIFE TO CAMP: PAT LOVE WOMEN'S RETREAT JULY 22 - 24

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- CALIFORNIA MARRIAGE CHOICE LEGISLATION NEEDS TESTIMONY AND LETTERS

California Assemblyman Chuck DeVore needs experts to testify in support of
the legislation -- on the effects of family breakdown on children and on
family financial well-being -- at the Judiciary hearings on the Marriage
Choice Act of 2005 on Tues, April 26. They would also like to find a mother
who can describe her experiences following an unwanted divorce. Testimony is
limited to 3 mins. 

WHEN: Between 9am - noon, Tues, April 26, 2005

WHERE: Sacramento, California

If you can testify, please contact Brian O'Neel immediately at 916-319-2070

To read the legislation, go to htttp://www.assemply.ca.gov

You do not have to be a California resident, however, the assembly is not
able to pay travel expenses.  If you know anyone that might be able to do
this, please forward this email.

They are also requesting as many letters of support as possible. Send to:

Assemblyman Dave Jones
Chairman of the Judiciary Committee
State Capital, Rm 3126
Sacramento, CA 95814

Let's overwhelm them with wisdom.

If you testify, please let us know.  Those of us that have testified on
legislation like this encourage you to "just do it"....you'll feel great.
It's one of the best ways to exercise your citizenship and your marriage
muscles at the same time.
- diane 

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- SNORING AND THERAPY
> I wonder how many people read the subject of your email as "Marital Therapy
> May Not Help Snoring," then wondered what therapy had to do with snoring?
> 
> :D

You wouldn't believe how many emails commented on this .....ran the gamut.
Yes, it was a silly mistake on my part, in a rush.  Realized it only when I
got the post delivered to me.  - diane

And, I appreciate all the analysis of the NY Times article on therapy. I
suggest you send them to the NY Times.  - diane

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-  SEND YOUR WIFE TO CAMP: PAT LOVE WOMEN'S RETREAT JULY 22 - 24

The old adage is true, "If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy."  To
greatly improve your marriage without having to learn
communication skills or behavior changes, make an investment in home
improvement by treating your wife to a mountaintop women's retreat in the
heart of the Land of Enchantment--Ruidoso, New Mexico.  The weekend is led
by Pat Love and Suzanne Schmidt.  What's in it for the men?  If a happy wife
isn't enough, men can come along too; Ruidoso offers a vast array of indoor
and outdoor sports, recreation and relaxation. Details www.patlove.com.

What fun!  I think I'll try to make it.  But, if we can't make it to New
Mexico we'll at least have several chances to catch Pat Love at Smart
Marriages -- if you register in time, that is!  Everyone will get to see her
Hot Monogamy plenary on Saturday, but if you hope to attend her workshop or
institute, you better register soon -- these are filling fast:

> 204 - Fri, June 24
> On Automatic Pilot
> Steven Stosny, PhD, Pat Love, EdD
> Challenge men and women to confront the attitudes that can run their marriage
> into the ground. Learn how the same emotions and motivations that attracted
> you, can destroy you - and what to do about it.
> 

> 908 Two Days - Mon & Tues, June 27 & 28
> Hot Monogamy
> Pat Love, EdD, Kathleen McFadden
> This mother-daughter team presents a lively training designed to
> give couples what they really want‹-passion! Addressing sex and
> intimacy issues relevant across the lifespan, Pat and Kathleen train
> you to teach the in-demand Hot Monogamy program as a course,
> retreat, workshop or seminar. Easy to market, fun to present. Training
> includes short lectures, video, exercises, the latest research and exciting
> surprises. $100 spouse discount.  For more information:
http://www.smartmarriages.com/hot.html

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