Single Scene Newsletter 6-28-04 Issue 93 Copyright Single Scene 2004 http://www.azsinglescene.com publi-@azsinglescene.com IN THIS ISSUE: * Singles News: Women’s workshop on divorce * SINGLES NEWS BRIEFS * ADVICE from Aunt Janet: I don't care. What do YOU want to do? * THINGS TO DO (on a date or otherwise)IN JULY ---------------------------------------- Great Dates! Single Scene's list of date ideas costing $7 per person or less, including hundreds of FREE things to do around Phoenix. Send $2 to Great Dates, Single Scene, Box 10159, Scottsdale AZ 85271. ---------------------------------------- AREA SINGLES NEWS FreshStart Women's Foundation is offering a workshop for women Tuesday, July 20, from 6 to 8 pm explaining mediation, arbitration and court filings as a means for resolving disputes related to divorce. The workshop will be held at 1130 E. McDowell in Phoenix, and admission is $5. For reservations call 602-252-8494 or go to www.fswf.org. --------------------------------------- For help in adjusting to and even enjoying single life, visit our website at http://divorcerecovery101.com. --------------------------------------- SINGLES NEWS BRIEFS Your odds of an education match. According to the Census Bureau, for Americans age 25 and older 80% have a high school diploma, 24% have a bachelor's degree; 6% earned a master's, and 1% a doctorate. "Pledge" ruling enlarges custody issues. Recently the U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a case about the Constitutionality of saying "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance because the man -- the biological but noncustodial father -- did not have legal standing to bring a case on behalf of his child. Columnist Ellen Goodman of the "Boston Globe" quotes a family law professor who wonders if the ruling will be interpreted to mean that only those with legal custody have a say in the values, choices and manner of raising their child. This will certainly increase the pressures for joint custody rulings. No sex, please; we're Japanese. "USA Today" reports that vast social changes in Japan are resulting in astounding changes in relationships. In the "traditional" Japanese marriage the woman stayed at home, while the man worked long hours and spent most of his social life with his coworkers. Not surprisingly, many of today's young women don't find that an attractive option. Today 54% of Jpaanese women in their late 20s are single, up from 30.6% in 1985. For woman 35 to 54, about half say they have no intention of marrying. A survey by an international condom manufacturer found that Japan ranked last in 28 countries on frequency of sex, with the average Japanese person having sex 36 times a year. Hong Kong, next to last, averaged 63. Not surprisingly, births are down; the average Japanese couple produces just 1.32 children. Before your kid flies solo this summer The "Washington Post" reports that some airlines have new rules regarding children flying alone. To avoid unpleasant surprises,don't book the flight online. American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, United, and US Airways have an additional charge -- each way -- for unaccompanied minors, and higher charges for international flights. The ages for the extra charge are generally 5 to 14. Children 5 to 7 cannot take flights that require a change of planes on most airlines; for some the upper age is 11. Most airlines don't allow children on the last connecting flight of the day. Skip disinfecting; a little dirt is good for the kids. The "Wall Street Journal" reports that keeping too clean a house can be bad for your kids. The theory, supported recently by a study reported in the "New England Journal of Medicine," is called the hygiene hypothesis and it says that children raised around a bit of dust and dirt and hair are more likely to develop a tolerance and less likely to have allergies or asthma. Quotable. "If we listened to our intellect, we'd never have a love affair. We'd never have a friendship. We'd never go into business because we'd be too cynical. You've got to jump off cliffs all the time and find your wings on the way down." Ray Bradbury. ----------------------------------------------- YOU CAN HELP! Our singles' Internet information, maintained solely to help newly divorced and widowed people, which means we have little budget to promote our services. Newly singled people will find out about it and get help only if readers like you (word of mouth) tell them about the sites and newsletters. Next time you attend a support group, class, seminar, singles event etc. please do both us and them a favor by recommending and telling them about these sites, newsletters, and courses. Remind them these are all totally FREE. ----------------------------------------------- Advice from Aunt Janet: I don't care. What do YOU want to do? I suppose, like me, you've had that conversation with both dates and friends. What should we do tonight? I once had a date where we almost didn't get to dinner, we took so long figuring out a restaurant that interested both of us. It was at that point that I began keeping a file folder. From magazines and newspapers I clip announcements about new restaurants, reviews, even ads and coupons, so that when someone says, "Well, where shall we meet for lunch?" I just pull out the file. I also have a file of hikes and parks and one-day car trip ideas, because that's what interests me. You might keep a file of art galleries and museums, or antique shops and auctions, or nightclubs and places to go dancing. With a file, you never have to rack your brain for fun ideas -- you have a whole file of them! And you'll never waste time when someone says, "I don't care. What do YOU want to do?" --------------------------- IF YOU KNOW THE RIGHT CONVERSATIONAL SKILLS, meeting people can be fun and easy ! Improve your MEETING PEOPLE skills with the HOW TO MEET PEOPLE audiocassette by Janet Jacobsen, editor of Single Scene. You’ll learn **How to overcome your fears **Three sure-fire meeting methods **Where to find interesting people **Simple, fun techniques to improve your social life NOW. To order HOW TO MEET PEOPLE, send $9.95 (first class postage & handling included) to Interpersonal Enterprises Inc. Box 6243 Dept. E Scottsdale AZ 85261-6243. Satisfaction Guaranteed! ----------------------------------------- THINGS TO DO (on a date or otherwise) in July Schedules are subject to change. When possible, always call ahead to confirm. Now that the Bright Angel Trail is repaired, the mules are back at work at the Grand Canyon! The seven-hour Plateau Point ride is $132.88 per person, including a box lunch. Info 888-297-2757 or www.xanterra.com. Mondays through September: Birds in the Garden Tours, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phx. 7 a.m. Guided birding. Free with $9 adm. 480-941-1225. Tuesday: Summer Lite Film Series, featuring popular romantic comedies, 6 pm July 20 and 27, auditorium, Scottsdale Civic Center Library. Free. 480-312-2693. Thursdays in July: Flashlight Tours, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. 7:30 pm. Bring your flashlight! Included with $9 admission. 480-941-1225. Every Saturday, classic cars & motorcycles exhibited approx. 5-9 p.m. (or later) around McDonalds at the Scottsdale Pavilions, Pima & Indian Bend Roads in Scottsdale. Free. 480-991-6007. Sunday Concert Series, thru July 11, McCormick Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend, Scottsdale. 7:30-9 pm. Free. Food available. Train and carousel rides, $1 per ride. 480-312-2312. The "4th of July" goes on and on, since it's a weekend this year. Check locally for fireworks days. For instance, Friday, July 2: 9:10 pm fireworks at Maryvale Baseball Park, 3600 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix. Sat., July 3: After Dark in the Park, 6-9 pm, includes fireworks. Admission charge. Deer Valley Park, 19400 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix. Sun., July 4: Fabulous Phoenix 4th, Steele Indian School Park, 3rd St. & Indian School, Phoenix. Fireworks 9:35 pm. Thru July 5: PRESCOTT: Frontier Days & World's Oldest Rodeo - parade, booths on the Courthouse Plaza, fireworks, continuous entertainment, food, softball tournament, carnival, melodramas, family entertainment, rodeo dances, 10K & 2-mile runs, country music star, 928-445-3103 or 800-358-1888 or www.worldsoldestrodeo.com. Wed., July 7: First Wednesday, Adults' Night Out, Arizona Science Center, 7th St. & Washington, Phoenix. 5-9 p.m. Includes a special program or lecture (7 p.m.). $5 adm., plus $2 for giant-screen film or planetarium. 602-716-2000. Sat., July 10: Summer Concert Series, Native American band Clan/destine, free, 7-10 pm, Steele Indian School Park, 3rd St. & Indian School, Phoenix. 602-495-0739. Fri., July 23: 29th annual Might Mud Mania, Chaparral Park, 5401 N. Hayden Rd. 8:30 am to 2 pm. Kids 1 to 13 get very very dirty at mudfilled events. Fun to watch! Free. 480-312-2704. Sat., July 31: Hogs in Heat, all-you-can-eat barbecue & dance, Rock Springs Cafe, Black Canyon City (exit 242, I-17 n. of Phx.). 4 pm-? 623-374-5794. ------------------------------------------------------ Get timely tips on how to handle The Mysteries of Dating by signing up for Harlan’s dating e-newsletter. Just send a blank e-mail to dating_agai-@topica.com. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +