Features: 
The Theatrics of St. Patrick’s Legacy
Leprechauns, castles, good luck and laughter
Lullabies, dreams and love ever after.
Poems and songs with pipes and drums
A thousand welcomes when anyone comes…   That’s the Irish for you !

Grab a mug of green beer, join a parade or two and celebrate the Irish tradition of St. Patrick’s Day in typical American style. Well, that’s one way to do it, but I have a better idea. Why not look back on this ancient tradition and rejoice in typical Irish style, makes more sense to me, what do you think?

Astrology:
PISCES:  
The Fish:  February 19 – March 20
If you were born between February 19 and March 20 (approximately), your sun sign is probably Pisces. What does this mean?.
Pisces is a water sign. The water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces) all share the trait of sensitivity. Pisces is, in every sense of the word, sensitive. Pisces is ruled by the planet Neptune, which is the planet of illusion, delusion, and the things in life that we accept without question. Neptune also rules such things as music, movies, theater, television, dreams, spirituality, ideals, mystique, hunches, love of poetry, color, dancing, addiction, hypochondria, hypnosis, and abnormalities.

Pisces  Woman,   Pisces Man,
Pisces  Lover

Humor/Humour:  
Silly Laws
Okay, so we single people know there are lots of silly laws -- and sometimes we choose to break them. After all, who hasn't gone a few miles over the speed limit or rolled through a stop sign at 3 a.m.?
As a political reporter who covers a state legislature, I've always been fascinated with bizarre laws. I know firsthand how these things happen. Just a few years ago, a local lawmaker proposed passing a law requiring you to drive in the right hand lane except when passing. Seems reasonable, but he didn't want to attach any penalty to it.
Anyway, there's a whole host of laws out there on the books that we probably don't even know about. Fortunately, a variety of Internet sites will be happy to let you know what might trip you up. But after reading a few of them, I'm left with questions.

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Careers & Education:
Responsible Dating in the Workplace
Dating in the workplace is a controversial practice that many people avoid entirely. After all, with sexual harassment legislation, and fears that your career is on the line--dating a coworker can seem like a scary proposition. But it needn’t always be, if you get informed first about national laws and company policies on sexual harassment, and then establish a friendship with the coworker of choice.
Although working closely together can create an emotional connection that is tempting to pursue, it is inadvisable to date immediate superiors or subordinates in your department. Think about the consequences. As Anne Fulbright, an administrative assistant in Tempe, Arizona, put it: "You’d have to be crazy to date your boss. He or she holds too much power over you to have a very equal relationship. Guess who’s going to be out of a job if you break up?"

Health:
Optimism Yourself Fit
Spring is coming! Spring is coming! 
Is it time to get outside and start working on that summer body?
Singles are a diverse group for many reasons and vary in size as well. While self-acceptance can bring peace of mind, fitting into the summer bathing suit can similarly do wonders for self-esteem.
So if you’ve made the determination to slim down for the summer, and your mirror seems to mock this idea - don’t get down on yourself about it. Get optimistic. Researchers are showing that optimism and health go hand-in-hand. If you are depressed about your current weight or shape, it is not going to get much better. However, with a little attitude change and a little motivation that can all change.

Entertainment:
Strong Single Women and the Men Who Get Out of Their Way
"Why is it men are fine until they find out you can shatter a cinder block with your head?" This dilemma is the focus of many films this season: how do strong women deal with intimidated men? In the film "Charlie's Angels" the Angels are not just smart, but physically stronger than their male opponents are. This makes for some excellent fight sequences. During these "That’s kickin’ your butt" sequences the film becomes a female oriented Matrix. So men better beware - when women come out of this film they are going to be totally pumped for some action-fighting action that is. 

Sports & Fitness:
Auto Racing: Fast Cars & Fast Women
"Gentlemen & Ladies…Start your engines!" You singles might be interested in revving up your engines and heading out to the local auto races. Or just tuning into it on television.For those of you who have no need for speed, you may be ignorant of the fact that women are breaking the 55-mph speed limit on a regular basis. Furthermore, it’s not on the way to the local convenience store to pick up some Pampers.
In 2002, women drivers  competed in the three most popular motor sports in the United States…NASCAR (stock car), Indy (Indianapolis cars), and NHRA (drag racing). At times these women are competing at speeds in excess of 190-mph.
With more women becoming both race fans and drivers, hitting the track may be a refreshing change from the date that includes a mere dinner & movie.

Community:
Sports and Philanthropy
     How Major League Baseball Makes a Difference
In an era where professional sports athletes are portrayed as arrogant and over-paid, dozens are taking a different approach, displaying their selfless and caring side by donating their time and money to a wide variety of charities, and in many instances setting up their own charities and foundations.

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Books:
Women, Men & The Bible
Author: Virginia Ramey Mollencott
As leader of SAM’s Lambs, a Single Adult Ministry at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Webster NY, I am always on the lookout for interesting material for our weekly discussion groups. Sometimes our focus is on Relationships and sometimes on faith and the Bible.
Recently while cleaning out one of my file cabinets I came across this book that I bought a few years ago at an Episcopal Finger Lakes Conference at Hobart & William Smith college in Geneva NY. The author was the main lecturer for the week and I had been inspired by what she had to say and also what she wrote in her book. Even though the book is several years ago it is still relevant, like the Bible that was written centuries ago and is still relevant.

 Travel:    
A Singular Eye-Opening Journey
. . . . Back to My Roots in Belfast, Ireland
I was enjoying my second stay in southeast Ireland, hiking through emerald valleys amongst medieval ruins while trading joyous crac (Gaelic for discourse, which pubs never lack) throughout the night over pints of Guinness with locals in Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow. I would retire to a beautiful stone cottage at Humewood, a famous castle on sprawling, green hunting grounds. The countryside was relaxing, but I yearned for the stimulation of exploring an unfamiliar destination during my weeklong stay. I had been told Northern Ireland was the most gorgeous part of the island, but was ashamedly nervous to journey the five hours to Belfast due to the area’s past. Since the ‘60’s, N. Ireland’s reputation has been tarnished by footage of tanks in the streets and news reports of the persistent centuries-old war between Protestants and Catholics. However, I was determined to see a land my ancestors departed and which the British government controls as a separate country, even during the tense peace negotiations after this summer’s marching season. Despite minor reluctance from my two Irish friends who never traveled north despite

Religion & Spirituality:
From The Rev:  Are You Ready For Spring?
Spring is here.  Are you  ready? I don't know about you, but I have an amazing amount of work to do around the house to get ready for those glorious days of sunshine and warmth just ahead. As you get your home ready for spring, have you given some thought to a good spring cleaning of your heart, mind, and spiritual life? I suggest that could be even more important than sprucing up your yard.
As I reflect on my own interior spring cleaning, I realize that I need to sweep away some old resentments, anxieties, and disappointments. This spring I really must make more room for joy, simple pleasures, delight in others, and perhaps the most difficult of all, a new-found delight in myself. It may just be that we find happiness through a discovery of how much we are treasured and loved by God.

Relationships:   
Spring Cleaning (Out with the old..)
The words Spring Cleaning immediately conjures up visions of crawling in closets and tunneling under beds to clean out the dirt and cobwebs that didn’t quite seem to bother us the rest of the year. While "cleanliness is next to godliness" another important often overlooked aspect of Spring Cleaning is that of the mind and body. As the weather makes its transition from cold, dark and damp to warm, light, and airy we must also make the transition from winter to spring in our lives.

Money:
Investing from an Analyst’s Perspective
Since the 1980s, there has been a great expansion in financial services. The bull market has enticed many people into the investment fold from professionals to blue-collar workers. Larger firms have enhanced their services and smaller firms have also developed, notably hedge funds. This interest in investments has sparked a media binge of market-oriented television shows and publications. Although many people are investing more than ever, they are still not sure if they are getting value for their money.

Technology: 
The Calculating Single
You’re single. You’re energetic. You’re always on the go. You need answers, and you need them now. Welcome to the varied world of on-line calculators! Devices to answer many of your mathematical questions abound on the internet, ranging from the scientific to the strategic to the down-right silly. C’mon, take a few minutes and come calculate with me.
I first discovered on-line calculators by using one of the more common ones: the mortgage calculator. If you’re single and swinging a mortgage by yourself, you know every dollar saved is a huge help. With a minimum of mathematical ability (believe me, I know) you can now easily figure out the monthly payments on just about any mortgage with any down payment, interest rate or duration of loan. Once I appreciated the value of an on-line mortgage calculator, it led me to search for some of the other, more exotic types of calculators that the internet had to offer.

Business:
Thinking About Trying a Home Based Business? You Need To Read this.
Getting Your Priorities Straight

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