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"Emily Stimpson has written a book that manages to be light-hearted about the serious subject of singleness for Catholic women, but is still full of practical, nitty-gritty suggestions for growing through difficulties. Always uplifting, "The Catholic Girls Survival Guide for the Single Years," offers timeless truths that help women see beyond current circumstances to grasp the bigger picture of life as a beloved daughter of God. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is a single Catholic woman or anyone who wants to learn how to love single women better. I don t know of another book that does what this book does for single women it s simply outstanding! Kimberly Hahn, Author "Life-Giving Love"

"Wow. This is a good book. A really good book. That very rare kind of singles' book that strikes the perfect balance between honesty and optimism. The kind of book I wish I'd written myself. The book you should read if you're single, female and . . . well, breathing." MaryBeth Bonacci, Author "Real Love"

"The Catholic Girl s Survival Guide for the Single Years is a delightful, easy read, full of insight and advice from someone who speaks from experience. Stimpson s advice is practical, relevant and encouraging; her writing style humorous and down to earth; her scope broad, covering major questions with which single women wrestle. A thoroughly enjoyable, refreshing guide for living a sane and spirited single life, women will find themselves returning to it for a needed boost of inspiration or consolation. For women whose current singleness was not part of the plan , this book is a must read!" Anastasia Northrop, Founder and Director, National Catholic Singles Conference

"I am secure enough in my masculinity to admit publicly that I LOVE this book. Emily Stimpson covers a serious subject, an important subject, but she does it in a way that's never dour or dire or desperate. In fact, she made this married guy laugh out loud over and over again. I have five daughters, and they'll all be better off for befriending this book. As for me: Miss Stimpson has helped me to appreciate all the fussing that goes on in my (estrogen-powered) home over babies and puppies and cashmere sweaters." Mike Aquilina, Author, "Love in the Little Things" --Endorsement

"Emily Stimpson has written a book that manages to be light-hearted about the serious subject of singleness for Catholic women, but is still full of practical, nitty-gritty suggestions for growing through difficulties. Always uplifting, "The Catholic Girls Survival Guide for the Single Years," offers timeless truths that help women see beyond current circumstances to grasp the bigger picture of life as a beloved daughter of God. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is a single Catholic woman or anyone who wants to learn how to love single women better. I don t know of another book that does what this book does for single women it s simply outstanding! Kimberly Hahn, Author "Life-Giving Love"

"Wow. This is a good book. A really good book. That very rare kind of singles' book that strikes the perfect balance between honesty and optimism. The kind of book I wish I'd written myself. The book you should read if you're single, female and . . . well, breathing." MaryBeth Bonacci, Author "Real Love"

"The Catholic Girl s Survival Guide for the Single Years is a delightful, easy read, full of insight and advice from someone who speaks from experience. Stimpson s advice is practical, relevant and encouraging; her writing style humorous and down to earth; her scope broad, covering major questions with which single women wrestle. A thoroughly enjoyable, refreshing guide for living a sane and spirited single life, women will find themselves returning to it for a needed boost of inspiration or consolation. For women whose current singleness was not part of the plan , this book is a must read!" Anastasia Northrop, Founder and Director, National Catholic Singles Conference

"I am secure enough in my masculinity to admit publicly that I LOVE this book. Emily Stimpson covers a serious subject, an important subject, but she does it in a way that's never dour or dire or desperate. In fact, she made this married guy laugh out loud over and over again. I have five daughters, and they'll all be better off for befriending this book. As for me: Miss Stimpson has helped me to appreciate all the fussing that goes on in my (estrogen-powered) home over babies and puppies and cashmere sweaters." Mike Aquilina, Author, "Love in the Little Things" --Endorsement

Smart, witty, fresh, fun, and comprehensive The Catholic Girls s Survival Guide to the Single Yearsis terrific! I couldn t put it down and I m not single! It s packed with practically everything affecting single girls and women their identity, vocation, dos and don ts of dating, sex, chastity, the biological clock, career, prayer, adjusting, virtues, theology of the body, and so much more. I plan to give a copy to each of my single daughters.
—Donna-Marie Cooper O Boyle, EWTN TV Host and author of numerous Catholic books including Embracing Motherhood and Rooted in Love: Our Calling as Catholic Women --Endorsement

"Emily Stimpson has written a book that manages to be light-hearted about the serious subject of singleness for Catholic women, but is still full of practical, nitty-gritty suggestions for growing through difficulties. Always uplifting, "The Catholic Girls Survival Guide for the Single Years," offers timeless truths that help women see beyond current circumstances to grasp the bigger picture of life as a beloved daughter of God. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is a single Catholic woman—or anyone who wants to learn how to love single women better. I don’t know of another book that does what this book does for single women—it’s simply outstanding! Kimberly Hahn, Author "Life-Giving Love"

"Wow. This is a good book. A really good book. That very rare kind of singles' book that strikes the perfect balance between honesty and optimism. The kind of book I wish I'd written myself. The book you should read if you're single, female and . . . well, breathing." MaryBeth Bonacci, Author "Real Love"

"The Catholic Girl’s Survival Guide for the Single Years is a delightful, easy read, full of insight and advice from someone who speaks from experience. Stimpson’s advice is practical, relevant and encouraging; her writing style humorous and down to earth; her scope broad, covering major questions with which single women wrestle. A thoroughly enjoyable, refreshing guide for living a sane and spirited single life, women will find themselves returning to it for a needed boost of inspiration or consolation. For women whose current singleness was not part of “the plan”, this book is a must read!" Anastasia Northrop, Founder and Director, National Catholic Singles Conference

"I am secure enough in my masculinity to admit publicly that I LOVE this book. Emily Stimpson covers a serious subject, an important subject, but she does it in a way that's never dour or dire or desperate. In fact, she made this married guy laugh out loud—over and over again. I have five daughters, and they'll all be better off for befriending this book. As for me: Miss Stimpson has helped me to appreciate all the fussing that goes on in my (estrogen-powered) home over babies and puppies and cashmere sweaters." Mike Aquilina, Author, "Love in the Little Things"


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Teenager's Guide to Presidential Elections, Part 1: Meanness



Before I Begin

I know you're too young to vote. But when have you ever turned away from a story with lies, betrayal, and sex? No, I'm not hawking the latest teen novel. I'm talking about the drama of American politics. Enjoy!

Meanness

"If you can't say somethin' nice, don't say nothin' at all." That was the sage advice passed down to Thumper in the Disney animated classic Bambi. As teenagers, you've probably heard that age-old line a million times already. The presidential candidates have heard it, too, only it didn't quite sink in with them. From now till the election, they'll be bombarding us with nonstop negative campaigning, deploying their favorite weapon: Meanness!

Attack ads, mudslinging, and character assassination are just some of the delightful methods each candidate will use to disgrace his opponent. The recent televised debates gave us a taste of their ruthlessness while spiking our outrage. We fumed at their shameful conduct; steamed over their childish bickering. The live audiences jeered and booed, like they were ringside at a wrestling match. And as we watched this display of incivility with disgust... we ate it up!

TV has profited nicely from our thirst for viewing people being mistreated. We crave seeing humiliation rewarded on reality shows. Watching courtroom judges twist justice into ridicule is what we live for. And if you think you're watching for any other reason, catch that popular cooking show sometime, count the foul language "bleeps," then tell me what that has to do with the culinary arts!

Calm down, you say. Get over it! It's all harmless fun. Well, maybe it is. But like it or not, this cultural phenomenon affects our decision-making, and that's where the playfulness ends.

Our obsession with bad behavior has now made meanness socially acceptable. Road rage is just another form of self-expression. Inflicting bodily injury on perfect strangers is merely interactive communication. Imagine how dull your youth culture would be without cyberbullying.

But to the extent that meanness influences our judgment, sending the wrong candidate to the White House may not only be harmful, it can be deadly! Reality shows may innocently boost TV's bottom line, but misguided presidential power can spread fear, promote hostility, and even lead to war, if one feels so inclined to go there.

Former president George H. W. Bush once imagined the United States as a "kinder, gentler nation." It was a bold vision, even though his seed of optimism never flowered.

But there may yet be a chance to uproot that mean streak from presidential campaign politics. As Congress struggles with their Campaign Finance Reform Bill, I propose that they consider attaching The Thumper Amendment -- a brief addendum that begins, "If you can't say somethin' nice... "

Next time -- Part 2: Partying

Bruce Edwards is author of THE AGE OF AMY series of books for young adults. Visit http://www.ageofamy.com/ to read excerpts and enjoy video, audio, and text posts in Bruce's Blog Booth.


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