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September 27, 2000

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2000

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F R O M T H E E D I T O R

This issue I’m adding a new feature. Many of you have been asking for
a good source of love quotes so I thought I would share one each week.
I hope you enjoy the new addition.

I received this nice note from one of my subscribers the other day and
thought I would share it with you.

“I was reading your email one day and saw you mention your book “The
RoMANtic’s Guide” and realized that it would make a wonderful addition
to a wedding gift. I purchased one at Barnes & Noble and gave it to
the bride and groom along with some other things. I got a thank you
card from them with the note that everyone really liked the book so
much that the bride had to make sure it was among her gifts when all
the people left. That goes to show you that your book was more
important than the rest of the gifts.

I want to say thanks to you. — Joy Donofrio”

No, thanks to you Joy for helping spread more romance in the world.

Have a quotable week. — Michael

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I T ‘ S T H E L I T T L E T H I N G S

Running through the sprinklers with your playmate.

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W E E K L Y C O N T E S T

Last week’s winner was Greg Jones of Dallas, Texas. His creative idea
was *A Pearl of Great Thought.*

Read all the great submissions at:
http://theromantic.com/stories/jewelry/main.htm Please note that the
bottom four stories were NOT part of last week’s contest.

This week’s contest is on BIRTHDAYS. What is a unique way you helped
celebrate someone’s birthday (or your own)?

The prize is a new copy of Not Now Honey, I’m Watching the Game: What
to Do When Sports Come Between You and Your Mate by Kevin Quirk
(Fireside, $12.00)

Stories must be received by Monday, October 2 to qualify for the
prize.

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L O V E Q U O T E

Any time that is not spent on love is wasted.
– Tasso

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T I P O F T H E W E E K

PLAYING MIND GAMES
by Michael Webb

Do you like playing games? I do, especially mind games — ones that
get you to think.

Every few weeks I’ll ask Athena to guess how many subscribers I now
have to this e-zine. She has three chances to get it right and
collect a *prize* which might be a kiss on the forehead, a piece of
candy or some other small gesture.

When Athena does the grocery shopping alone (we usually go together)
she gives me three chances to guess what percentage discount she saved
on groceries by using coupons (we’re pretty frugal).

The Three Guesses Game is a regular part of our relationship.

Here are some other questions you can give your sweetheart three
chances to answer.

Where would I like to take my next vacation?
What am I making for dinner?
What restaurant would I like to try out next?
I bought you a present. What is it?
Guess how many clients I signed up at work today?

I am sure you can come up with many more.

For many people, their relationship has become a monotonous routine
and operates on auto-pilot. Turn your relationship into a game and
have a lot of fun doing it. The best part is that with this game you
both win.

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Spice up your love life with 500 L.ovemaking Tips & Secrets
http://theromantic.com/lovemaking.htm

Discover 300 Creative Dates at
http://theromantic.com/creativedates.htm

100 Bedroom Games for Couples
http://theromantic.com/games.htm

Learn the 50 Secrets of Blissful Relationships at
http://www.50secrets.com/

There is A Better Way To Date
http://theromantic.com/abetterway.htm

Read about The Romantic’s Guide to Popping the Question at
http://www.howtoproposemarriage.com/

You can purchase Michael Webb’s bestseller, The Romantic’s Guide:
Hundreds of Creative Tips for a Lifetime of Love, at bookstores
nationwide, Amazon.com or BN.com
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~~~  Who is Michael Webb?     ~~~

He is:
Athena’s loving husband
Father to Ashton and Ireland
Best-selling author
* The Romantic’s Guide: 100s of Creative Tips for a Lifetime of Love
* The Romantic’s Guide to Popping the Question
* 50 Secrets of Blissful Relationships
* 50 More Secrets of Blissful Relationships
* 300 Creative Dates
* 1000 Questions for Couples
* A Better Way to Date
* 500 Lovemaking Tips & Secrets
Founder, National Resurrect Romance Week (second full week in Aug)
Syndicated Columnist, “TheRomantic.com Column”
Romance/Relationship expert on over 500 TV/radio stations
Founder, TheRomantic.com
Founder, Love One Another Foundation