Speaking of random online dating nonsense. One of the other messages in my inbox must have, certainly, set a record for the most egregious oversharing with a total stranger, ever. I was informed, by this guy who seemed to want to go out with me (because why else would he be writing) that he’s a [...]

Have I ever mentioned how much I love brunch? I love brunch. Going out to brunch and also having friends over for brunch. I love the way people can just arrive when they arrive, and come and go over the course of the afternoon. Casual and mellow. Anyway, I had some friends over for brunch [...]

I officially suck at coming up with titles and catch-phrases. Anyone who reads this blog on a somewhat regular basis already knows this. It’s just not something I have a knack for. And (probably) because of that I am uber-appreciative of people who ARE good at it. So I kinda swooned when I first watched [...]

Most people think of me as a longtime fan of online dating.  And I am. But I’m always relieved when a guy cuts through the layers of potential BS to say, in the first or second email, “hey you seem cool, let’s just skip all this email/phone call stuff and meet.” Because when it comes [...]

I’ve rarely been accused of being shy. But I am a Gemini. So while there’s a part of me that thrives in social situations, there’s another part of me that likes to just stay home and read. And lately, I gotta admit, the quiet side of me has been pretty much in control. I’ve turned [...]