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He Ain’t Heavy, He’s my Match Date

February 10, 2020February 9, 2020 Posted in California, dating, firsts, gym, honesty, humor, online dating, weight loss, worstLeave a comment

(re-run) Ingrid had been on the online website for a little over a month. She had tried meeting a few guys but only if they were willing to email back and forth and actually pick up a phone and call. Fred had flirted and called, and now it was time for them to meet. He… Continue reading He Ain’t Heavy, He’s my Match Date

Worst Neighbors Ever

February 9, 2020February 9, 2020 Posted in abuse, children, dogs, humor, memoir, Nebraska, neighbors, relationships, worst2 Comments

When I was twenty-eight I bought my first house, in Omaha, on 50th Avenue, south of Leavenworth. It was a cute little two bedroom, one bath with a full basement and big fenced-in backyard. Since I wanted to get a dog, it seemed perfect. I had a budget, and this house was in my price… Continue reading Worst Neighbors Ever

What are your Intentions?

February 4, 2020February 3, 2020 Posted in California, cars, dad, dancing, dating, high school, relationships, worstLeave a comment

(re-run) David Rivers was a sophomore at Pinole High School when he invited his fellow classmate, Violet, to his school dance. She said yes, and he told her he’d pick her up at 7:00. When David got to Violet’s house, she wasn’t ready. Violet’s father led David to the question couch, where he grilled him… Continue reading What are your Intentions?

Prince Not So Charming

January 26, 2020January 25, 2020 Posted in California, dating, firsts, friends, girl friends, Halloween, holidays, house party, humor, last, memoir, narcissist, party, pick-up lines, relationships, worstLeave a comment

(re-run) He was dressed as Prince Charming. I was dressed as a 1930’s nurse from Samuel Merritt Nursing School in Oakland, admittedly a weird Halloween costume, but the woman at the estate sale had practically given it to me after I bought $200 worth of antiques for my vintage shop. My friend, Nancy, her niece,… Continue reading Prince Not So Charming

Judging from the Trends

January 25, 2020January 24, 2020 Posted in author, best, books, California, children, children's books, dinosaurs, humor, memoir, mom, relationships, trends, worstLeave a comment

(re-run) I was asked to judge a picture book contest. I am a picture book author of 29 books and also a mom of past picture-book fans. Picture books are books with both words and art, usually 28 to 64 pages, and usually for young children. The gift book people have figured out how to… Continue reading Judging from the Trends

On Guardian Angels

January 20, 2020January 18, 2020 Posted in best, California, church, humor, last, memoir, nature, relationships, religion, worst1 Comment

(re-run) A friend and I had a glass of wine together the other night and reflected back on our lives and the times we should have been died but didn’t. Some would call it luck. Others would call it having a guardian angel. Some would say that was a weird way to spend an evening.… Continue reading On Guardian Angels

Asinine Aspenite

January 16, 2020 Posted in Colorado, dancing, dating, humor, relationships, skiing, worstLeave a comment

Pam was living in Aspen Colorado, being a ski bum by day and working as a waitress by night. It was her early twenties, and life was an adventure. She met a nice guy on the chairlift. He was a part-time construction worker and a part-time ski instructor. He asked her out that night, to… Continue reading Asinine Aspenite

At Face Value

January 4, 2020 Posted in bartender, best, California, confidence, dating, firsts, humor, online dating, relationships, religion, worstLeave a comment

Mark was a good-looking bartender at an upscale restaurant, and full of confidence. He’d say his face was his moneymaker and that you need to use what your mama gave you. Mark went onto Bumble to find a date. He waited until a woman messaged him (that’s how Bumble works). Her photo showed a good-looking… Continue reading At Face Value

Spear Fishing, Anyone?

January 3, 2020 Posted in California, cars, dating, hunting, Monterey Bay, sports, travel, worstLeave a comment

Aaron and Katie decided to go spear fishing. He had just bought her a wet suit, and he was looking forward to introducing her to hunting in the ocean. The pair had been to Fort Bragg, where they dived for abalone. This time, Aaron took Katie to Monterey Bay, and they went through the gates… Continue reading Spear Fishing, Anyone?

The Way to a Man’s Heart is Salad?

December 16, 2019December 15, 2019 Posted in best, California, cars, college, Connecticut, dating, drinking, firsts, friends, girlfriends, holidays, house party, humor, marriage, marriage proposal, navy, Ohio, party, relationships, roommate, worstLeave a comment

(re-run) Bruce was a lieutenant in the navy, and he lived with four bachelor roommates. They’d been out to sea for six months and were back for six months. A guy could save up a lot of money in six months, so Bruce was able to buy a silver Jaguar XKE convertible. He nicknamed it… Continue reading The Way to a Man’s Heart is Salad?