Holiday romantic comedies are my not-so-secret indulgence. The movies are admittedly predictable, but the anticipation and familiarity provide a degree of comfort and satisfaction. And the inevitable happy endings lift my spirits and warm my heart. The seasonal films have …
Who me? Write a blog? You must be jesting. Watch out for flying pigs and a cold front down below. Because against type, I’m launching a site…and writing a blog.
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- November 4, 2024
At a recent social gathering, I asked if anyone had any dating disaster stories that they were willing to share. I was regaled with cringeworthy tales of dates gone awry. Many of the incidents revolved around car troubles. The first …
- October 7, 2024
My mother-in-law reaches a major milestone this week – she celebrates her 90th birthday. She is the beloved matriarch of a large extended family, and all her children are traveling to Southern California to celebrate and honor her. We are …
- September 9, 2024
My husband attended a college that was in close proximity to the ski slopes. He scrimped and saved so he could purchase a discounted student ski pass. He’d grown up skiing on a regular basis at Mt. Baldy and Big …
- August 12, 2024
Today is my husband’s birthday, so I decided to write a post with him in mind. I met my husband many moons ago when I was a starry-eyed teenager. We were both college students on summer break at the time, …
- July 15, 2024
My husband has a never-ending supply of dating disaster stories. And he’s always willing to share. Some tales poke fun at him. Other incidents focus an embarrassing spotlight on his date. The stories you are about to read are true. …
- June 17, 2024
My husband kissed an older woman. It was long ago, before the term “cougar” had been coined. He was in kindergarten. She was in first grade. Ah, young puppy love. Although they remained friends over the years, the kiss was …
- May 20, 2024
Dating disaster stories are like fishing tales, they get bigger and better with time. My husband reluctantly recounted his first date, an evening that will live on in infamy. He’s a good sport and said I could share the embarrassing …
- April 22, 2024
Before I launch a series of dating disaster blog posts, I thought I’d start with a meet-cute story…my own. My husband and I met at a dance that my law school roommate convinced me to attend. She didn’t meet anyone …
- March 25, 2024
In case you can’t tell from the title, I like alliteration. It rolls off the tongue. I also like clever puns, good jokes, and humorous tales. It must be in my DNA or have something to do with my upbringing. …
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