Category Archives: life

An Open Letter to the Men of Tinder

Posted on August 21, 2015 by travelfoodandlife

Dear Sirs, I write to offer some free and unsolicited advice from a smart, fun, independent woman regarding your search for a female companion on Tinder.  [AUTHOR’S NOTE: before you get all judgmental, many smart, fun, independent women have started … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to the Men of OK Cupid

Posted on July 5, 2015 by travelfoodandlife

Dear Sirs, I write to offer some free and unsolicited advice from a smart, fun, independent woman regarding your search for a female companion on OK Cupid.  Here is what goes through the mind of a smart, fun, independent woman … Continue reading →

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Filters

Posted on May 5, 2015 by travelfoodandlife

Back in the late 90s, the creators of “Thirtysomething” wrote a tv show called “Once and Again.”  It was about blended families and second chances, and it often made me cry, which I like in a tv show. Marin Hinkle played … Continue reading →

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Dating Discoveries

Posted on March 26, 2015 by travelfoodandlife

The matchmaker connected me with two more matches, both in the Dallas area.  The conversation with one didn’t go so well, but the conversation with the other was great.  He struck me as a thinker, he made me laugh, and … Continue reading →

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The Best of Intentions

Posted on March 9, 2015 by travelfoodandlife

I’ve been pretty open with my friends and family about working with a matchmaker.  I’ve also been open about where I’ve drawn my lines and what I’ve decided is important to me. Because I’m lucky, I have a lot of … Continue reading →

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Fizzle

Posted on March 4, 2015 by travelfoodandlife

This week should be the last gasp of winter in North Texas, and I hope this means that writing will get easier.  I mean, it’s never easy, but it would be great not to resent it. Last week, I flew … Continue reading →

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Judging

Posted on October 14, 2014 by travelfoodandlife

When is it ok to judge people?  We live in a time when calling someone “judge-y” can lead to hurt feelings and damaged friendships.  It’s useful, because it reminds people to try to be more open-minded.  I also try to … Continue reading →

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Flaws

Posted on October 7, 2014 by travelfoodandlife

I’ve been thinking about my bad habits and other things in my life that I would like to improve.  I want them to improve themselves without any input or work from me.  I realize this magical thinking means they won’t improve, … Continue reading →

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Itchy Feet

Posted on September 22, 2014 by travelfoodandlife

I want to move.  I hate moving.  When I moved into my parents’ house in early 2010 to housesit, none of us thought it would be for five years, much less the at least six, possibly seven we’re facing now.  … Continue reading →

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Another Fairy Tale

Posted on September 9, 2014 by travelfoodandlife

Once upon a time, there lived a beautiful princess who may or may not have had all the blessings and safety and comfort that princesses should have.  She grew up and met a handsome prince, who was the strongest and … Continue reading →

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