This winter I decided I would commit to online dating. I wouldn't do it half assed. I'd actually pay for a site. I'd actually message people and not wait for them to find me. I would go out on at least two dates with people, if they asked. I was confident. I know many people who have found the loves … [Read more...]
Twice As Nice: Celebrating Chanukah After Divorce
It's Chanukah, the Jewish festival of lights. And this year, we've spent twice the amount of time celebrating. Why? Because I'm part of two families now! We had our first party with my side of the family. My parents hosted me and my siblings and all their grandchildren as well as my boyfriend and … [Read more...]
Dating Again? What You Should Wear On A First Date
If you’re newly single, dating is hard at the best of times. But knowing what to wear can help get you off on the right foot. I chatted with Erica Phelan, President of Runway Luxe, a fun urban brand of clothes, for some advice on fashion, accessories and how to pull it all together for the perfect … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Kevin O’Leary’s Cold Hard Truth On Family, Kids & Money
Here's the truth. I wish someone had given me this advice years ago. I really found Kevin O'Leary's most recent book, The Cold Hard Truth on Family, Kids and Money, an eye opener. I'm planning on passing this onto my teenage son next. He's only 14 but the future is already on his mind. Questions … [Read more...]
the 10 cardinal sins of on line dating
1. Thou shalt not post photos thinner or younger than thou art 2. Thou shalt not believe everything thou seeth or readeth 3. Thou shalt not include pictures with large stuffed animals, lizards, thine mother, thou wearing clown's nose or posing with life size Disney characters. 4. When thou … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-heart and head
As the winter winds litter London with lonely heartsOh the warmth in your eyes swept me into your armsWas it love or fear of the cold that led us through the night?For every kiss your beauty trumped my doubtAnd my head told my heart"Let love grow"But my heart told my head"This time noThis time … [Read more...]
my bad girl moment as the other woman
So I went to a high school reunion last week and it was THE WEIRDEST FEELING ON EARTH Like a time warp There was some good and deep and hard emotion around it but there were also some laughs It actually was for the year ahead of me but I was included because I was pals with many in that … [Read more...]
In The Beginning
Dan and I met in High School. We hung out in the same group and over time we just became a couple. We were together all of the time anyway so why not? Looking back I see that our relationship was really formed on convenience. It worked for us to be together and it was easy. We loved each other in a … [Read more...]
the problem with sleeping alone
The problem with sleeping alone is that you get very good at it. Then when you do share a bed with another- not a child with a green rabbit, or another with study notes or boy troubles- but you know, someone with both an X and a Y chromosome, you may not acclimatise right away. You may see … [Read more...]
be forward
The other day someone I hardly know said "I hope I am not being too forward but I would like to introduce you to a friend of mine" It made me think about how that is one of my favourite phrases in the English Language. Don't you love when someone you don't know says "I hope I am not being too … [Read more...]