Let's face it, Father's Day is not as easy as Mother's Day. Dads are quite content chillaxing on a quiet afternoon but we all still want to honour the dads in our lives anyway, right? I've been keeping tabs on some neat things that you may want to consider for this upcoming Father's … [Read more...]
OMG NO, DO NOT WANT.
I was just at the grocery store picking up produce to make baby food for my friend Aimee's little one, and the most beautiful man in the world was also there. He was tall and lithe, with effortlessly wavy brown hair and eyes that were poetic in their depth, wise, and so green. In a simpler time, I … [Read more...]
notes on dating – spilling the beans
It is said that on a first date with a man he will spill the beans. Not just a little bit of beans but the whole cup o beans.He will tell you in no uncertain terms exactly what his problems and hang ups are. He will tell you what went wrong in his marriage, his part in it, whether on … [Read more...]
Foreplay: the Response
A few days ago, Nancy from Flying Solo wrote a compelling post, aimed at her male readers, about the importance of foreplay in relationships. She outlined some excellent examples of how to woo a lady into intimacy... but, as a male reader of her blog, I fear I cannot let this topic go without … [Read more...]
Where’s My Magazine Cover?!
If you think the Dad in your life is clueless, it may not be his fault. Blame the media.I can hear you already. Oh, c'mon Shawn, the media? How passé. How trite. How convenient. Let me explain.There is no denying that gender roles still exist in our society. … [Read more...]
What a Dad Wants
Last week was my husband's birthday. I like to pride myself on being a great gift giver, and in years past I've given concert tickets, airline tickets, surpise getaways, scuba diving lessons and other awesome presents. This year, however, I was a little stumped. Almost fourteen years into our … [Read more...]