Someone is stalking my fiance. Calling repeatedly, not saying anything, dead silence. Dean said he’d figured out who it was. While he’s telling me this last night, she calls again. He looked at me, “What should I do?” I rolled…
Archives for January 2010
Housing Opportunity
Listen all you artists, teachers, non-profit workers. I was at a very packed Writers with Drinks event last night. The people surrounding my table were all writers, editors, fact-checkers. Some of them chatted dismally about how little money they were…
On a Budget
I spend freely: glasses of wine, books from Amazon, donations, face products from Sephora, groceries from Safeway, flavored teas, furniture, lighting. I buy rounds of drinks. I try the newest restaurants in the city. Everything gets charged to my credit…
The Single Life
I had drinks yesterday with friends–one of whom chose the Cosmopolitan bar on Spear. I can’t remember the last time I went to happy hour. If I choose a venue for apres-work drinks, it’s a quiet wine bar where I’m…
Marriage Prep 101
A few months ago, I signed us up for a non-denominational, Yelp-approved marriage prep course. We learned about compatibility, expectations, communication, conflict resolution, intimacy, and commitment. That was back when every night was date night, we laughed constantly, and texted…
A Loving Tribute
Here is the touching tribute that Dean’s mother wrote about her mom who recently passed away. I thought it was so kind to include me. Dean’s sister read it to us tonight when we were on the phone. It’s so…
Trying Engagement
Many years ago, I was in wine country to celebrate a friend’s upcoming nuptials. Half of us were single. The other half were newly-married. I’ll never forget what someone said as we discussed being single and being married. “I remember right…
Me the Landlord
I think it’s really weird that I’m a landlord, collecting checks, scheduling a plumber to take care of the toilet, refunding deposits. If I learned one thing from checking out several tenants, it’s this: your place will never be the…
Give Back
Give and ye shall receive. The days of selfishness are over. I eat and drink at church, I have them automatically deduct from my credit card. I benefited from scholarships at all of my schools, I consistently donate to my…
2010 Resolutions
My resolutions almost always come true. It’s weird, but they become fact. I read what I wrote for 2009 and smiled. I never reread them until now. But they happened. Maybe it’s because they’re realistic and manageable. Maybe it’s because…