Testosterone Overload
They’re swarming. When my date went to the bathroom, a dashing young guy swooped in and charmed me. He showed me the menu and proceeded to comment on his favorite wines. “Feel free to try anything,” he instructed, after his…
Occupation Overload
It’s just a piece of paper. One page. Until now, I never fully realized the power of my resume. But then the phone calls started pouring in. Then the emails. Then more phone calls. “I’ve been trying to reach you….
I’ll make a brand new start of it, in old New York
Ever since I was a kid, I dreampt of moving to New York. I envisioned going to Princeton because I liked the sound of it. It echoed prestige. Ivy League Princeton. Then off to New York, of course. That was…
Strange Story of the Day
Every work day, after I eat my Lean Cuisine, I head to Specialty’s for a milk chocolate chip cookie. Today, I braved the cold and drizzle to the cookie counter a block and a half away. After ordering, I stepped…
The Anti-Cougar
cou·gar: a female who seeks the pleasure of younger males. The term came into my vocabulary a year ago when my friend started dating a younger guy. Her cub got a hold of her laptop, brought up the website urbancougar.com,…