Category Archives: men

Back to the drawing board

This is how my morning started out. I had no sooner plopped myself in my desk chair at 8:45 am when the phone rang. It was a partner in my office with whom I have a good working relationship. He … Continue reading

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We have changed but we’re still the same

Today, dear readers, I got an email from my ex-fiance for the first time in about 6 months. Last time we emailed it was because I was thinking about getting rid of Noodles after his vicious attacks. (Now, as Noodles … Continue reading

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Dealbreakers

So I have been writing a lot about my dating life lately…such as it is. I’ve been pondering recently what things are reasonable criteria by which to eliminate potential suitors, and which are things that I could afford to relax … Continue reading

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Seriously?? Or, the Wonders of Online Dating

As you know, dear readers, I have been (re) trying the online dating thing, with no success. I have come thisclose to just throwing up my hands and throwing in the towel. And today, I remembered why. Two different guys … Continue reading

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Sweetheart, bitterheart, now I can tell you apart

Does anyone not love that song by Feist? I just can’t get it out of my head! The thing is, contrary to that line in the song, I don’t seem to be able to tell the good guys from the … Continue reading

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I don’t wanna dream about the things that I used to need…

Hello, dear readers, and I hope you had a fantastic weekend. Mine felt sort of abbreviated because I got roped into spending all day Saturday in the office, but I made up for it today by taking a big nap, … Continue reading

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Isn’t it Ironic

Two blog posts in one night? I guess tonight I am really enjoying the sound of my own “voice.” So you, dear readers, know all about the erstwhile mancation. And you know that it was pretty much the worst mancation … Continue reading

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Cyber-Crushing

Is it actually possible to have a crush on someone you’ve never…well, actually met? I posed this question to T. today in the context of the new guy I’ve been emailing with, and she reassured me that yes, if it’s … Continue reading

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Dating in L.A.: a Recap

Good evening, dear readers. In yesterday’s post I mentioned that I’ve been dating in L.A. for five years. (Actually, it’s almost 6 years. Even though I first moved to Southern California in 1998, I went to college in the Inland … Continue reading

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Five Years of Dating in Los Angeles (and Counting)

Last week after getting back from Ohio, dear readers, was jam packed with playing catch-up at work and lots of fun plans during the week, which left no time to fill you in on the life of Little Miss Law! … Continue reading

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