Realism vs. Romance

Valentine’s Day is a couple days away and, like so many previous years, I don’t have a valentine this year. Now, I’m not feeling sorry for myself, but when I’m surrounded by lovey-dovey couples, it does prompt some soul-searching. I’m the romantic sort. I love all the things we tend to roll our eyes at: [...]

Going to the Chapel

My friend K got married on Saturday. In some ways, it’s very strange to see my friends getting married because I feel so far away from that myself. But I enjoy being able to celebrate with them, even with my wedding dislike. I’ve always been a bit of a wedding cynic – not because I [...]