Clash of the Mental Faculties

“Reality continues to ruin my life.” – Calvin, from Calvin & Hobbes I’m sure there are psychologists out there who would have a field day with the fact that I have quite a bit in common with a fictional, comic-book 6-year-old bent on world domination. I mean, not the brag or anything, but I was [...]

Adventures in Online Dating, Vol. 1

A few years ago, when some of my friends started getting engaged and then getting married, I was mostly happy for them. I didn’t particularly feel left out or jealous – after all, I wasn’t interested in being married then. I’ve been a bridesmaid a number of times now and, aside from uncomfortable bras and [...]

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: [...]