My friend Zac is moving to New Orleans tomorrow. This friend Zac. The one who once wrote that Harlem is at the center of today’s creative universe. If you ask my friend Zac why he’s moving to New Orleans tomorrow I’d guess he’d say one of a few things. He’s ready to take a break from Manhattan. He’s inspired by the art and culture and …
July 2010
The husband litmus test
admin - July 27, 2010
–> Time to come clean about something I think will prove wildly helpful regarding the pursuit of correct life partners. …that or forever confirm that I’m a total nut case. I’m willing to take the risk. There is a universal standard by which I uphold all men who reach the point of wow-I-like-this-guy in my head. Not like – has a solid 401K (I’m not …
The other side of yesterday’s story or, today’s dose of chills
admin - July 15, 2010
After yesterday’s post I received the following e-mail from one “M” – the female half of yesterday’s “Sed” story. Subject line: We don’t play baseball in Scotland, but I still get the metaphor. M had a few things to clarify, a few more to expand upon, and a story about risk-taking in the name of romance that will give you chills. It’s published here with …
Baseball metaphors and the most major romantic decisions
admin - July 14, 2010
–> It wasn’t until my friend – we’ll call him Sed – posed the question relative to his own life-decision that I realized I’ve never tackled the when-do-you-take-the-major-romantic-leap-of-faith? issue. We’ve been through should-I-go-on-a-second-date-with-him-or-not? and should-I-break-up-with-her-or-no? And of course is-this-game-playing-ever-going-to-turn-into-something-real-or-not? But what about do I ask her to move clear across the country for me after we’ve known each other for 6 months? Or, do I …
Suburban Sabbatical Week 10: My Busband and me
admin - July 12, 2010
I realize it’s been weeks since I’ve updated on my suburban Summer. It’s not for lack of material. It’s just that once I start in on a topic – no matter the direction – it somehow downward spirals into the conclusion that living 1.5 hours bus-ride-hours away from your entire existence suuuucks. And I try not to say sucks too much; it upsets my Mom. …
What if no one’s parents paid for anything after college?
admin - July 7, 2010
High time for another series (because those have been so successful for us…), I think. What If _______? in which we pose an unthinkable question relating to the 20-nothing life then imagine how it would unfold if it came true.(The “we” part happens when you submit comments) Post #1: What if no one’s parents paid for anything after college? I mean no one’s and anything. …
Disclaimer: this post has no relevance to my current life. In fact I have, as of late, been the opposite of disappointed. I just wish I could say the same for some friends slash acquaintances – hence this post.Have you ever been disappointed? And (though this is probably a given) I mean because of a relationship issue. Not like someone didn’t call back after they …