Tag Archives: Relationships

Silver linings that shine brighter than all the diamonds in the world…

Posted on September 16, 2012 by

Balance exists in our lives. It is not always easy to see, and if you subscribe to certain eastern philosophies, you may never recognize this balance as it permeates myriad lifetimes. But, as I accuse some people of the need … Continue reading →

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Another True Story.

Posted on September 9, 2012 by

There are all sorts of things going on in my head right now that I should be focusing on, so instead I am going to tell a story about another person. This is probably sort of shady, but I think … Continue reading →

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Lies Lies Lies: THEY ARE GOING TO GET YOU.

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

love lies on and an and on and on and on and lies lies lies yeah (they’re gonna get you) lies lies lies yeah (they won’t forget you) lies lies lies yeah (they’re gonna get you) lies lies lies yeah … Continue reading →

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Summer.

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

It is cool and grey outside this morning. It is Monday. School started in San Francisco today. I will be back at work next Monday. So, this is the last Monday that I can basically do whatever it is I … Continue reading →

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More yogic wisdom, now applied to dating.

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

The sages always remind us that everyone we meet is a teacher. As you can imagine, someone like me might take great issue with this sort of sentiment. However, as with so many of these (not so) petty annoyances in … Continue reading →

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Tell me lies, lies, lies… sweet little lies.

Posted on June 24, 2012 by

When I was a little girl I used to tell lies. Little, stupid ones. I suppose they are called white lies, for whatever reason. I don’t remember why I did it, only that I was always eventually exposed and embarrassed. I … Continue reading →

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The Illusion of Perfection, part 1

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

I knew a couple once, in what was like another lifetime, that seemed like this absolutely RomCom reality. They were like perpetual honeymooners. It wasn’t just that they never fought, it was that they clearly, outwardly (and in every way) … Continue reading →

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A Letter, #7

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

Dr. Man… I was telling someone about Oscar Wao the other day and so of course you came to mind – how would I have ever had the chance to spend an evening in the company of one of my … Continue reading →

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An Urban Cowboy: You blend.

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

For the last month, I (inadvertently) conducted a social experiment. It was inadvertent insofar as I never really planned to be hosting a Cowboy in the City, but then, as we all know… the best laid plans… Anyhow, the experiment … Continue reading →

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Rule #1: Be sure you are not placed on the end of any group photo.

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

My parents recently moved back to the area. Apparently the true 1%ers they have spent a lifetime trying not to be, they are now going to be snowbirds, (of a sort, still choosing rather atypical resting points.) As this move … Continue reading →

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