Remember that time you got SO drunk at Phoenix Sky Harbor airport before a flight to Burbank, that by the time you boarded your plane, not only had you ordered another drink, but you'd also purchased ... [ Read More ]
Cracker Jacks of Joy
If I have a mantra for 2014 it is this: WORDS MATTER. I lost one of my closest friends this week and now it has become her words that I want to hear. I want to hear Andrea say once again, ... [ Read More ]
Family Traditions
Here in the United States, we set aside one Sunday in June to honor fatherhood and celebrate paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. (HAPPY FATHER’S DAY, POPS!) But in our family, the ... [ Read More ]
Hope Still Floats
Exactly two years ago, on October 1, 2010, I was rolled out of surgery and heard my doctor utter words that would change the course of my life forever. . . “It doesn’t look good...” What was ... [ Read More ]
An Open Letter to Myself
There’s this funny thing about writing a “Dating & Relationship” advice column ~ it implies I’ve got this whole “relationship” thing nailed down (no pun intended). HA {insert laugh track here}. ... [ Read More ]
Logging off from ‘Weiner’net Dating
Oh sweet cheeks, look at you just sitting there as deflated as a beach ball in December! I know, I know. This whole online dating process just makes you want to choke a baby or slap your own face ... [ Read More ]
Camshafted in Texas
“This is Texas. Change your plates or move back,” read the Post-It© note that someone stuck on my side-mirror a few months ago. “To hell with California,” it continued. “WAIT, WHAT? Why ... [ Read More ]
Male Order Bride
He walks into the bar most nights with his shoulders slouched down as his heavy feet scuff loudly against the cement floor - but not tonight. With dark eyes that match the hair dye he uses to color ... [ Read More ]
Male Polish
I've purchased several bottles of nail polish simply because I'm inexplicably drawn to the name. I tend to gravitate toward varying shades of Red. I am even the proud owner of one bottle of "Friar, ... [ Read More ]
Messin’ with Texas
Wow, I have no idea how some girl named Debbie did all of Dallas when this one is just hoping to get a date in this state. Truth is, I didn’t move to Texas to find a man. I came to find fresh ... [ Read More ]