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(A flashback to 8:55 PM, June 8. Year unknown, but I’d guess 2007.)
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A few days ago, I saw the most beautiful scene; two friends, who clearly hadn’t seen each other in a very long time, were reunited. She was startled [...] 
Last month, I read Marriage, a History: from Obedience to Intimacy, or How Love Conquered Marriage by Stephanie Coontz. Spiffy title, eh? The book’s even better!
I will not attempt to summarize this book. For one thing, it’s over 400 pages long, and them pages is dense. (Not like those 20 large-print-words-per-page [...] 
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In conversation, I refer to Ian my “boyfriend,” despite the fact that he’s well past boyhood and our relationship is more than friendly. Manfriend? “Lover” might be more accurate (if soppy), but I’d be afraid to say it in most social settings. Should we resurrect POSSLQ? “Partner” [...] 
(A flashback to May 9, 2007) (Image source) Those who know me well know that I am deeply, fervently, profoundly paranoid. When life doesn’t present me enough worries, I create my own. Recently, I was struck by a sobering realization; I have hogged more than my share of the world’s romance. It’s true! [...] 
(Have you ever been in a doomed relationship? Have you ever been in a doomed relationship, yet convinced yourself things were peachy keen? This post from February 02, 2007 is a now-hilarious peek at top-notch denial and foreshadowing.)
(Image source) My boyfriend Shortcake and I are perfect for each other; look at [...] 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, IAN! Sorry ladies, he’s taken. 
(While cleaning out my files, I found this snippet of fiction dated January 20, 2008. This one’s for Katie and Chrissy, the minds behind Far Away Literary Magazine.) (Winter Lovers by Zoja Trofimiuk. Image source) Rebobo is decidedly plain. She loves Jonagold, but knows he’s chasing a prettier girl. Rebobo can’t blame him, [...] 
(Revised and expanded since its original publication on June 12 2008, 7:07 am) This man is CLEARLY plotting something
The only James Blunt song ANYONE knew was “You’re Beautiful”. It was overplayed for months. Of course the song sold well, with its pretty melody, eye-catching video, and incessant reassurance— “You’re [...] 
Today marks four years since my first date with Mr. Jaunty (known in most circles as “Ian”). For reasons I can neither explain nor defend, we’ve always calculated our anniversary from that first date. Really, we didn’t function as a couple until two whole days later. If you’re up for some mushy gushing, you can [...] 
Many years ago, I received a tearful phone call from my little sister, Rachel. “Becky?” she said, voice quavering. My heart stopped, and I steeled myself for terrible news. Rachel sniffled, then wailed,“PINAFORE DIED!” Pinafore was my pet rat. Unable to stand, I crumpled to the floor and sobbed hysterically. Then-boyfriend Grackle was standing nearby [...] |
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