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Linkapalooza: The Dulling of Feelings (and other Musings)
Well, *I* have had an interesting week...what about you? Do you probably need THIS to make you soooo happy? Oh, Sin Button, you naughty, naughty thing. Image originally found here. And now MOAR...
View ArticleKeep it Simple
Keep it simple. With your wants, desires and problems. What do you really want? Boil it down to a simple phrase. To say, "I want get married, have a family, live happily ever after" is a little too...
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Dating is Nice Again with CBS's "3"
While you all are on a disgusting emotional hangover from Bachelor Pad last night (if you watch that sort of thing...which I can't stop doing because I have the brain damage), I have good news! CBS,...
View ArticleOnline Dating Tips for Dudes: 4 Ways to Improve your Online Dating Profile
Oh look, I made a video...where apparently I am completely cross-eyed in the main still. THANK YOU, YOUTUBE. Enjoy!
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Three Musings on Divorce
Lately, I've been getting a lot of emails, Facebook messages and backlinks to my writing on divorce and I have a few things to say. First, thank you. The reason I wrote about divorce in the first place...
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Linkapalooza: Side Crow, Puppies and "I love you" in the midst of a fight
So, I did side crow for the first time in yoga this week. Still working on that whole, "You shouldn't look like you're in horrific pain" thing with my face. But otherwise, am pretty pumped that I did...
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Your Help Needed: Break-up Advice
After a soggy, snotty summer, it's looking like fall might be...drier. It's becoming less and less strange to hear myself genuinely laughing again at random things. I'm not surprised when I have a...
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Oh Hey, that's Me! Interview in Columbus Alive
Photo by Tessa BergColumbus Alive was gracious enough to do an interview of me for their weekly Q & A. I talked TNR, writing, and how we're all emotionally complex creatures. I would also like to...
View ArticleYour Opinion Matters (OR DOES IT!?) (Addendum: It does)
We interrupt this regularly scheduled Linkapalooza to shamelessly flatter you (and then ask for your help). You all are smart people, right? (YES, YOU ARE!) And you like to give your opinions? (YES,...
View Article3 Things Rick Springfield Can Teach You About Dating and Relationships
I had the opportunity(?) to see Rick Springfield in concert recently. And lo, it was a shitshow and is burned upon my brain space. Forevsies. The singer of Jessie's Girl is 63 and is, for all intents...
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Why Don't You Tell Me How You Really Feel? (Survey Results and WINNER!)
Dudes! And Ladies! And Assorted Pervs! THANK YOU so much for taking my survey. Your responses were extremely helpful and will be instrumental in finishing up How to be Dumped. First, though, WE HAVE A...
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Libero: Music by Mike Wojniak
Late summer/early fall is my favorite time of year to take a road trip. Things are cooling off, winding down, and the scenery and light is at its most splendid. When I drive, good driving music is a...
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Linkapalooza: First Dates and Body Image Advice (via Amy Poehler)
Two of my favorite Someecards of late (I've been posting these on the How to be Dumped Facebook page, too!): I ADORE this first date story. It is both devious and endearing. Some good points here: why...
View ArticleHow to Dress for Yoga
Oh hi! As you may know, I have the privilege of working from home. I love the freedom of setting my own hours, being able to focus without interruption, and sipping a cup of coffee from my own dining...
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Linkapalooza: Stop Whining and Other Words of Encouragement
Happy Friday, everyone! This week I turned 33 (JESUS YEAR!) and worked until all hours of the night three days in a row. So, not too shabby. :) Here's a picture of me 29 years ago. Don't you just want...
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33 Things I've Learned in 33 Years
It's official. I'm 33 years old. Don't worry, though. I'm still not above mixing a classic red lip with a Cats Playing Keytar with Lighting Bolts t-shirt. I wrote the bulk of this post at 1 a.m. the...
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All Hail the Heat Beast: Dogs Get Religion
It's starting to feel like fall around here, and since I work from home, I dragged out the portable heater pretty early. I thought that I would be the one most happy about the warmth. I was wrong. The...
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I Don't Get It
He and I often talk about relationships. We've been friends for years, weathering my divorce, and his break-ups, consuming buckets of coffee and more than a few beers. We are both kind of "in the...
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Mini-Manifesto, Fall 2012
Ummmm, so I realized that my post yesterday was all mopey-dopey, "sad single lady dies alone in apartment, face is eaten by cats"-like, and some of you kind of very wonderfully were like, "Um, WTF?"...
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Quotes to Make You Think, Smile and Move
The sun is shining in the 'bus today, so I thought I'd share a little sunshine with you. Here are a few photos I've taken recently, and some words that have inspired me, made me think, made me move or...
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