Meeting Places and Romance
It's Quarter To Three: Could it be that I am not alone in my wakeful state?
Adrienne G. Cannon writes: Since I am already at home, I can’t have "one for the road" but maybe a cup of tea will soothe me. I drink it slowly and try to compose my thoughts for the new day. I glance out of the window and see other windows that are illuminated. Could it be that I am not alone in my wakeful state? I am cheered by that concept. Insomnia must be universal. Maybe it serves some purpose. more »
Elaine Soloway's Rookie Widow Series: Jealousy At The Gym; A Resting Place In The Garden of Eden; From Third Wheel to Driver's Seat
Elaine Soloway writes: I won't change my appearance or wardrobe to hook a guy. In my earlier single stage, I wore 3-inch heels, clothing I deemed alluring, and shopped at Victoria's Secret for the 'just in case' dates. Now, I refuse to dye my grey hair, get Botox or plastic surgery, or don anything that doesn't stretch. more »
Interracial marriage: Who is ‘marrying out’?
In 2013, a record-high 12% of newlyweds married someone of a different race, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of census data. Looking beyond newlyweds, 6.3% of all marriages were between spouses of different races in 2013, up from less than 1% in 1970. Some racial groups are more likely to intermarry than others. Of the 3.6 million adults who got married in 2013, 58% of American Indians, 28% of Asians, 19% of blacks and 7% of whites have a spouse whose race was different from their own. more »
Did I Miss Something? Belated Thoughts on a Matchmaker's Skill
Joan L. Cannon writes: That summer, I was staying in the country with a recently widowed friend. She was aware that the previous winter I'd broken an engagement with a college classmate and had emerged a bit emotionally bruised. Having more or less sworn off men for the time being, I reluctantly agreed to her suggestion, feeling assured that he wouldn't accept anyway. He'd shown no particular interest in me before, other than displaying very pleasant manners. He accepted.
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