At the Bar

I felt the slight pressure on my shoulder The kind that promises the ride of your life, Before you read … More

Slipping

Watching the Packers this afternoon, I flash on my first date in the New Year of 1978, Madison, Wisconsin. Back … More

We’re in the middle of our meeting, drinking coffee at Starbucks. “Hold up your right hand,” she says. I do. … More

This morning I saw the trailer for a movie coming out shortly. I’m convinced that it will be the most … More

Let’s meet, you message, and she says sure,so right away you start mind-fumbling subjectsyou might discuss, things to talk about … More

If you want to pinpoint your origins, how far back do you go? How far back do you want to … More

I’ve been on at least three hundred first dates,and while I don’t believe anyone can everhave seen it all, I … More

“Isn’t that cute?” “Uh huh.” I’m sure it’s a question of time, that love may conquer all, but behind my … More

She tells me she has never been late for an event in her life. I examine my watch. It is … More

Begin with beer. Talk loud over the noise. Try the soup. Talk about work. Eat a burger. Talk about family. … More

We’d known each other, worked together in the record store, for nearly six months already. By the time she came … More

My eyes burning and blurry fixed on the Honolulu International Center arena where she’s with her family at a kung … More

So we sit “beside” each other. We’re noteven supposed to be touching now I know.Oh, how that’s so not beside … More

What are the three things you’re looking for most in a partner? Hmmm . . . Well, I want to start … More

I’ve been there and I can tell youexactly what it’s like. For sure youhoped she’d be someone special, the one, andwow … More