For the past couple of weeks, I've mainly been playing email tag with a couple of guys, have texted and talked to Bachelor #3 once or twice, annnnnnnd that's pretty much it. Boring, I know. You don't have to tell me, I'm living it. I almost think I'd have better luck with the prince. The… Continue reading Online Dating – Week 6
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Grandma’s Pot Pie
Today's recipe comes from my late g-ma Ethel. She also called it meat 'n' potato pie. Why? Because that's pretty much what's in it. You can add carrots or whatever, but I like it this way. Pot Pie Crust 4 cups flour 1 cup shortening 2 teaspoons salt Enough water to mix* Combine ingredients in… Continue reading Grandma’s Pot Pie
Cooking Tips #11
The first and foremost ingredients in seasoning your food is salt and pepper. Why? Using salt and pepper first brings out the flavor in any dish. If you don't use salt and pepper, give it a try once and taste the difference.
Dating Site Tip #6
Ladies and gentlemen, it doesn't do you any good to lie (or stretch the truth) about anything on the site because once you meet in person, we can pretty much see certain things you've lied about. Your height, for instance. If you're my age (early 40s), you are no longer 6'6" even though you were… Continue reading Dating Site Tip #6
Prince…Charming? – Online Dating – Week 5
Today, we're veering off track a little so I can make a complete dork of myself in the following video. It's about 8.5 minutes long, but hey, I'm conducting an experiment here, people! Besides, you get to laugh at me . . . a lot. That should help, right? Okay, maybe not. Watch it anyway.… Continue reading Prince…Charming? – Online Dating – Week 5
Sweet and Sour Chicken (Modified)
Today, one of my bestest friends, Deni, has decided to share this recipe she tried out on her man the other night with great success. It was also Deni's birthday yesterday, the 13th, so we're wishing her a very happy birthday! With cake! Now, Deni hates Chinese food, so J never gets Chinese food, but… Continue reading Sweet and Sour Chicken (Modified)
Dating Tip #5
Today's tip, I got from Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger, which is a hilariously awesome show and entertains me on many levels. Don't give too much information (TMI) on the first date, phone call, etc. because you have to leave some mystery, people. Besides, all those skeletons in your closet will come out down the road eventually. For… Continue reading Dating Tip #5
Move On, Move Forward
I've been thinking about a lot of things lately, good and bad things, stupid things, things that annoy me, and I've had several posts running through my mind about each of those things. Then, the other day, I pretty much realized something that negates it all. I'd like to share that with you today, and… Continue reading Move On, Move Forward
Online Dating – Week 4
Today, we're going to take a look at my "About Me" section on the dating site, and you guys get to critique it! That's right, since most of you are writers, I'm recruiting you to tell me what in the hell is wrong with my "bio" ... or not. About Me: I'm getting the feeling… Continue reading Online Dating – Week 4
Dating Site Tip #4
Guys, please, for the love of God, don't come off as totally jaded in your profile. What I mean is, don't write things like, "if you're here to play games, just keep looking because I'm not the guy for you," and shit like that. It's really off-putting, and makes me skip your profile simply because… Continue reading Dating Site Tip #4
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