So I spent part of my evening watching the first two episodes of the new reality dating show "More to Love" . I have never been a fan of The Bachelor or The Bachelorette, in fact I'm not sure I've ever really seen a full episode of either of them. But when I ...
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Foolish Games
Those of you that have been following my internal debate about dating will be glad to know that I finally got brave and gave my number out to someone I met through an online dating site. Unfortunately the experience has left me asking myself why I bothered. Last weekend, I responded to one of the messages ...
The Rain in Maine
If I were still living in Southern Maine I believe I'd be hanging out at the local Lowe's purchasing materials to build an ark. Seriously. I spent last week in glorious Southern Maine in order to attend a family function. I had anticipated the most wonderful time of the year for a visit to Vacationland. Normally, ...
Thoughts from a Bonny Eagle Alumni
Imagine my surprise when I saw this news story on the front page of Yahoo this morning . Bonny Eagle High School, located in the southern Maine town of Standish, educating students from the towns of Buxton, Hollis, Limington and Standish, just happens to be were ...
Busting the Myth of the Single Girl’s Pantry
When my kids were both still living at home with me full time, which wasn't all that long ago, I remember visiting one of my single girl friends at her home. She poured water from a glass pitcher filled with ice and bright yellow ...
Breaking News! Princess Girly Girl Expands!
No, I'm not talking about my waistline. Now that I'm beginning to get settled in to my new home, it's time to bring you something new. I've had a couple of ideas bouncing around in my head like a pinball in a pinball machine. I figured before I ended up tilting, I should probably turn ...
Princess Fiona and other News from the Castle
I'm sitting here this morning with a cup of coffee...oh wait! it's empty? When did that happen? My little castle is quiet this morning, the sun is shining brightly, the birds are singing and the kitten curled up next to the keyboard is sleeping ...
The Elizabeth Edwards Debate
I watch the Today show most mornings with my first cup of coffee, while tackling my business e-mails. Yesterday, Matt did an interview with Elizabeth Edwards. The woman has amazing strength. Then this morning Meridith V. interviewed two 'experts' one who felt that Mrs. Edwards was wrong to write the book and open up wounds ...
Mother’s Day Commercials…Hand me the Barf Bag.
It's not bad enough that we single ladies have to endure the sappy Valentine's Day commercials focusing on perfect men giving perfect women gifts of highly expensive jewelry, now those same marketers are infiltrating Mother's Day! What happened to flowers? How come all of a sudden they are trying to convince us that perfect little ...
Dating Panic! Is it Me?
I'm settling in nicely here in Conover, NC, absolutely loving my new place and the gorgeous springtime, feels like summer time, weather. And to further prove this was the right choice for my new home, the flowers are in bloom and they ...