I spent last Saturday afternoon at DelGrosso’s water park, people-watching. Well, more precisely, GIRL-watching, and as I looked on, the following ideas occurred: It’s best to look for a new lover when it’s warm outside because the heat prompts girls to reveal … Continue reading
Inspired by audio journal episode AJE-2010-05-07-19-30. As I said in the previous post here, needless rejection should be avoided. To summarize: A needless love rejection is one where you experience more pain and humiliation than necessary, to find out if … Continue reading
Inspired by audio journal episode: AJE-2010-05-06-11-12. I encountered anxiety while writing this piece lately; at times, the words just weren’t coming; classic writers’ block. Sometimes, I beat this by just writing anything, impromptu, even when I did not yet know what … Continue reading
Today’s question: Can loving from a distance survive getting closer? That is: Can someone we love from afar remain as enchanting once we know them better than as just a beautiful stranger? Can we stay in love with them once … Continue reading
Dear [Prism], As the session wound down, I found myself fondly thinking of you. The meals became the high points of the day because despite that noisy dining hall, I knew I’d see you there, and this made enduring the … Continue reading
Dear [Jack], Hi there. How are you? Just wanted to touch base and give you an update on [Linda]. I’ve thought of late, of my time in Philadelphia between 1997 and 2001. All those Sundays seeing you and your partners … Continue reading
Dear [Emmy], Sorry I’m three weeks late answering you. But as you know, it’s been a busy time around here. At any rate, I’m glad that my family and I can be here for you; it feels good to know … Continue reading
One further point about being alone: I’m not afraid of it. I got over that fear in my early thirties, and I’ve lived alone (without a steady lover) for many years. Aloneness and I are old pals (and long-time enemies … Continue reading
Dear [Emmy], You’ve been my rock these past six years. We’ve spent so many hours talking about so many things. We’ve helped each other through some difficult times, and what’s always impressed me so about you in all that, is … Continue reading
Dear [Emmy], You know I love you and I hope you never forget that. We’ve been through a lot over the past six years that’s brought us closer together emotionally than I’ve ever felt with anyone else. I love all … Continue reading