I heard from [Kar] yesterday. She left me voicemail, curious about how Mom is doing since the heart failure diagnosis last week. That was sweet of her to remember my family in these trying times. Now I do not normally let a call … Continue reading
So I brought up Facebook this morning, all cheery and ready to put in another day in earnest at the love quest. But then, I got stung in a most egregious fashion, as I noticed that a girl I’d pursued … Continue reading
From audio journal episode: AJE-2010-05-31-21-52. I thought when I got back in touch with [Judy] a few weeks ago (details here), that things would be different this time. But so far, we’ve only talked once on the phone in nearly … Continue reading
From audio journal episode AJE-2010-05-07-19-30. Some folks experience getting rejected more than others (what authority ever said that life is fair?). But in the end, we’ll all experience at least a little rejection; whether in love, career, or any other … Continue reading
When an already-existing attraction is suppressed due to prejudices, diagnosis biases, and ill-informed judgments, eliciting compassion might work to persuade someone to lower these barriers and allow their underlying feelings to come through. But the joy of being kind is … 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
If I can’t have you, I’ll find someone else. Tom Hesley
10:30 PM: From audio journal episode: AJE-2010-05-06-11-12. Facebooked and went on a friends rampage, where I invited a hundred folks to be my Facebook friend. Made several new friends as a result, and talked with [Ann] there. I’m pleased with … Continue reading
Dear [BT], I dreamt of you this morning; the first time in a while. Yet over the years, you’ve appeared here and there in my slumber, and left me smiling upon waking every time; for days afterward sometimes. It’s the same feeling … Continue reading