Dear [Mentat], I enjoyed our debate last weekend about how close to true love, love at first sight (LAFS) actually comes. You say that LAFS is not love at all, but rather just infatuation or lust. So you seem to … Continue reading
Friends, People say that you can’t predict when that in-love feeling will strike. They argue that we shouldn’t be picky about who we date because, as they say, you never know when the love bug will bite. If you judge … Continue reading
Dear [Mentat], I’ve wanted to write you for weeks now, about a new lady in my heart. I don’t know her well yet. But for me, it was love at first sight (LAFS). Well, maybe not precisely first sight, but … Continue reading
Dear [Ballerina], Hi. How are you? I hope you’re well and that you remember me, because it’s been five years since we last spoke. You remember that summer of 2004 when I winked at you on the web. I wanted … Continue reading
Hello. It’s Tom here again with some background about me to help put this whole love quest thing into context. Let’s see. I’m a 48 year old single white male. I never married, never had children, nor do I want … Continue reading
A while back, I recorded an introduction for a chat line in Philadelphia. I described myself and listed my favorite activities — reading, programming, watching Star Trek, and the like. I said I wanted to meet tall thin women, and … Continue reading
Dear [Melinda], But before I get to that, I’d like to make some initial comments. I wanted to include a few definitions (for the words pity, compassion, and empathy) here for your consideration. Just follow the links to see them. … Continue reading
Dear [Melinda], Well, we may never fully agree on this. I would urge you however, to check out the book list I sent you a few letters back [here]. That chemical reaction stuff is not meaningless as I see it. … Continue reading
Dear [Melinda], Oh, most definitely I want to stay in touch. Let’s communicate for a while and see how it goes. Philly is four hours from here by car (six by train), but perhaps when it’s warm, we could spend … Continue reading
[Melinda sent me a letter out of the blue after nearly a decade of non communication. My response was as follows:] Dear [Melinda], Hi again. It’s been over eight years. So I’m honored that you still think of me. I’ve … Continue reading