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
Category Archives: Trust
Judy’s Silent Rejection
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
Giving Up Online Dating
I received a stats message from match.com today. I’ve been a member there for the past 12 years, and in that time, my profile has been viewed 6,825 times. Wow. That number surprised me. But though this count of views … Continue reading
Dear Emmy
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
Thin Desires
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
Love – Mere Chemical Response
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
Inner Love Motivations
Dear [Melinda], Well, I would say that love manifests itself outwardly through the actions of the one who harbors it. However, my definition doesn’t stop there. Mine is also concerned with the inner motivations that drive those actions. So why … Continue reading
Feelings Make Melinda Pretty
Dear [Melinda], When the right feelings occur, oddities in a lady’s physical form don’t seem to matter as much. I don’t fully understand the psychology, though I believe strongly in the idea. Surely the cosmetics industry would rather women not … Continue reading
Dear Melinda
Dear [Melinda], Interesting idea about moving to the southeast or southwest. I’m glad that you feel that you can trust me enough to enter into business together. However, my life mission is set, at least for the foreseeable future. As … Continue reading
Another New Lady
Hi. I wondered if you have any pictures of yourself you could send. Yes, I enjoy talking to people from other cultures as well. I just don’t know how a long distance relationship would work. It would take quite some … Continue reading