Cougars and their prey

Last Saturday night I was in a club in NYC with some friends. I hit the dance floor with one of them and seconds later I felt another hand grab mine. I turned and realized the hand belonged to a good looking guy. We started to dance, he asked my name and shortly thereafter my … Continue reading Cougars and their prey

Confined: solitary safety

Time passes as the rusting armor encasing me, protecting my wounded heart, shields us from storms. Its lock impenetrable. Then... You, a surprise. Your words earn the key. Your smile turns the lock. Your love is a light that cloaks me in warmth. But in time your light begins to blind me. The temperature rises … Continue reading Confined: solitary safety

Dating: Is this really all there is?

This was originally posted on an old blog back in October 2008. Most still holds true... It was Crosstown Classic weekend and I was at a bar with some friends. It was crowded, everyone was in a good mood. Cubs and Sox fans were giving each other a hard time, but all in fun. I … Continue reading Dating: Is this really all there is?

Father’s Day Card- Blank Inside?

Papi... I was standing in the Walgreen's greeting card aisle today frustrated and close to tears. Every card I picked up had a message thanking you for everything you have been to me throughout my life, everything you taught me, and I, in good conscience, couldn't give you any of them. Where are the cards … Continue reading Father’s Day Card- Blank Inside?

Love, it’s a challenge: The [almost] perfect date

It begins with a look. A look that leads to conversation, no big deal. It's just conversation, you've had great conversation before and you've been disappointed, but deep inside you want to believe that maybe this time it will be different. You share tidbits of your life, hoping you're saying enough, worried you're saying too … Continue reading Love, it’s a challenge: The [almost] perfect date

The Sun Rose: Remembering Lilly

The Sun Rose The sun rose yesterday without you here. As if it didn't know you were gone. Maybe it hadn't been told. So I shed my tears to let it know. Through tear blurred eyes I watched out my window thinking all would be still, but then I heard the wind blow. I heard … Continue reading The Sun Rose: Remembering Lilly