The OSC calls me kid even though I am technically older than him and even though we dated, what, about a decade ago. It seems like I have known The OSC for just about ever. He is the only man who has ever asked me to marry him–though he was [...]

When I go for porno, it's of the vintage variety. That's not to say I don't indulge in the occasional pay-per-view when away from home, say touring a plummy Motel 6 or knocking around a Mid-Western Holiday Inn. There are some things that are simply more fun when done in [...]

I am sure you will all be happy to know, I have moved from the multiple-partner dating stage to the monogamous dating-one-person stage. Not yet boyfriend and girlfriend and no sign of the L word in sight, we are still having great sex, going out and doing fun things, [...]

Things to do when you are unemployed, looking for work, new to town, and supposed to be working from home: 1) I don't think I have to actually mention this first, really popular way to procrastinate, but A) it can lead to further procrastination when B) you decide you [...]

It's official. I no longer am where I was and am currently now where I is. It's a new city, but not new to me. A city in which I grew up and of which I have many adolescent memories. I am looking forward to replacing these adolescent [...]

Dear Valentine, Thank you for such a wonderful day. I really can't thank you enough! My day got off to a really great start when I got a sweet little valentine in the morning from the meter maid. Not too long after that, I got a lovely [...]

...is starting to kick my ass. This whole dating thing. Today my trusty little computer emailed me the word of the day. And the good word was mantra, as in a sound, word, or phrase that is repeated in prayer and is believed to have mystical powers. Well, if [...]

Now that we are out of the clear of the holidays, it's open dating season here at the West Coast Girlspoke--I can't speak for the East Coast contingency, and to be honest, they're always a little behind the times--but over here, well, we have been busy. Remember that short [...]

Rule #1: Don't break up with someone on email. Unless you've never actually met in person, these kinds of delicate matters require at the bare minimum a five-minute telephone conversation. Rule #2: If you are dumped via email, don't forward that email to all your girlfriends and post it on [...]

So Meme asks me, can you post something and I think aaack! Absolutely nothing is going on in my life except the freakin mammagram ( don't ask!) I have scheduled on Friday and the garage sale I had on Sunday. But, truth be told, one only [...]

If I were sick, I would have some sweet young thing bring me over my favorite chicken-in-a-pot soup from Saul's and lovingly spoon it out for me. He would surprise me with my favorite rugalach for dessert. If I were sick, my gentleman caller would show up at my [...]

Emotional Proximity by Desiree Holman Really. I know you are all thinking I have been hanging out too long on the acidic side of the produce aisle. To help you understand that I am not all things bitter and self-deprecating, here is a little somethin' for ya. [...]

Presented in outline format: 1. You forgot to ask me out. A. I ran into you on the train and I gave good conversation. B. I invited you to yoga with the girls to which you declined. C. I paused awkwardly after I said goodbye, allowing you the [...]

This is a dream. I repeat this is a dream. And there is often nothing more dull than to listen to someone else's dream. I of all people understand that. But I am trying to work something out here, so give me a break, kay? [...]

Really. I am hoping this is just a phase. Last week, I mentioned how easy it is for me to start falling for my various health care practitioners. But I have always had a thing for doctors, their offices, all the accoutrements and airports--OK, that last [...]

The one thing all of my exes have in common is their equal disdain--ok we can call it outright fear--of with what I might cook. Let's just say I am not one to throw anything away...ever. It is probably why soups and stews are my favorite things to [...]

I know I am not alone in this. Recently, I have been seeking professional help. OK, a lot of professional help. You name it, I've tried it: physical therapy for the foot, homeopathy for the insomnia, acupunture for the stress. With the same zealousness once reserved [...]

Men of a certain age are remarkably adept at giving. Particularly when they cannot give of themselves. So what am I supposed to do with the various items now in my life, and left behind by the men who are not? For auction: [...]

You get where I'm going with this, right? Since my mother, my sisters, my ex and one or two potential suitors have all hijacked my other blog, this is where I get to dish...and you get to marvel at The Comedy of Errors that is Casey's life. I've been single approximately [...]

I repeat this is a test. Do not panic. Do not worry. More importantly do not expect anything witty, scintillating or, as my therapist would say, any oversharing moments for which I will be humiliated for years to come. This is me just testing the mic, so [...]