QUOTE THE RAVEN, “NEVERMORE”

If I had written this last week, it might have been titled, “Men Are Jerks,” but would not want to offend those I care about who don’t deserve to be labeled the “J” word.

After my first date in 25 years, thought I would at least hear from Ken before his return to Vegas. Nope, and nothing for an entire week. Assumed the worst, felt as if I was left hanging, and I was not about to go away quietly. Sent an e-mail expressing my confusion and my feelings (and by now you know how blunt and candid I can be). Mr. V replied with the same candor. Doubt many men would have responded with such class and openness, at least not the ones I know. Without going into specifics, we have an understanding and there is still a possibility; but no matter what develops, we’ll always be friends.

Sunday morning Geron talked about distractions. After much reflection, I decided that my participation in this concept of internet dating has become more than a consuming affair and have disregarded other areas of importance. E-Harmony automatically renews your subscription (that shouldn’t have come as a surprise), so after I play out the commercial realtor from Newport Beach and the pharmacist from Lakewood, plan to call it quits with this cyberspace pursuit of the heart and just let come what may.

It’s been a frustrating and emotional roller coaster ride, and for a sensitive person who tends to wear her heart on her sleeve and gets overwhelmed when it gets flicked off like a piece of lint, well… Not that I necessarily want to remarry, but maybe Paul had it right: “To the unmarried and the widows I say it is well for them to remain unmarried as I am.” (I Corinthians 7:8, NRSV) Maybe he should have mentioned something about the dating scene.

Internet dating has been successful, and a great guy did enter my life, and as of this morning, date numero dos has been scheduled with Mr. V for this coming week, but no more blogs about matters of the heart. However, if something of earth shattering proportion develops, you, my loyal subjects, will be one of the first to know.