Month: January 2020

In the Winter of 1963 I was 20 and a weekly “blind” dater.  I connected with girls through fix-ups, relatives, social parties, and through courageous chance meetings when shopping and on the street.  Although I was shy and self-conscious, I risked rejection with contacts by phone.  I never followed up if I sensed rejection.  At parties, I initiated with … Read more A NEW YORK BLIND DATE

Sometimes when you’re young and in love, the timing is not right between the two of you to make the commitment to marry.  In my case I was in love but not ready to take that giant step.  So, we moved back and forth, dancing around the decision. Should we or shouldn’t we.  We wore each other down, … Read more CAREER COUNSELING

Erika, almost four, arrived home from the birthing class with Mommy and Daddy full of excitement, experiences and questions.  She met lots of other kids with their moms and dads, the moms all with big bellies.  Were they expecting her new brother too?  She talked most about seeing the brand new babies in the hospital nursery, and especially … Read more ERIKA BECOMES A BIG SISTER