Author Archives: ShazamChi

Your Seat, Milady (2)

Posted on October 22, 2011 by ShazamChi

[Continued from "Your Seat, Milady (1)."] Because we were some of the few people who braved the inclement weather to make it all the way (a walk of several blocks) to the farmers market, we were able to not only … Continue reading →

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Photo Lotto 13

Posted on October 21, 2011 by ShazamChi

This looks nice, doesn’t it?  The satin sheet is tacky but I otherwise don’t have any complaints on this one.  I like that they don’t even look like people, just parts; as if the photo is less about people having … Continue reading →

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February 11, 1992: A Diary Entry

Posted on October 20, 2011 by ShazamChi

8:30 A.M. He asked me what I would say if he asked me to marry him.  I almost died.  That is so sweet.  So my romantic side said yes.  The practical side had absolutely no say.  I told him that … Continue reading →

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Dream Journal: 6/1/11

Posted on October 19, 2011 by ShazamChi

I’m mad at my mother for moving me to Chicago where I have no friends or job prospects.  She’s smug.  Peggy is there and offers me a job on one of the Weenie Wagons.  It’s raining but warm. All doors … Continue reading →

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Winning Opening Lines (These Worked)

Posted on October 18, 2011 by ShazamChi

I get the idea from feedback that the barrage of what amounts to “look how dumb men are” posts is getting old.  I’m sorry. Not all the men with whom I deal are dummies.  Some of them are not.  Some … Continue reading →

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The One Where I Reply to Criticism

Posted on October 17, 2011 by ShazamChi

anoncoward [email protected] 50.74.36.86 These types of posts can be funny, although too much can be wearing to read through. The question that it prompts for me however, is whether you are being fair in mocking some of the approaches you … Continue reading →

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(Not So) Winning Opening Lines (Again x 8)

Posted on October 16, 2011 by ShazamChi

Are you not interested in meeting up soon? I’ve decided I really don’t like it when people seem too familiar with me.  This guy was all of a 34% match with me and he decided that we should meet? Yea. … Continue reading →

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