Weekend Project: A Totally Free, Unbreakable Valentine’s Heart
Being a homeowner is a bit of a double edged sword. You finally have a space of your own to decorate. But you’re also paying…
Put a Ring on It
I’ve always been rather suspect of marriage proposals made on Valentine’s Day. I consider them too predictable for my high-drama tastes, too commonplace. Plus they allow…
You Can Never Have Enough Chocolate Covered Strawberries
This is what The Wedding Date got me for Valentine’s Day: This is what I got (or rather made) for him: Great minds think alike, I…
Shhh! We’re Dating Here!
I was reading through a list of local Valentine’s date ideas when I came across the following: Looking for love this Valentine’s Day? Find it at…
Easy Valentine’s Gifts for the Jane Austen Lover
Yesterday I wrote about my college boyfriend (who bought me the complete works of Jane Austen for Valentine’s Day) and my current beau, The Wedding Date…
How to Blow the Curve: A Modern Man’s Guide to Romantic Gifts
Shortly before Valentine’s Day during my senior year of college, my boyfriend-at-the-time asked me to name my favorite author. “Jane Austen,” I replied. Wasn’t that obvious?…
And the Winners Are…
The results are in! But before I announce the winners of Mitchum’s Sticky Situation Sweepstakes, I’d like to thank everyone who took the time to share…
Speed Dating: An Accident (waiting to happen)
Okay, I know I just finished writing “enough is enough” (and subsequently cancelling all of my online dating subscriptions) but my little “breakthrough” took place after…
Yet Another Reason to Embrace the Single Life
After seven days of grueling chocolate consumption, I’ve finally polished off the last of my Valentine’s Day candy. This is not to suggest that I had…
Ladies Night at… the Symphony
A few days ago, a slight miracle occurred. In response to all of my complaining about Valentine’s Day, one of my co-workers informed me that The…
The Final Installment: My Worst Valentine’s EVER
I’ve never been very good at science or math or any of the academic disciplines that require you to predict how something’s going to turn out. …
My Worst Valentine’s Day Ever, Part II
Valentine’s Day 2004: The honor of my second-worst VDay goes to my first boyfriend as well. (Sorry.) Although I didn’t realize it at the time, I…
Fieldwork in Stilettos 