what i'd need...

...to possibly make this work:

1) i'd need to know that you love me.
2) i'd need to know that you are not pining for someone else. yes, that someone else.
3) i'd need to know that we want the same things.
4) i'd need to know that you are committed to at least trying to make this work, even though i now you can't control all the factors...who can?
5) i'd need to know you found me again because you are ready. really ready. and that it will be different this time because now is the right time.

tall order. i think i'll keep my options open and try with all my might not to get my hopes up about this...again...

~md

i wonder...

...if this gentleman has a career in marketing?

this appeared in my yahoo personals inbox today...note that he is 59 y.o...

Hi J***,

I'm a very active, athletic, liberal, youthful, normal, sincere, kind, generous, confident, even-tempered, part rebel, 6'2", basketball player, business owner (legal svc), non-religous, jewish homeowner in La Jolla / San Diego, with a sense of humor, divorced 8-yrs. with a 18yr old Chinese daughter away at colllege. Traveled in China, H.K., Korea, Japan, Okinawa, Mexico, Canada, West Indies, Hawaii and most of the U.S.

Seeking love and marriage with a happy, optimistic, liberal, slender to average, attractive, younger woman with personality, interested in building a family in San Diego.

If you like movies, dining out, parks, parties, art, sports, road trips, travel, cultural events, world events and family outings, pls contact me at [phone #] or [email address].

Wow! I appreciate the honesty, but maybe it's TMI for an introductory e-mail?

Online dating is fun.

~ md

what happens in vegas...

just returned from a lovely weekend jaunt to sin city, or whatever its slogan is these days.

lots of sun, fun, cocktails, gambling and good food (i highly recommend this place at the palms...though we didn't feel like waiting in line for the clubs there so i didn't get to totally live out my "real world" fantasy). but it was the perfect antidote to the crazy weeks i've been having at work...which aren't over yet. (at least i have a solid start on my base tan for barbados in july! : )

as far as any dirt...well, let's just say that a weekend with my dear fwb AP reminded me of a quote from one of my favorite movies, "o brother where art thou," when they are in the woods and haven't eaten for a while:

Delmar: "Care for some gopher?"
Everett: "No thank you, Delmar. A third of a gopher would only arouse my appetite without beddin' her back down."

ah well...we shall see what the summer in san diego has to offer... ; ) ~md