On Dating

Typically, when I get a “wink” with no photo attached, I ignore it. The box that says “Ask me for my photo” should conclude with “if you dare.” I liked the screen name, though “MirandaAndHerDog” so I looked at her profile. Sounded sweet, called herself pretty, slim, exotic. Said “Must love dogs” and I do. In fact, I’m the creator of a website for elderly, disabled, and special needs dogs called “HandicappedPets.com.” Figured that should be worth a few points.

… so I dared and clicked “Ask me for my photo.”

A Blind Date

It would have been 'tacky' to ask, wouldn't it?

I swung my car into the Mid-Town garage at 6:30PM, relieved that I was going to be on time. I found a parking spot, about five floors up. My little red convertible, my "mid-life mobile" slid between a silver BMW and a white Volvo station wagon. This "blind date" had been the object of my intense anticipation for a week now. The thrill brought a flush to my face. I sat in my car for a moment, thinking of the women that I've met "on-line" in the past few months. Some were fascinating, and some not so fascinating. Each one, though, was an adventure in anticipation.

Dating in the 00's

At first, when two people begin ‘speaking’ on the internet, something quite curious happens. They often establish a connection, a bond that is often deeper then they would in person. They are completely safe in their anonymity. They are virtually unafraid and have no need to hide. Being that they came here because they wanted to want to 'fall in love', they are also ready to open their hearts. Fingers fly across keyboards as souls squeeze to fit themselves into empty white boxes on the screen.

Let me tell you who I am, let me read you, see you, breathe you. Type to me!

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