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Author Archives: Eleanore
Is Being Single “In”?
There was a time when a woman over, say 35, who was still single was thought of as “less than”…not quite up to par with her better off sisters who had managed to snag a husband…like they’re supposed to. Something had to be wrong with her, right, because why isn’t she married? This, actually, wasn’t too … Continue reading
Why I Love My Ex-es
Twice in the past month I had the opportunity to spend time with two of my ex-boyfriends. Both times, afterwards, I was struck with how much I enjoyed them and lovely it was. A dear, married-for-20-years friend has always teased me about how weird she thinks it is that I have remained friends with all … Continue reading
You Can’t Say That, HR Lady!
I interviewed for a job a few weeks ago that seemed like it could be my dream job…if there’s such a thing, given that I’d have to make my own company, Golden Door Consulting, my part-time gig, if I took it. That’s how almost-perfect this job sounded, so I was delighted when they invited me in … Continue reading
Travel Tuesday: Africa – Wild, Wonderful, and Weirdly Easy to Budget
One of my favorite vacations was an African safari at the Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania. We stayed at the beautiful Sable Mountain Lodge which really felt like paradise. Deep in the wild, the accommodations were minimalist yet lovely, the food was great and the staff personable, friendly, and efficient in all the right ways. And … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa vacation, Sable Mountain Lodge, Selous, Tanzania, traveling on a budget
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Single: Paying More Taxes, and Other Annoyances
There is a lot of upside to being single; in a nutshell, I love that my money and my time are my own and I get to spend them however I want. But there’s a downside, too. A downside about which I’ve felt powerless to fight. You see, The Atlantic magazine recently published an article by … Continue reading
The Male Spinster: It’s Complicated. (Well, This One Is)
Last week, I was “forced” to cook dinner for a guy I dated a lifetime ago. I wanted to interview him for this blog and the only way he would agree to it was if I cooked for him. (Sigh). So I did. Though we didn’t make it as a couple, he and I have … Continue reading
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Fab Friday Favs: Getting Fit
I don’t like working out. I’m still waiting for an injection (safe) to be developed that will make me healthy and fit while I’m sprawled on the couch watching this week’s DVR’d tv shows. I’ve been waiting for this for a long, long time so, in the meantime, I’m doing the next best thing. About a … Continue reading
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Tagged 21-day meditation challenge, Compass.org, Crunch Gym, Deepak Chopra, Fitbit, getting fit, NYPL, Oprah, SoulCycle, spinsterlicious
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It’s Called “Scandal” For A Reason
I love ABC’s new hit show, Scandal. It’s my Thursday night guilty pleasure, inspired by the life of Judy A. Smith, a phenom in crisis management and a former special assistant and deputy press secretary to President George H. W. Bush. Among her famous clients are Monica Lewinksy, Michael Vick, and Larry Craig. I don’t … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Broke Girls, Bad Girls, Basketball Wives, Beulah, Diahann Carroll, Ethel Waters, Get Christie Love, Girls, Grey's Anatomy, Judy A. Smith, Julia, Kerry Washington, Larry Craig, Love & Hip-Hop, Michael Vick, Mob Wives, Monica Lewinsky, New Girl, Olivia Pope, Pretty Little Liars, Private Practice, Scandal, Shonda Rhimes, Teresa Graves, The Carrie Diaries, The Real Housewives
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Ann Curry…The Last Laugh?
This post isn’t about being single, but it is about being a woman because I really think if the main character in this story had been a man, the folks in charge would have figured out a better way to handle the whole situation. Remember when Ann Curry got fired from the Today Show this past … Continue reading
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Tagged abuse of power, Ann Curry, getting fired, Matt Lauer, NBC, spinsterlicious, The Today Show
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When “Why Aren’t You Married” Becomes “Why Aren’t You Single”
By now, we all know about the rise in single people and that, for the first time in U.S. history, there are more single people than there are married people. Interestingly, this increase in single people is not just a U.S. phenomenon: single households have increased 30% worldwide. It looks like everybody is catching … Continue reading
Dating: The Further You Look, The Less You See
When I think of dating in these modern times, I’m reminded of a song by the Temptations about the continual search, by some, for true love: “…Some find true love before their hopes are gone, others lose hope and they have to move on… The further you look, the less you see. I’m hoping you’ll be … Continue reading
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Tagged being single, Black People Meet, blind date, Christian Mingle, Crazy Blind Date, dating, eHarmony, Facebook, flirting, Grouper, How About We, JDate, location-based apps, Match.com, matchmaker, Meet Cute, Meet Moi, MeetUp.com, Ok Cupid, online dating, Stir, Tawkify, Tinder
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Have a Baby! Win Money and Prizes! (Whaaaat?)
In my book –The Spinsterlicious Life: 20 Life Lessons for Living Happily Single and Childfree– I tell a story about the time when my (by then, married) ex tried to talk me into having a baby with him by offering me lots of money, a live-in nanny, and a new apartment. (Spoiler alert: I didn’t do … Continue reading
A Perfectly Lazy Saturday (with Organic Flatbread Pizza)
Today was a perfectly lazy Saturday. Originally, I had a few plans, but when I woke up to the pouring rain, I instantly knew that I wasn’t going to get much done. And then there’s that bit about last night. Last night was fantastic. I had dinner with seven fabulous … Continue reading
