This photo, to me, is the picture of bliss: a yummy, simple meal, a good book, and the solitude of my garden patio. My favorite part of eating alone is how simple the meals can be. When I’m cooking for someone else I always feel this obligation to do more, make multiple dishes, do something “nice.” When [...]
Archive for September, 2008
simple solo meals
Posted in the flavor of bliss on September 3, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Solo Camping
Posted in solo travel and adventure on September 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
For the seven years that I stayed in a shitty relationship with Jon, every time I considered breaking up with him, which was, oh, once a week, I stopped myself with the question, “But who will take me adventuring in the wilds?” The underlying belief, of course, was that I couldn’t do it alone. There [...]
Rule #482: Don’t Date Your Neighbors
Posted in 101 reasons to stay single on September 3, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I don’t know how many hours I have left. Dave called from Reno at 8:00 last night, left a message that he’s coming home. How many hours is Reno from here? I knew he would do this. I freaking knew it. He went to Burning Man, was originally planning on coming back Tuesday, but before [...]
Secret Places or The Search for Solitude
Posted in the search for solitude on September 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
For this gregarious introvert (increasing emphasis on introvert, less so on gregarious as I age) the search for solitude, for unpopulated places, quiet, remote places, unknown-to-others places where I can play with my dogs or sit on my arse and read while my dogs entertain themselves, is never-ending. I have a handful of local spots to choose from [...]
