I definitely do. He was that nice and totally adorable guy who had the unfortunate luck to schedule a date with me just one night after my first date with John Bear. I met him on a day in the park with Benjamin but at the time, was also juggling the Tiger (more on him, by the way, in Ms. Single Mama Uncensored).
Anyway… on our first non-date that turned into a date John and I both confessed that we had other dates set up for the next night.
“Let’s cancel them,” he said.
“I can’t,” I said. “He’s such a nice guy.” I hate canceling dates and I’m so glad I didn’t. I told the Lion almost as soon as we’d ordered our wine about meeting John and the incredible sparkage there. In spite of my news, the Lion wished me luck with grace. Before we said good night I said “You’re just too cute” and told him to give me a call if he wanted me to be featured on my blog as an eligible bachelor.
I may make this a regular thing because there are so many men out there who are ready for a commitment. It’s the men who aren’t ready who can hurt us so badly… must be wary of those commitment-phobic, bad boys. I’d like to bring you a man a month who is commitment ready and relatively baggage free.
With that… I bring you – the Lion.
He has such a positive attitude but also is very realistic and grounded. And he’s such a cutie. Now, he lives in Columbus Ohio, but you never know… [click to continue…]
Here’s the first question. A few days ago I discovered askejean.com and was inspired (but she answered her questions in less than one minute). Bear with me… because this shit ain’t easy.
My little sister called me from the bar she works at in Virginia. Dave Matthews pops up every once in a while, it’s a hot spot.
“No one is here. It’s weird.” She says, her voice echoing amidst the empty tables and chairs. She and her husband are going to Iceland for a vacation next week. A country that is on the brink of filing for bankruptcy.
“I know.” I’ve got nothing to say that will make her feel better, “It’s happening isn’t it?” We can’t make it here anymore.
People aren’t shopping, aren’t eating out – freezing all spending. The government and us.
I went to a concert tonight. Death Cab for Cutie. Amazing.The band and the crowd. Everyone happy and satisfied. Places to sleep, jobs, food, beer. I’m hoping I’m wrong. That they’re wrong. But what if they’re not? No one really knows. And as a single mother, whose child support amounts to four percent of her income, I’m feeling very primal about dating right now.
Do I need a man?
Maybe.
Do I want a man?
Maybe.
I may need a man to punch some son-of-the-bitch in his face if he tries to steal my son’s food but I may want a man to tell me everything is going to be okay.
Anyone else feeling this way?
P.S.
This does not mean I’m going to hunt a man down just to serve up these requests – believe me – I’m not sold on the whole husband or man idea by any means. We’ll just have to make a commune of single parents. Anyone own an island? Let’s start plotting.
In the meantime, I’m going to take a karate class or something.
I still haven’t seen the new Must Love Kids show on TLC … my neighbor is recording it for me, so this weekend I’ll catch it. Just had to pass this interview on in the meantime. Single mom, Tracy Paye is fantastic.
So what do you think about the forthcoming controversy Tracy expects as a fall out for introducing her 6-year-old daughter to the men on the show? I don’t want to say anything until I’ve seen the show but I do know that I love Tracy’s attitude – just another amazing single mom!
