Category Archives: DiLA Blog

What Does Your Dream Date Drink?

On more than one occasion, my friends and I have wondered what it is that men are looking for in a woman on the first date. Okay, it was more than a fleeting ponder – more like one of those throw-your-hands-in-the-air-and-bang-your-head-on-the –desk reactions. Wee acknowledge that although we are all incredibly fabulous, sometimes the chemistry

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Welcome to your “Do Over.” I will be your host…

Raise your hand if you have ever wished that merely yelling “Do Over!” would allow you to make a different decision or take a different path? Whether it is to erase 20 years, or 20 minutes of poor life choices, “Do Over” could be a useful tool. Sure, you could undo some things that you

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Book Update: More Retailers!

Update #2:  The earth moved today for two reasons: 1) there was an earthquake and 2) two new retailers are selling my book! Let’s welcome iTunes and Diesel! iTunes Diesel Update #1: More retailers are carrying “My Letter to Fear: Essays on Life, Love and the Search for Prince Charming” each day! The print version

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Buy Links for “My Letter to Fear”

The earth moved today for two reasons: 1) there was an earthquake and 2) two new retailers are selling my book! Let’s welcome iTunes and Diesel! iTunes Diesel Update #1: More retailers are carrying “My Letter to Fear: Essays on Life, Love and the Search for Prince Charming” each day! The print version of the

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Single Girls on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a lot like New Year’s Eve for me. Even if you have a significant other, there are too many expectations wrapped around it. Now, I’m not saying that you should necessarily wave goodbye to your partner and head out with the girls, but if you do find yourself in Southern California and

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Speed Date Improv #8

This is the last of speed dating bonus footage. The final “gentleman” who sits down across from Kate is not someone we unfortunately get to know because by the time it is his turn, Kate has had it with the speed dating scene and the sorry excuses for men it has to offer, so she

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This Week on Dating in LA

This week has been another busy one for me. My book came out, and I did quite a bit of travel freelance work. So, if you were on the go, like I was, here is what you missed:   Dating in LA and Other Urban Myths Interview for Squidoo Author Series How You Can Buy

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Speed Date Improv #7

And then there was Andrew… The penultimate “gentleman” who sits down across from Kate pretty much epitomizes the worst part of entertainment industry males. He’s a bit crunchy yet materialistic; he takes calls on dates because no one is more important than him; and of course, he has an issue with age. Starring Patricia Steffy

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Speed Date Improv #6

Bonus footage:  this character seems like such a prince…   The sixth “gentleman” who sits down across from Kate actually strikes her interest for a second while talking about how hard it is to make a connection in Los Angeles. But before you (or Kate) get your hopes up too high, this guy comes with

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