My Letter to Fear
Based on interviews with women, these essays about life (and all of its funny, sad and ridiculous aspects) were published in 2014.
My iPod Led Me Astray
My iPod led me astray. From here on in, this will be known as the iPod defense. Can you perform an exorcism on an electronic music device? I know that there are people who cleanse homes… hmmmm yellow pages under…. Yeah, no. I should start by telling you that I am obsessed with my iPod.
Another Power
People of Los Angeles– take cover. I control the weather and some forms of electricity. I just thought you should know. I sense skepticism. June gloom started last year in January. You think that was weather patterns? Please. My boss resigned in January. My mood was bleak, therefore, the weather was bleak. Why else would
Nothing
I just ran across this quote, and it made me laugh. It had to be posted. “The trouble with some women is they get all excited about nothing — and then they marry him.” — Cher tee hee Katekatedating@yahoo.com
Invisibility
I’ve decided that I need to pitch myself as a character for that new show “Heroes”. No– not for my amazing ability to make men disappear (Chloe, I heard that ). Instead, I will pitch myself as “Blend Girl”– as in disappear into the background girl, practical invisibility. Think I’m kidding? I have had people
Taylor Revisited
You’re right. I should have done something when I passed by grande/laptop guy. In fact, as I was passing him, I thought to myself “a normal person would know what to do”. There are people who will start chatting with strangers easily. My ex was one of those people. My friend Veronica is also a
Social Skills
In preparation for the leap, or timid one toe approach, into dating, I’ve started reading a lot of material about “what men want”. Much to my consternation, it appears that men want women who have social skills. It was #3 or #4 on their list in a recent article I read. The one guy interviewed
Taylor, the Latte Boy
I had no idea that “I’m going for coffee” was actually a euphemism for “I’m attending the fastest speed dating event on earth while wildly hopped up on caffeine.” But it does appear to be the case. Was this always true? I mean, back in the day when coffee meant black, or with milk, and
Kate’s Patented Party Techniques
Since it is clear that I am on my way to being a social phenom, I thought I’d share some tips on how I “roll” (yeah, yeah). (I don’t actually know what that means, but I hear it often on TV so…) 1) Immediately locate the bathroom upon entering any restaurant, club or bar. You’ll
Kate Goes to a Party
I left the house to do something social…at night… involving strangers. I’ll give you a moment to absorb how momentous this news is. That’s right– I put down the Haagen-Dazs (mmmm ice cream) and chose to go out… to a bar. Please feel free to send me tokens of your amazement– preferably in US currency
Multitasking
When I was in graduate school I knew many women who were not only going to school, but also getting married, having kids, and working it all out. It wasn’t easy for them, but they were doing it. “Honeymoon during my exams? Sure, I’ll call my professors and rearrange them all. No problem!” (she says