My suggestions are for those of you authentically looking for meaningful connection and a relationship that progresses over time. — Hello Singles Today I am diving into the topic of first dates, specifically those that have begun on dating apps. As with all of my articles, my suggestions are for those of you authentically looking for meaningful connection and a relationship that progresses over time. I speak from my own…

Hello Singles! I’m a 50+ single woman and I have been dating internationally (and long-distance) via an app (OKCupid) for a year at this point. …

Women — read on, some of this applies to you too! — I am writing this because I care; also, because I have swiped left with an eye-roll, to a mind-numbing degree on dating apps, seeing the same turn-offs over and over. Are any of these tips going to inspire more matches or dates? …

Success or Disaster? It is a matter of perspective. I recently took a two-week vacation to Madrid and Sicily; the first 6 nights being in a hostel in Madrid. …

Sometimes healing takes a really long, winding path There are many elements to the back-story that brought me to Munich, but suffice it to say, one never knows what-leads-to-what in the universe. Chance encounters and an open heart and mind, in my experience, allow for interesting solutions and opportunities. My…

I have been creating images of myself for 35 years and I do not plan on stopping any time soon. But why do I do it? I believe it is inspired by the desire to find, understand and embrace my particular beauty; and to express my unique voice. In art…

Updates and tips on living as an expat in Albania About two months ago, I wrote an article about my experience and challenges as a new expatriate. The struggle definitely continues and evolves, but I can feel the progress of the time in-between. The response to that article has been…

Experiences of a new expat in Albania I recently moved from Canada to Albania and applied for residency. I have learned many valuable things over the past 48 days, not the least of which is that it is easier to be a tourist than a newcomer. As a tourist, the…

Perks, pitfalls, and a letter to Santa Here it is, just a few more weeks until my flight. I have managed to dispose of the contents of my apartment and now I am finishing with the final details while living at my mother’s place. …