Published inHello, Love·Aug 29Member-onlyOne Love Triangle that Works for Everyone— The Intimacy, Passion, and Commitment ParadigmA simple framework. — Robert Sternberg, an American psychologist and professor, developed the Triangular Theory of Love in the context of relationships back in the 80s. This makes it vintage and right in-keeping with my content vibe. Let’s take a deeper look! While it is certainly impossible to capture all the nuances of relationship…Relationship Building4 min readRelationship Building4 min read
Published inHello, Love·Aug 19Member-onlyFirst Dates — Helping you Avoid the Fails and Create Space for SuccessMy 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…Dating Advice For Men6 min readDating Advice For Men6 min read
Published inHello, Love·Aug 15Member-onlyDating App Message? — Should you respond? — When, Why, or Why NotHello 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. …Dating Advice For Women7 min readDating Advice For Women7 min read
Published inHello, Love·Aug 9Member-onlyMen — Want Us to Swipe Right? This Woman’s PerspectiveWomen — 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? …Dating Advice For Men6 min readDating Advice For Men6 min read
Jun 19Member-onlyA 50+ Solo Female Traveller Spends 6 Nights in a Fabulous Madrid Hostel, Mixed DormSuccess 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. …Hostel Life7 min readHostel Life7 min read
Jan 1Member-onlyHow a Walk on a Sunny Day in Munich Helped Me Find My FatherSometimes 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…Christmas Memories5 min readChristmas Memories5 min read
Nov 23, 2022Member-only35 Years of Self Portraits — Growing, Learning, and Healing as an ArtistI 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…Self Portrait5 min readSelf Portrait5 min read
Jun 14, 2022Member-onlyChats, Chums, and Cherry Compote — Loving Life as an ExpatriateUpdates 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…Expat Life7 min readExpat Life7 min read
Apr 12, 2022Member-onlyCulture Shock and Anxiety; Joy and Adventure — Why I Took a Bus, a Bath, and a BreakExperiences 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…Culture Shock6 min readCulture Shock6 min read
Jan 19, 2022Member-onlyMove Over Minimalism and Marie Kondo — Surviving the Extreme Purge to 3 SuitcasesPerks, 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. …Marie Kondo4 min readMarie Kondo4 min read