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Love & War: I’ve Got This Friend

Jul 28, 2010Column

My best friend, Tina, has been doing her own online dating. We’ve talked about some of her matches and how well that’s working. She’s not what you might call “svelte”…

Like My Dad … Maybe

May 26, 2010

I know that not every woman has a relationship with her father, good or otherwise. I am fortunate enough to have a great relationship with my dad. One day, I…

The Phantom of the Opera

Apr 27, 2010Column

A diva, a protégé, a former lover, a chance at stardom, romance, jealousy, the “opera ghost” and an epic musical score all come together for the U.S. tour of Andrew…

The Dating Drought: A Not-So-Bad Break from Relationships

Mar 25, 2010

This winter I’ve experienced a drought, in terms of dating. Part of that drought was self-imposed.
I decided that I needed to end a couple of my dating Web site…

A Chorus Line: It All Comes Down to This

Mar 24, 2010Feature

The show A Chorus Line gives the audience a glimpse into the lives of 17 hopeful dancers. They are putting it all on the line for their chance at making their dreams…

What Women Want

Jan 27, 2010

The other day, I was viewing the profiles of people who had viewed my profile on an online dating Web site. There were the usual items — those with no…

It’s All in the Family with August: Osage County

Jan 27, 2010Feature

Estelle Parsons has got moxy. She knows what she wants, does what she wants and has no regrets about her life. Parsons isn’t the usual Broadway actress, either. She’s 82…

East Lansing Goes to the Dogs

Jan 6, 2010

The year 1956 was full of momentous occasions. Elvis Presley’s first hit single, “Heartbreak Hotel,” was released; the first half-hour serial, “As the World Turns,” began on CBS and author…

Ol’ Blue Eyes Comes to East Lansing

Dec 30, 2009

Okay, so it’s not the real Ol’ Blue Eyes, but he runs a pretty close second. Brian Duprey comes to the Wharton Center in East Lansing as Frank Sinatra in…

Mr. Pouty Pants

Dec 30, 2009Column

I never dreamed that dating an older gentleman would turn into a disaster. As an adult, you figure even if something doesn’t work out, your reaction doesn’t say “You killed…

A Classic Holiday with White Christmas

Nov 25, 2009Feature

When thinking about the top classic Christmas films, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is bound to be somewhere on most people’s lists. The musical version of this merry seasonal favorite makes…

Six Weeks Later: The Breakup Aftermath

Nov 23, 2009Column

My last column regarding online dating had some great advice to keep in mind as you look for your “Mr. Right.” I think I failed to account for the fact…

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