Tag Archives: dating

The Day I Knew

Posted on June 29, 2011 by leighton

I will never forget the first day I saw the girl who eventually became my wife. I won’t forget because that moment is fixed in my memory and I consider it often, lest any of the details fade too much. … Continue reading →

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I Saw Her Smile

Posted on June 27, 2011 by leighton

You might want to read what essentially became part one and part two first. Before my alarm went off, I woke without opening my eyes. I stretched and grinned like an idiot. I let out a deep, contented sigh. I … Continue reading →

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One Perfect Date

Posted on June 24, 2011 by leighton

Even though I was never any good at asking women out, I still went on dates. I always wanted one of those dates you see in movies where everything just kind of comes together naturally and provides an amazing time … Continue reading →

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A Rose on the Table

Posted on June 22, 2011 by leighton

I was never good at asking women out. No matter how smooth I sounded when I practiced (yes, I practiced – don’t judge me), I never managed a level above not quite painfully awkward. Even though I eventually accepted I … Continue reading →

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This is Going to Hurt

Posted on June 3, 2011 by leighton

When I was a sophomore in high school, there was a girl (isn’t there always?), and I was quite taken with her.We were both in band so I spent most of the summer between my freshman and senior year working … Continue reading →

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Keep Away From My Daughter

Posted on May 23, 2011 by leighton

Shortly after we discovered our first child would be a girl, I received sage advice from a co-worker. “Just remember,” he said, “little girls are God’s curse on men for being teenagers.” I laughed because I though he was joking. … Continue reading →

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The Prom Procession

Posted on May 11, 2011 by leighton

The Spring of 1991 was supposed to be the time of my life (or something). I had a few easy coast courses (which oddly netted me the Honors Diploma that advanced math wouldn’t) and enjoyed if not full acceptance by … Continue reading →

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A Different Language

Posted on January 5, 2011 by leighton

I’m bad at starting conversations with women I’m trying to hit on. Well, I assume I’m still bad. I haven’t tried (or desired) to hit on anyone since my wife and I got together. I’m almost equally as bad at … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Think You Get It

Posted on October 22, 2010 by leighton

I find it annoying when someone seems to be deliberately unaware of what is said in a conversation in which they are participating. Sometimes, they can even be the person making nonsensical comments with little relation to reality. Are they … Continue reading →

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That Did Not Work Out at All

Posted on September 17, 2010 by leighton

I can be extremely charming (even my wife will attest to this). I was once told that I was effortlessly charming. That’s true to an extent, I wasn’t trying to be charming so I wasn’t expending any effort. That’s the … Continue reading →

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