Monthly Archives: October 2009

Grandeur

“What are men compared to rocks and mountains … and a carriage that works!” – Pride & Prejudice

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The fever

“The first symptom of love in a young man is shyness; the first symptom in a woman, it’s boldness.” -Victor Hugo

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Slow down my beating heart

There was a flurry of questioning at Project Man HQ concerning who should make the first move, why guys won’t make the first move, what consititutes a first move, do guys actually ‘get’ the subtleties – or do they require … Continue reading

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Snow globe

She woke to a heavy dusting of snow, and flakes like bleached flies trailing past the slats of her blinds. “Who ordered the winter wonderland? What is it, Febtober? Where’s my winter lovah?” she thought. As she burrowed into the … Continue reading

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There, burning

The trail followed the semi-frozen riverbed, occasionally stretching over it. She stood on the rough hewn bridge, facing downstream, watching the water move away from her. From here, she released all the tired habits and patterns of her self-in-relationship, the … Continue reading

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Pause

On a recent call into the The Project Man hotline, another crushing crisis was averted: Caller: “I’ve had a crush on him for so long, and there he is. Again. Is this a sign? A joke? I’m trying to dim … Continue reading

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Socks appeal

She sat on the edge of the couch next to him, pulling on a fresh pair of stockings to kick the autumn chill. “I love great socks,” she said. “And it always takes two,” he winked.

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I choose you

“He loved her, of course, but better than that, he chose her, day after day. Choice: that was the thing.” – Sherman Alexie

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Tender & permeable

“To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact you must give it to no one, not even an animal. … Continue reading

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