Tag Archives: dating

A Mom-versation about Men, Modesty and Meds

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Julie Hooker

My ringtone is the theme song from Newsroom. Looking at caller ID, I saw “Mom Cell.” ME:  Hello, Mother. MOM:  I missed talking to you yesterday. To make up for lost time, we speak at least once a day. ME: I’m sorry. … Continue reading →

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Zits and Zippers

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Julie Hooker

Yesterday, I had a first date. Before showering, I discovered a massive blemish growing above my lip. (One would think that at 45, one would no longer suffer from acne.) I popped it. Well, I tried. There was not a satisfying … Continue reading →

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Why English Teachers Should NOT Try Online Dating

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Julie Hooker

English teachers, like me, should NOT date online. It is only a series of misadventures in matching. I cannot edit. I cannot provide feedback. A brief list of why I cannot do this follows: hey sweetie ……..do u ski ?? … Continue reading →

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Having the House to Myself (Reason #107 for Being Single)

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Julie Hooker

Having the House to Myself (Reason #107 for Being Single) #107 Several months ago, my neighbors started planning their divorce. The rest of the neighbors whispered, “She really is a crazy recluse. He’ll be better off without her.” In an … Continue reading →

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Reasons to Be Single (#96-106)

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Julie Hooker

Reasons to be Single #96 – 106 I just learned about Catfish (the MTV series about online “dating”). Urban Dictionary defines the term: A catfish is someone who pretends to be someone they’re not using Facebook or other social media to create … Continue reading →

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3 Things NOT to Say to an English Teacher You Want to Date

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Julie Hooker

3 Things NOT to Say to an English Teacher You Want to Date To be fair, presuming you want a second date with me, these are three things you should not say. After surveying the coffee table in my living … Continue reading →

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What Is Wrong with You?

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Julie Hooker

  What is WRONG with You? 22 July 2013   Frequently, I’ll hear my eighth and ninth grade students ask each other, “What is wrong with you?”  The interrogative phrase works on so many levels.  It can relate to behavior, … Continue reading →

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