Single Women Who Made History Dr. Patricia Era Bath (1942-2019) was an American ophthalmologist, inventor, humanitarian, and academic. She was an early pioneer of laser cataract surgery.  Patricia Bath is the first black female doctor to receive a medical patent and the first African American woman to complete a residency in ophthalmology at NYU.  In 1986, she […]

Single Scenarios Observations & Opinions… Kay:  “I used to I feel anger and bitterness at men in general.  I was convinced that most men were self-centered, cold and uncaring creatures.  I had experienced the confusion and callousness of two men who spurned my love and devotion for the flailing arms of other women.  It took […]

SingleScenes by Sarah Smart Q. I accidentally overheard a woman I’ve been dating for several months refer to me as a “jerk.”  She doesn’t know I overheard her, and I’ve been unable to talk to her since because I’m greatly disturbed that the remark was not made in anger.  I am suddenly intimidated by female […]

The Dating Chronicles The Switch  The train was coming and Anna’s spirit was high as she anticipated climbing aboard.  She had been planning all weekend for this day and her excitement was apparent.  “That’s a pretty outfit you’ve got on,” said a woman who was also waiting on the train.  “You must be going someplace […]

SKETCHES When Opposites Attract by Dani Stone When Carrie and Chris started dating heavily, Carrie gave up her friends, extracurricular activities and going to church.  Chris’s presence in her life was all she needed.  Unfortunately, he did not feel the same way. Though he seemed committed to the relationship, he never proclaimed his love, but […]

Point Of View: Why He Stopped Calling… by Jay Baldwin My co-worker Carla was perplexed.  She hadn’t heard from Bill in a week, and she couldn’t reach him by phone.  The last time they were together, he’d received an emergency phone call and had to leave her best friend’s birthday party.  They had been dating […]

A Day In The Life The Wait… Sound Familiar? by Lisa Laird It’s 10:00 at night and you haven’t heard a word from Alex.  He was due there at 8:00.  You wonder where on earth could he be?   You keep a steady watch at the window and you take a sip of the wine you […]

Popping The Question – In A Big Way by Cheryl Lakes In spite of all the forlorn statistics on finding a serious mate in today’s world, marriage continues to thrive among today’s singles. Many men are far more creative when popping the question, then we would imagine. More guys are seeking ways to enhance this […]

The Dating Chronicles THE SEARCH             Nicole met Ron at a time when finding a companion had become an obsession.  She was divorced and at her wit’s end of a tiring search.  She had high expectations when it came to being in a relationship and she didn’t mind letting it be known.  Therefore, when Ron […]

Inside The Male Room… We Asked The Question… What Holds Your Attention In A Relationship? TOM – “A woman, who doesn’t try to impress me. She is what she is and she makes no apologies for it. I also appreciate a woman who likes her body and it’s evident, whether she’s large or small.” GEORGE […]