Great going, Kathy.

I just got jury summons. Bah.

I've never really understood why friends don't set each other up more, but at least here it doesn't seem to happen much. I don't do it, so why would I expect my friends too?

You do realize that you do (or did, maybe) this indirectly a lot? Through parties, scavenger hunts, etc. I know I got more than one date that way. And I met one of my best boyfriends ever because of you. (Not to mention finding Table Talk.)

Otherwise, I agree with all this:

I would love to find a partner, but I don't want to devote any time to it, so it is unlikely to happen. I've never really understood why friends don't set each other up more, but at least here it doesn't seem to happen much. I don't do it, so why would I expect my friends too?

The other way I often think about it is, I really don't like a lot of people. I don't make friends that easily and I am regularly appalled at peoples' behavior. So, it's clear to me I don't want most people. Like Scrappy said, I want just the one person and the trick is probably going to be not be shut off to the opportunity when it is presented.

ETA: I can't believe that Portland house is only $250K!

Hive mind: If I was looking for a Transformer onesie for an impending great-nephew, where would I look?

On the relationship stuff, I just read an article about the guy who shot up the aerobics class in Philly. He was angry cause he couldn't get a date and hadn't had sex in several years.

I could be that guy, except for being a woman and not blaming all men for the fact that I don't date and haven't had sex in a long time.

And I too, agree with all this:

I would love to find a partner, but I don't want to devote any time to it, so it is unlikely to happen. I've never really understood why friends don't set each other up more, but at least here it doesn't seem to happen much. I don't do it, so why would I expect my friends too?

The other way I often think about it is, I really don't like a lot of people. I don't make friends that easily and I am regularly appalled at peoples' behavior. So, it's clear to me I don't want most people. Like Scrappy said, I want just the one person and the trick is probably going to be not be shut off to the opportunity when it is presented.

That sounds great, Kathy!

That kitchen above makes me want to ick the screen. If I ever buy a house, an unremodeled kitchen is probably what is going to sell it to me.

I sometimes say one of the things that I like about J is that he is a true man. In my case, I mean as opposed to a boy, in that he is responsible and supportive and dependable.

"Don't be a guy, Lloyd. Be a man."

I kinda' like the phrase "man-up," but that pretty much just means "be an adult and take responsibility for your actions," right?

What does it mean when a woman's profile says she wants a "real man"?

Cis?

Can I just say how much I adore you, Jesse, for saying this? :) Even *I* didn't immediately have that joke pop into mind!

Also, my friends pretty much never set people up with each other per se, but I'm all ABOUT meeting people through friends. And even occasionally deliberately making sure certain friends are going to be at group events at the same time. Which is not quite what msbelle was meaning, I don't think...

people agreeing with me. WHOOT? It's like we share outlooks on this life thing. imagine.

Also, my friends pretty much never set people up with each other per se, but I'm all ABOUT meeting people through friends. And even occasionally deliberately making sure certain friends are going to be at group events at the same time. Which is not quite what msbelle was meaning, I don't think...

Perhaps not, but IME much more successful than actual set-ups.