Why You’re Here:

We're each gifted with many talents and a unique voice -- mine just happens to be quirky, colorful, energetic and honest. I'll make you laugh, make you cry and engage you in lively conversations. Grab a cup of your favorite stuff, of course I have my loves (and we'll get to them), and get ready to dive into the mind of Melody.

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Take Try Out of Your Life

How often do you use “try” or “trying to” when expressing your desire to change or do something in your life?  As the New Year causes you to contemplate declaring a resolution, many will never come to fruition; even though you think trying will work.  You’re trying to lose weight.  You’re trying to spend more time . . . → Read More: Take Try Out of Your Life

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Kids and Lying: Why Truth Matters

Have you ever told a white lie?  The majority of the population would say yes that at one time or another they have told a white lie.  Most people think, “Who is it going to hurt anyway, right?”  Unfortunately, you and reality are affected more than you know.

Let’s look at where the acceptance of white lies . . . → Read More: Kids and Lying: Why Truth Matters

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Foursquare for Dating?

Foursquare for Dating?

Familiar with Foursquare?  You should be.  A free App for your smartphone and other smart devices, Foursquare is a fun game that interacts with your phone’s GPS to provide you with local, nearby businesses that you can check out and “Check-in” to.  You earn points and badges based on the number of businesses you . . . → Read More: Foursquare for Dating?

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Alone for the Holidays?

 

Share your warmth & make new friends this season!

No need to be Alone for the Holidays!

 

Being single during the holidays tends to bring some singles into a state of melancholy, damping out their chances of finding a mate.  Remember, happy, interesting and available singles have more opportunities finding a relationship.  Yes, I’ll admit it’s disheartening . . . → Read More: Alone for the Holidays?

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Secrets Revealed: Why You can’t find a Girlfriend in a Bar

 
 

 

Groups of 3, Leave them Be

Looking for Girlfriends in all the Wrong Places

 

“What’s up with girls at bars and clubs?  I mean, I spend my time and money on them.  We’re hitting it off and they seem to be into me, but it always ends up where they just leave or it goes nowhere.   Why . . . → Read More: Secrets Revealed: Why You can’t find a Girlfriend in a Bar

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The Sexless Marriage

Experts say that the two most common marriage killers are money and sex – both control issues.  Money, I could totally understand.  But sex?  Not likely.  And when you’re in a marriage for over 10 years, you know there are relationship issues that are bound to need work.   Unfortunately, I didn’t think sex was going to . . . → Read More: The Sexless Marriage

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8 GREAT QUESTIONS TO ASK ON A FIRST DATE

Do you like rollercoasters?

So, you’re about to go on a First Date?  With more singles utilizing the internet to meet their match, what do you talk about on a first date?  Haven’t you already asked and answered all the questions on your profile and/or in email exchanges, chat sessions, texting, phone calls?  Not even close.  You’re looking . . . → Read More: 8 GREAT QUESTIONS TO ASK ON A FIRST DATE

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What Are You Saying About Yourself?

What do you want her to think about you? Your words are powerful!

What are you saying about yourself, lately?  Have your words lifted you up or dragged you down?  I bet you don’t even know the answer.  Why?  Because most of us tend to use self-deprecating humor like it is second nature.  “Ha-ha! Aren’t I . . . → Read More: What Are You Saying About Yourself?

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Where to Go to Find a Date

Where to Go to find a Date?

One of the biggest problems I see in dating is a sense of desperation.  You want companionship and sometimes you feel desperate to have it again.  Unfortunately, there are certain pitfalls to being a desperate dater.

When you’re a desperate dater, you’ll tend to do things that aren’t in your best . . . → Read More: Where to Go to Find a Date

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The Threat of Induction

If you don't induce, No baby for you!

I had the most horrific experience at the OB clinic, yesterday.  I mentioned to the doctor that I’d like to have a natural labor and delivery without being induced.  I’m at 39 weeks and 4 days.  He asked, “What if you go past your due date and are . . . → Read More: The Threat of Induction

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