The all-too-commmon ill communications of online dating
There’s one thing that tops every little caveat you can find ion someone’s profile on a dating site. Communications can top all, though it won’t...
Plenty of Fish and the Upgrade scam
When I was on Plenty of Fish in 2016, I “Upgraded” my account. That upgrade was just affording me a little more access to the...
Online dating starts with socializing
With online dating, it’s making a connection socially (or things clicking) that ideally starts the ball rolling. Is this a foreign concept in 2016 or...
The “interests” failings of Plenty of Fish
Months ago, I went after some online dating sites because of shortcomings of the platform. Years ago, I took shots at Plenty of Fish for...
OK Stupid and the joys of social interaction via online dating sites
I’ve done dating sites before. I had remarked on an old-old post here about how much I disliked where I was going with Plenty of...
A social reaction to an aloof social-media status response
I tend to be a wise ass when I set a status message on Facebook, or I’ll play around with pop culture, or music, or...
The Definition of Insanity
A common saying is that the definition of insanity is to keep doing the same thing, over and over again, and expect a different result....
Waiting for Her Word
It’s been months since I posted anything on my personal blog here. Where am I? Is this sitei site dead? I’m busy more often than...
bringing out the worst in me
It’s funny how some thigns come to you and inspire you to write or at least get the thoughts out someplace or another. In my...
Stimulating an inferiority complex
I’ve got a friend who likes to highlight his frustrations and sometimes show off a perpetual defeatist attitude: One where he goes into a situation...
SMS / TXT — for lack of context, I am done with it
The last post — the video — got me thinking to some of my own endeavors with SMS / TXT messages over the years. I’ve...
Txting ur way 2
This would be funny if some of it weren’t so true:...
Ignorance? Thine enemies name is communication
How often do you draw conclusions with someone when either you are out of the loop or just not in contact with them? You know,...
Valentines Day disappointment hangover
Valentines Day is over commercialized. It’s odd that t hsi very cynicism set myself up for a downfall yesterday. No, not that I forgot the...
A little advice, hai?
I’m going to a Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi bar tomorrow. I’ve never done Japanese meals — Sushi or Japanese prepared entries. That being said, I...
I need to start paying heed to what I write
Back in July, I wrote a disgusted little message to myself: Note to self: People make time for what’s important to them. Be they friends,...
Do I have to say the words?
You know, I tried to find the perfect way to write up a story about my night last night but “Do I have to say...
Note to self
Note to self: People make time for what’s important to them. Be they people, ideas, events, etc. Proof of this is someone’s trip to Jupiter...
J.J. Hardy and ChiSox at Devil Rays last Thursday
My friend Bryan Wolfe has been a Wisconsin sports fan since I met him — he was a die-hard Packers fan at age 14, and...
Strong for them, hell for you
How many times have you been supportive of someone who is close to you or who has meant something to you in the past, all...
An example of how Online Dating Sucks
(NOTE: I know this is one of the most popular posts on Stonegauge but it should be said that it’s also a couple of years...
POF – POS
Plenty of Fish = a Piece of Shit. Like all online dating sites – it’s great if you are a girl because there are a...
You know, last year I played the scorned and jaded lover… Last year I wrote about how I hurt and how I felt used and...
I don't like to brag but…
heh :wink (real graphic can be found here)...
Gobble Gobble
Turkey Day…. Just what am I thankful for? Just what is there to be thankful for? For starters, having readers like you actually viewing my...
Alluding
First off, a week until my birthday…. Donations and death threats can be sent to the Stonegauge…. Have you ever found your heart just aching...