I’ve had several readers write to me asking for suggestions as to how to meet singles here in the Santa Clarita Valley. They’re frustrated that there aren’t specific organizations that cater to the 40 and 50+ groups of single or divorced men and women who go all but unnoticed in this bedroom community. Well, my friends, I know of none. However….
Several months ago I left home a little early for work. I was treating myself to my usual “Mondays shouldn’t exist” Starbucks to make the transition from a relaxing Sunday to the fist clenching commute that defines the I-5 South. While contemplating my order, I met a tall, strikingly attractive man with a smile that would melt road rage into a school-girl giggle. He asked for my phone number and called my cell just a few minutes later. My otherwise torturous commute became a lovely, scenic drive.
We dated briefly before ending our feeble attempt at a relationship. However, it occurred to me that now I couldn’t go to my favorite Starbucks again. I had to find another location, or give up Monday coffees altogether.
Then there’s the one about the long-haired blonde I met in the checkout line of Whole Foods. After a very nice, albeit brief, conversation we walked out to the parking lot together and he, too, asked for my phone number, but he never called! Now, when I go to Whole Foods, I scan the parking lot to see if I can spot his car before I scan the produce aisle to see if I can spot a fresh butternut squash. Are you catching my drift?
So my question is this: In a small town such as ours, do we really want to date someone who frequents the same establishments we do? Or, conversely, are we willing to find new “favorite” places, checkers and baristas? Maybe meeting someone who is G.U. (Geographically Undesirable) has its perks. Maybe we shouldn’t attempt to fill our own backyards with landmines. It’s just a thought.
With that said, knowing that the new year brings new hope for Love-Ever-After, most of the online dating sites are offering discount memberships. It’s also a well-known fact that springtime is second only to New Year’s in new online dating memberships. For some reason, springtime isn’t just when “young” men’s fancies turn to thoughts of love. The older crowd gets the bug, too! Maybe it’s time to bite the bullet (very romantic, don’t you think?), sign up and maybe say “yes” to a Starbuck’s or Whole Foods that’s out of Santa Clarita.
But don’t forget! We love our little community! Go meet him over there, and if he is a wonderful person, bring him back over here! And have him bring a friend! |
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