Someone on another platform asked her followers: What did you replace your ex with?

The responses make for some fascinating reading. I'm always interested in glow-up narratives, especially from women.

My answer: I replaced my X with ME.

That's my glow-up.

#SoPo
#LadyBachelor
#DecenterM3n
#CompHetNonsense

You can't take me anywhere.

We were having a lovely dinner at Wayfare Tavern (my new favorite place in SF because Dean knows me at the bar.)

And how did I end up having an argument with someone about voter access and the myth of voter fraud?

They bought our champagne but still. Don't try to tell me that voting should happen in person when we all know that having different ways of voting will increase the voting access.

Anyway. I politely yelled at him and we hugged later.

#sfbayarea #sanfrancisco #LadyBachelor

Had a very cool experience with Joyfriend A last night. A night of snacks, music, low lights, headrubs and scritches, talking about the ethics of editing the human genome to alleviate human suffering (he's pro; I've got questions), some cuddling and then cooling off in the night air.
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#BensonUpdate Benson Dubois is beginning to show a preference for being inside. He's more and more reluctant to come with me when I need to pop outside quickly for whatever reason. He just grumps, looks at the leash in my hand, and closes his eyes.

Heh. My plan is working. He's getting so tired of being with Mommy he wants his space. Heh.
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Joyfriend A: Do you want to own me?

Me: I'm #SoPo. Ownership is...heavy. But fostering....I could do that. Yes. You will be like my foster kitten.

Joyfriend A: [wriggling happily]

#Shenanigans #LadyBachelor

Everyone wants to be on my leash. I've only got room for one. And he's a thicc boi schmoopie face.

Chisme with a Bestie...

Me: ...did you know Q is here in the Bay?

Her: No! I thought Ross was in one of the Carolinas.

Me: No...I think they're doing a dual household thing. Hey, is Ross Black or white? I know nothing about her husband.

Her: Um...ROSS...her *employer*...

Me: LOL

Her: JFC

Me: SNORT

Her: WE'VE KNOWN HER FOR 20 YEARS...

Me: hahahaha

#LadyBachelor

Sometimes you drop the dog at daycare to have a fabulous Bestie Day in Sausalito and Richmond dorking out on the Bay Area Model; drinking good wine by the water; touching way too expensive ceramics at Heath; and being glad to be two grown ass women on our own.

#LadyBachelor
#sfbayarea

Things Benson ate #today:

1 croissant
1 street taco on the sidewalk
A smear of....something
His kibble

Things I've ingested today:
2 bites of croissant
1 passionfruit Madeleine
2 cups of coffee
1 bottle of Gatorade

I'm gearing up to assemble that second counter thingy. I need more Gatorade.

#BensonUpdate
#LadyBachelor
#saturday
#DIYing

A slow day full of naps, snacks, Murdoch Mysteries (because I'm 80), and playing with Benson who just wants to hang out outside and eat croissants like he's a French café denizen.

After our pre-dinner walk, I was apparently taking too long chatting with a neighbor because Benson, who'd been lounging at my feet, just got up and trudged upstairs without me.

He cracks me up.

I suppose I should text one of the Heaux who's been waiting for a date...I've just been enjoying all this me-time. My own company has felt delicious.

#BensonUpdate
#GenX #LadyBachelor #Heauxtation

It never fails.

Woman makes completely vanilla remark: I like gin & tonics!

Dude agrees: Me, as well!

Woman adds to convo: Limes are delicious!

Dude responds -- and then shoots his unsolicited shot: Once again I agree and how about shenanigans?!

Sir, this is a Wendy's.

Sigh.

#LadyBachelor
#Audacity

So today is awesome.
Late to daycare.
Benson acted up on the train because he was muzzled and hated it.
Oh and he found a rotisserie chicken under a bush and we had to tussle for it.

More 💅 sacrificed.

Siiiigh.

#Today
#BensonUpdate
#LadyBachelor

I almost forgot to board Benson over the weekend (starting my vacation)!

While I'm sure he'd enjoy a long Juneteenth weekend of jazz, wine, and brunches with a bestie, *I* would not. So to boarding he goes! With some extra activities included!

#MommaNeedsABreak
#LadyBachelor
#BensonUpdate

Other Bestie just sent me 3 days of dinner+brunch reservations when they're here. #LadyBachelor sans dog, here I come.

#AtLastABougieVacation

EVERY aspect of patriarchy is a goddamn trap.

#CompHet #Patriarchy #Feminism #RadicallySingle #LadyBachelor

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/stephen-crowder-divorce-1234727777/

Got up at the crack of.
Muzzled Benson and took the BART.
(I'm calling his muzzle a 'safety hat.' To destigmatize it in my head.)
Was super early getting to west Oakland so I met a friend for coffee on the way to daycare and we caught up for as long as it took us to drink 2 large teas.

And I 'ran' for my bus as I saw it approaching!

Me to the bus driver: That was physical fitness.

He laughed.

The Shenanigans Mojo continues.

#Today
#BensonUpdate
#LadyBachelor

Alicia the Dog Trainer is so reassuring.

Yeah, it could be that's her schtick. But I need her schtick. I need the confidence to be Benson's guardian.

Today we concentrated on building my leash skills and helping Benson understand what his role is when we are Working, i.e., on the leash.

Turns out the discipline I use when it's time to get Benson on/off the BART is the same discipline I should be using in most situations.

But, she reminded me, it's also a time for me and Benson to find ways to celebrate how far we've come. He's a happy, safe dog now and that's nothing to sneeze at.

So we celebrated with two ciders at Ben N Nick's for me and a basket of unsalted fries for Benson.

#BensonUpdate #LadyBachelor
#SorryNotSorry #DogFarts #DogsOfMastodon #DogsOfBayArea #sfba #Oakland

People of a Certain Age Who Prefer Jumpsuits!

My girlfriends have been sending me links to jumpsuit sites now that I've declared my love for them. (I'm wearing my jumpsuit right now.)

I give you: TheKit. Fashion-forward, size-inclusive.

Totally going to get a couple so I can be that unbothered middle-aged woman in shapeless clothing. Feeling UNBOTHERED about not showing off my bits. I'm comfortable, ho.

#MiddleAgedHotness
#LadyBachelor
#Fashion
#menopause #GenX #BlackWomen

https://www.thekit.com/collections/jumpsuits

In other (good) news, I fixed my jiggly toilet handle.

#LadyBachelor

Oh and how'd the date go?

Great manners, interacted with the dog, brought flowers. We had good physical chemistry. Pheromones, man.

I mean, I feel dead inside, but maybe that's just gas.

#DatingInTheBay #LadyBachelor

I don't know what was in my Wheaties today but I got a LOT done!!

I was productive as hell, wiping out stuff that had malingered on my task list for over a month. I guess I finally had the mental fortitude to send those emails.

My offramp from Boss Lady mode to Lady Bachelor mode includes faking a dinner date at my place. There is NO way I'm cooking for anyone.

But arrange food artfully in pretty dishes? Totally.

I can do that.

#sfba #oakland #DatingInTheBay
#LadyBachelor

My Ursula the Sea Witch/Hannibal profile inexplicably received 6 responses from clueless (or catfish) folks.

When I asked if they actually *read* the profile, 1 said 'it was complicated.' Another just said he's looking for his one true love (so no, he didn't read it), and another just said he thought i was beautiful (Thanks but irrelevant).

Ursula rejects all of this nonsense.

#DatingInTheBay
#MiddleAgedHotness
#LadyBachelor

Bestie: You and Benson should have a portrait made.

Me: Yes! Me in my black ballgown, corset, and boots; fierce makeup & hair. Benson looking evil. Not farty.

Bestie: So you've thought about this.

#BensonUpdate
#LadyBachelor