The Sage Advice of Kenny Rogers

Dearest Reader,

I decided to get a head start on this “fighting my flirting fears” thing and made a b-line for a local bar with dancing.  I had already vetted the place.  It’s not a 20 something hang-out and there are no cars in the parking lot worth more than my condo.

Upon entering, a guy catches my eye because I’m certain he has not caught anyone else’s eye.  He is unattractive; thus he is not intimidating and the perfect man for some flirting practice!  Also, I figure he might appreciate the attention, so I head over his way.  Couples are pulling some complicated esoteric dance moves and I turn to him and crack, “How come you’re not dancing?”  He pauses and looking slightly panicked, points to the opposite end of the bar and responds in a squeaky voice, “My girlfriend is over there.”

I consider this guy for a beat, a whole lot of dialogues running through my head, and decide to take Kenny Rogers’ sage advice:  You've got to know when to hold 'em. Know when to fold 'em. Know when to walk away.
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XO M.J.