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March 18, 2008

the death of doubt's benefit

Over the weekend, Blondage got an email from a professional acquaintance. He'd heard she's separated, and he's in town, and he'd always found her attractive, so what does she think about a date with him? If you want to just remain friends, I can do that too, he added.

Blondage rushed to the Internet to remind herself of what the guy looks like. I, meanwhile, for the first time in memory, ruled on the side of a guy being decent. "Actually, that sounds pretty respectful. He's being up front about his intentions and expectations. He's not slime-dogging it like, say, I do."

Blondage was not convinced. "Something doesn't feel right. He's rebounding or looking for a booty call or something."

"Nah."

She met him at the airport and they hung out, during which time she found out he was just dumped the week before.

Point, Blondage.

To make himself even more attractive, he declared to the 11-years-older Blondage that the lesson he'd learned is that he's interested in older women. "I've been reading up on being with older women," he offered, apparently unaware that if he knew anything whatsoever about older women, he wouldn't have used that line.

"Did you just throw your legs open for him when he said that?" I asked.

"No. It was surprisingly resistible."

And then she got fateful email. But for their names, this is verbatim.

RE: hotel

Blondage

I know you don’t get 'around' and I really don't either (think thats easy to tell based upon my personality type which is similiar to yours in alot of ways). And I know your married yet been separated for a year...And you are wiser/experienced in life but your also still a sexy woman with wants/desires (ignore them or not their there!). I would still love to hang out if you have any time this week but if you want something else w/me you know where to find me, leave your inhibitions. Saturday AM will be here before we know it. I'm not ashamed of being attracted to you.

Frank

Oh Frank, you honey-mouthed sweet talker, you.

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