San Sequoia

Before I left the house, I asked Maia to text me when Tami got home from prom. It’s after 2 a.m., and I still haven’t received that text. It’s taking everything in me not to grab my cane and go looking for that boy. My imagination is heading places I don’t want it to, and…

The excitement of attending prom builds as Tami and Enzo step into the lobby of the school gym. Tami looks around, feeling as beautiful and special as a monarch arriving at a royal ball. Enzo: You’re the best-looking girl here tonight. Tambara: You haven’t even seen everyone yet. But thanks. You look good, too. They…

Checking Cupid’s Corner first thing in the morning has become a habit. I updated my profile to search for adult women aged 36 and up, but the selection in that age range isn’t great. I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with the women; it’s just that there aren’t many to choose from. Finding a companion…

The first thing I do after showering and getting dressed for the day is check for any Cupid’s Corner matches. Oddly enough, the first person I see is Annie, who counseled Maia and me during our marriage. There’s something really unsettling about that. Aren’t relationship counselors supposed to be in relationships themselves? I keep swiping…

My social media work is done, so now it’s time to head to my other job: opening the Man Cave. I meet Khalid there at noon and get to work cleaning and prepping for today’s clients. Once the space is ready, I head outside to draw in new customers. A few consider it but walk…

Maia is in the kitchen preparing spinach frittatas for breakfast, wondering if she should add them to the menu at the stand today, when Tami walks in with a big smile and a little extra bounce in her step. Tambara: Guess what, Mom! Tami doesn’t wait for Maia to guess before blurting out her news….

Luca: I didn’t exactly have my share. And I’m married now. That was ages ago. How am I supposed to know where to meet women? He shoots me a warning look. Luca: Don’t even think about calling Chi Chi. She’s happily married now. I hadn’t even considered it, but now that he’s brought her up……

It’s the last day of summer vacation. The weather is finally nice enough for Tami to meet a few friends at the water park near the lake, including Enzo and his sister, Kisha. She and Enzo have been flirting on Social Bunny for days. She likes him a lot, and he has a quirky way…

There’s a rare summer thunderstorm outside. After hearing about my boy Luca being struck by lightning twice, there’s no way I’m going out in it. I’m staying in and getting some work done. First up, I head straight to my laptop to contact a designer about the build-out of my man cave downstairs. Thankfully, most…