I have a large dog, and was buying a large bag of Purina at Wal-Mart and was in line to check out.

The woman behind me asked if I had a dog.

Duh?

On impulse, I told her no, I was starting The Purina Diet again. Although I probably shouldn't, because I'd ended up in the hospital the last time. But I'd lost 50 pounds before I awakened in an intensive care ward with tubes everywhere and IVs in both arms.

I told her that it was essentially a perfect diet and the way it works is to load your pockets with Purina nuggets and simply eat one or two every time you feel hungry. The food is nutritionally complete so I was going to try it again.

I have to mention here that practically everyone in line was now enthralled with my story, particularly a tall guy who was standing behind her.

Horrified, she asked if I ended up in intensive care because the dog food poisoned me. I told her no, I'd been crossing the street when I stopped to chase my tail and a beer truck hit me.

I thought the guy standing behind her was going to need help as he staggered to the door laughing.

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Life is short. Break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love deeply, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile.

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Looking for your soul mate? Me too. Hoping to spend time getting to know "the one" who will become your best friend? Ditto. So, "friends first", OK?

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Just one more thing (OK, two more actually), I work in Woodland during the week and live at Tahoe on the weekends (No, I'm not leading two lives nor do I have dual identities. I'm simply blessed with great friends and a great place at the Lake that I choose to enjoy sharing my time with as often as possible), so someone with a flexible schedule and who lives along the I-80 corridor from Roseville to Tahoe would probably be ideal. Since no one is perfect; however, I remain flexible in my expectations of others. That being said, please understand this, if you are a "cereal" dater who invariably finds herself with "Corn Flakes" and "Fruit Loops", I have only one word for you, "Cheerio!" ;-)

Kayak under a full moon. Walk on the beach as Orion's Belt divides the night sky overhead. Share a great glass of wine by the fire as the evening cools... Hold hands after a relaxing backrub...