It’s late Thursday night and I’m sitting at the computer with the usual case of pre-launch jitters. Will we get a good crowd tomorrow? Will I faint at the podium? Will someone (god forbid) find a typo?
As usual, University BookStore has gone out of their way to make this event special. In addition to fabulous readings by contributors Litsa Dremousis, Michelle Goodman, Jane Hodges, Dana Rozier, Rachel Toor and M. Susan Wilson, there will goofy games (bridal veil origami, engagement ring toss, and a fill-in-the-blank family pressure quiz), plus snacks AND prizes! What more can you ask of a Friday the Thirteenth?
The fun starts at 7 p.m. at the main branch of University BookStore, 4326 University Way NE, Seattle. Bring your friends and get lucky.
In the meantime, I’ve got a radio interview tomorrow at KISS 106.1 FM (it’s going to be taped and will air sometime Sunday). I’ll put up a link in days to come provided I don’t accidentally say the f-word on air. Until then, here’s a link to my Singles File column from today’s Seattle Post-Intelligencer, which talks about one of my favorite topics: singles stereotypes. Don’t forget to follow the link to reader comments at the end, which include some great insights into “selfish singles” as well as why “our life isn’t successful unless we reproduce.” (Does photocopying count?)
congratulations! so exciting. i wish i could be there to cheer you and michelle on. i’ll have to think of you from far away in DC
-naomi
Go Diane-
You go girl! And—–dear readers—–the same queries, comments, statements go on even into your 60’s after 25 years of singledom. They just don’t get it. I could fill a book! But I am here to tell you that life is good, fulfilling and full of joy. Women of the world be happy in your choices, whatever they are.
I am there in spirit Diane, even though I couldn’t make it last night.
Rhebe
I hope it was so fun! I’m really bummed I couldn’t be there. If I were an emoticon-kinda girl, I’d do the frownie face.