Communication is important in every part of a relationship, especially when there’s an urge to jump ahead. Nickey is certainly clear about her interest, which is a good start. Sheila might need just a bit more information first. Romance can[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
To “chat someone up,” in British English, can simply mean to start a conversation, whether or not flirtation is involved. In Nickey’s case, it would seem that flirtation is definitely on the agenda. As for the rhyming slang, the latter matter[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Sharing a movie together creates a shared experience that may rightly open the door to other shared experiences. What those might be, well, we’ll just have to see just where this romantic moment might go. Hold on to your hearts[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It would seem that Nickey has something on her mind; after all, there are many types of dessert. I remind my readers that this this is a SFW comic, so I won’t make any comments about whipped cream, melons, cherries,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
That bit of rhyming slang isn’t appropriate quite yet, although who knows what the future may hold? …okay, I do, but did you really think I was going to pass up this opportunity for a bit of suspense? Besides, a[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Speaking of signals for Sheila, the candlelit setting just might be another clue… Actor and presenter Peter Purves (b.1939 and still with us) first made a name for himself as Steven Taylor, companion (1965-66) to the first Doctor Who. Popular for many[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Tipping the Velvet is a BBC miniseries from 2002 with the rather daring depiction of two ladies in love. But I’m a Cheerleader (trailer) is a satirical 1999 comedy about parents sending their daughter to a facility for ex-gay treatment. Yes,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
You can hold hands to share an “Awww” moment, or you can grasp hold due to raw terror… although Shaun of the Dead isn’t actually scary. In that case, it’s more like holding hands to keep from falling off the couch[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
For a this-was-not-a-date, I think our self-described “jock girls” have had a lovely evening. Good takeaway and a good film make a fine Saturday night combination. I feel sure that there will be more movies in their future. (Yes, I’m[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I still say that 1989’s Steel Magnolias is one of the best films ever made. The chemistry of the cast is absolutely perfect; likewise the dialog, with memorable lines like “Are you high, Clairee?” and “”I really do love football,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
