To Americans at home and around the world (like me), I hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving Day holiday. I’m thankful for every one of you who visit Sexy Old Broad and especially thankful for those who leave me comments.

I’ll be celebrating in New Zealand where it’s a beautiful, cloudless summer day. It doesn’t feel much like the Thanksgivings I’m used to after growing up in Maine, but I’m grateful for every blessing I have.

If you’re alone for the holiday, don’t make it a big deal. Just think of it as just another day. If you lived in New Zealand it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving and life will go on remarkably well spending an ordinary Thursday.

Being single and alone for the holidays is really difficult for a lot of people. Some of them tell me that they feel “broken” because they aren’t partnered when everyone else around is. The truth is that not all people are in a partnership or marriage. This is a myth that we keep repeating to ourselves until we believe it as fact.

These holidays are just another day of the year until you put value and emphasis on that particular day. When I was a kid there was the old joke the teachers told us nearly every year, “Do they have 4th of July in England?” We all quickly said, “Nooooo.” Well of course they do, it comes after the 3rd and before the 5th of July. It’s not a holiday for them and they don’t get one bit upset that they’re alone on that day.

Thinking again about all those people who are in relationships and you’re not — how many of them are truly happier than you are? Would you want to be a part of some of those partnerships from hell? I doubt it. Your life might not be perfect but it’s not more or less satisfying just because you’re single.

I want to leave you with this thought. The holiday is just one day. Your singleness is temporary. The weather is temporary. Everything is temporary. So treat yourself to something decadent, read a book, watch a movie, volunteer at a food kitchen or decide to catch up on some much needed sleep.

WHY YOUR DOG IS THE PERFECT VALENTINE
(for the guys!)

* Dogs don’t mind if you’re running late. (In fact the later you are, the more excited they’ll be to see you).

* Dogs would be thrilled with a $5 hamburger for dinner.

* Dogs understand that instincts are better than asking for directions.

* Dogs love it when you leave lots of things on the floor.

* Dogs agree that you have to raise your voice to get your point across.

* Dogs think picking up your smelly socks is a fun task.

* Dogs don’t have a problem with excessive back hair.

* Dogs love it when all your buddies come over.

* Dogs think your singing is great.

WHY YOUR CAT IS THE PERFECT VALENTINE
(for the girls!)

* Cats will never be late for dinner.

* Cats mature as they grow older.

* Cats understand the importance of beauty sleep.

* Cats love it when you go shopping.

* Cats always look well-groomed first thing in the morning.

* Cats can fend for themselves when left home alone.

* Cats never leave a trace of their toileting habits.

* Cats are cute (not annoying) when they sleep all day on the couch.

* Cats are easier to house-train.


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If you are lacking in the fireworks department, you’ve got a brand new year to start over! Wave all the bad experiences goodbye and turn over a new leaf. If you haven’t tried an adult dating site and you’re looking for companionship or a relationship, I invite you to check out SexyAds.com. It’s not for kids and the average age of the members is 35. You won’t see sexy stuff unless you ask for it, so it’s safe to have a look.

Within minutes you could find yourself chatting with people from next door or from across the world. Liven up your life and meet new people. Online dating has gone mainstream and people around the world have accepted it as a legitimate way of meeting new friends.

Everyone knows the goal is to meet on an actual live dates where there is physical and verbal contact but meeting online makes it really easy – especially if you’re on the shy site. You deal with one person at a time and have plenty of time to think about what to say next, unlike meeting a stranger in person for the first time. You don’t have to worry about looks either. It’s the words that come across to show what kind of people you are, what values you have, what interests you share.

Don’t spend another year without a hottie in your life. I’m convinced there is someone special for everyone. Take charge of your life and make something wonderful happen this year.


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