McSandra's Recommends

Talking to Strangers
I know you've been told your entire life precisely not to do this, but people have great stories, and most of them are just waiting for you to come along so they can tell them to you. The best part about talking to strangers is that they'll tell you anything, because they're absolutely no emotional investment. Last time I talked to a stranger he told me about shitting himself while riding a bike. Instant intimacy.

Pinot Grigio on Ice with Cranberry Pomegranite Juice
I can't get enough. And as a result I'm a little bit tipsy as I'm writing this.
Also recommended: a dash of tonic water

Video G-Chat
Yeah, you see it. Go ahead, click that red "New!" button. You know you want it. The initial awkwardness only lasts about 30 seconds, and then only recurs every minute or so. If you do decide to take the plunge, I recommend having something distracting in the room, like guitar hero, or another person.

Lisa, Make Love!(It's Okay!) by Oh No! Oh My!
It's the perfect song for the end of fall.

Cutting the Date Short
There's no reason not to do this. If it's a bad date, both of you will feel better and you've still got time to call a friend to head out to the bars. If it's a good date, you'll keep things fresh and they'll be even more excited when they finally see you again. "Quit while you're ahead" is timeless wisdom.
Also recommended: cutting the phone call short, cutting the Video G-Chat short.

Jacque Henri Lartigue
The original party photographer. Wonderful old photographs of friends and lovers being silly, haveing madcap races, throwing dogs into lakes, dancing, tubing, skating, and somersaulting.
Remind yourself that life is beautiful.

Cayenne Pepper
Especially delightful when sprinkled on top of nachos or tacos.
Or really, pretty much anything.

The Outdoor Living Room
Whether this means a Stonehenge of Lay-Z Boys in the backyard, or a sofa on the porch, you can't go wrong when the weathers nice. Don't forget that there's a whole world out there and you can watch it go by from the comfort of your private property. Light one up and tie one on, baby. You're home.