COUNTRY BOY MEETS CITY GIRL!

My special friend with the roses is coming in to town next Sunday, April 22nd. By then Central Park should be at its most lovely and since he is a pretty avid hiker, I plan to show him all the beautiful areas of Central Park. I am trying to get tickets to "Romeo and Juliet," New York City Ballet which is a world premiere since the Danish artist Per Kirkebye has designed the background Thursday night I met one of the ballet's super stars, the Danish dancer par excellence Nikolaj Hubbe at a fund raising event in one of the Chelsea areas' many art galleries. He happens to be a distant relative of mine on my mother's side, and I have met him several times before. Since he is dancing in "Romeo and Juliet" I thought it was a wonderful idea to get tickets for the two of us at the State Theater, and my friend definitely agreed, although he probably prefers the opera.

We have decided to celebrate his upcoming birthday with an opera and dinner near the Lincoln Center area.

Meanwhile he greets me every morning on the computer with his cheerful jokes and at night we have lots of laughs when he calls me. We are getting to know each other really well. No question about it, we both have a serious case of Spring Fever.

I still get a lot of mail from women who are interested in hearing about my life and who consider me inspirational. I answer them all, as a matter of fact I answer just about all my email. It is strange how many lovely women have written me and are looking for answers to their dilemna how to find suitable men. It is not easy, but I think with persistence and a certain amount of energy it should be able for everybody to find a suitable partner.

Easter in New York

The weather in New York around Easter time is not as pleasant and suitable for the traditional Easter Parade on Fifth Avenue as could be hoped, but the magnolias, cherry blooms and myriad of flowers are making New York a magical place to see for the many visitors.

My gentleman friend with the roses invited me to take a long drive in the countryside where he lives in order to show me all the historical sights of the region. We had a lovely lunch and dinner, and we found lots of time to learn about each other: our taste for food music, literature, culture, movies, television, politics, travel and adventures, and most importantly lifestyle. The emails, text messages and telephone calls fly back and forth daily, providing us both with a sense of what we both are doing during the week. The key word is definitely “caution” and taking the relationship really slowly. “One Day at a Time.” I like that; I recall the line from a song from “South Pacific,” the musical, “Getting to Know You.”

Plans for future dates include walking in Central Park when the bloom is really out in full force, and also perhaps going to the Metropolitan Opera, which is a favorite for both of us.

Meanwhile, I get constant letters from about 3 to 4 women who now almost have become friends. Although I’ve never met them, they report from time to time about their romances to me, and I like that. It is really interesting to observe the impact that Match.com has had on these women’s lives.

People keep calling me, reporting that they have seen my commercial. The latest call was from my cousin in Canada who reported that she and her husband had spotted me on television in Florida while vacationing! I am almost surprised that they recognized me in the evening gown. Life is good because Spring is coming. Romance is also in the air!