Story 16 - Snail on Sandpaper
Since the last ten years of my life were spent in the fashion of "Saturday Night Fever" it is no surprise that my relationships were not long lasting or meaningful.  It made sense then to attempt enlisting the use of 20th century technology where a relationship can begin without the usual limitations of appearance.  This confession from Sanyi, who did not give up despite numerous misunderstandings and his dedication was justified as he has found the girl he's been looking for. A true story with a photo of a happy couple.

Story 36 - The Preparer of Candle Lit Dinners
The usual beginning.  What have I got to lose?  Registration at a  dating site.  For a long time, nothing.  Occasionally I'd look through the database, one or two letters, responded or not. At a deciding moment I've seen the following ad:  "I am a preparer of candle lit dinners"  It stood out from among the many standard introduction pages.