We're Not Sixteen Anymore : A Baby Boomer's Adventures With Online Dating

"Not since funny lady Erma Bombeck has there been a book written that so delightfully pokes gentle fun at common occurrences in everyday life--and in this case, dating. But not just any dating! Online dating. And specifically online dating when you're closer to sixty than to sixteen. Follow the tongue-in-cheek adventures of a Baby Boomer as she discovers the pitfalls and highlights of dating in the 21st Century's cyber-world. Feeling naive and outside her comfort zone, the author prepares to step up to the plate of dating after a relative puts her on an electronic dating site. Like many people, she discovers she's been in a time warp, and when she approaches dating like she did when she was in her teens, she discovers it's entirely different. What started out as entries on her Facebook page have expanded into detailed accounts of dating foibles and feats. Anyone who has embraced the concept of online dating will find her adventures humorous and charming."--Page [4] of cover. Not since funny lady Erma Bombeck has there been a book written that so delightfully pokes gentle fun at common occurrence in everyday life ---and in this case,dating. But not just any dating! Online dating. And specifically online dating when you're closer to sixty than to sixteen. Follow the tongue-in-cheek adventures of a Baby Boomer as she discovers the pitfalls and highlights of dating in the 21st Century's cyber-world. Feeling naive and outside her comfort zone, the author prepares to step up to the plate of dating after a relative puts her on an electronic dating site. Like many people, she discovers she's been in a time warp, and when she approaches dating like she did when she was in her teens, she discovers it's entirely different. What started out as entries on her Facebook page have expanded into detailed accounts of dating foibles and feats. Anyone who has embraced the concept of online dating will find her adventures humorous and charming. Not since funny lady Erma Bombeck has there been a book written that so delightfully pokes gentle fun at common occurrence in everyday life --and in this case, dating. But not just any dating! Online dating. And specifically online dating when you're closer to sixty than to sixteen. Follow the tongue-in-cheek adventures of a Baby Boomer as she discovers the pitfalls and highlights of dating in the 21st Century's cyber-world. Feeling naive and outside her comfort zone, the author prepares to step up to the plate of dating after a relative puts her on an electronic dating site. Like many people, she discovers she's been in a time warp, and when she approaches dating like she did when she was in her teens, she discovers it's entirely different. What started out as entries on her Facebook page have expanded into detailed accounts of dating foibles and feats. Anyone who has embraced the concept of online dating will find her adventures humorous and charming Flashback – you're 16 again – no pimples, curfews, or inexperience.You've seen ads for online dating on television, in newspapers, and (naturally) on computer popups. The models are cute, handsome, young, or at least looking good for their age. But what REALLY happens when a computer semi-illiterate 60ish widow is prodded into this very 21st century form of dating---when the last time she dated was when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon? Getting back into dating makes her feel young. Actual dating makes her realize she is NOT sixteen anymore. What started out as entries on her Facebook page have expanded into detailed accounts of dating foibles and feats.Anyone who has embraced the concept of online dating, no matter at what age, will find her adventures laugh-out-loud funny and charming. You've Seen Ads For Online Dating On Television, In Newspapers, And (naturally) On Computer Popups. The Models Are Cute, Handsome, Young, Or At Least Looking Good For Their Age. But What Really Happens When A Computer Semi-illiterate 60ish Widow Is Prodded Into This Very 21st Century Form Of Dating---when The Last Time She Dated Was When Neil Armstrong And Buzz Aldrin Became The First Men To Walk On The Moon? Getting Back Into Dating Makes Her Feel Young. Actual Dating Makes Her Realize She Is Not Sixteen Anymore. What Started Out As Entries On Her Facebook Page Have Expanded Into Detailed Accounts Of Dating Foibles And Feats. Anyone Who Has Embraced The Concept Of Online Dating, No Matter At What Age, Will Find Her Adventures Laugh-out-loud Funny And Charming.