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ON THE MIND
mon, can go a long way in breaking
February has been traditionally noted as the ice.
the “month of love.” Cards are
You know what they say:
bought, candy is given, kisses
When it comes to social
abound.
media, “Nobody’s safe — and
What is it about love that we
everyone is stalkworthy.”
simply cannot get enough of?
Another option is to ask
I feel like we are always in a
around and find out who’s
state of looking for love, being
single and looking for a “fix-
in love, falling out of love or
up.” Keeping your ears to the
getting over love.
ground has always been an
Love: A noun, a verb, a
oldie but a goodie.
Karin Katz
curse, a blessing.
Coffee places in the morn-
Hmm.
ing, gyms after 6 p.m. and
I’ve noticed that with so
certain area restaurants dur-
many young adults moving Downtown
ing “happy hour” seem to pull in the
lately, I’ve had a lot of moms emailing
singles as well.
me, asking what’s the best dating site for
Either way, when love is in the air —
their kids to find love, companionship
everyone seems happier … right?
and/or friendship.
Right!
Here’s one question I received recent-
ON THE TOWN
ly:
Speaking of which … have you found
“Dear Karin,
You referenced dating in your 12/24/15 your date for EPIC, NEXTGen’s March
12 event at the Ren Cen Marriott? Enjoy
JN column. Just wondered if you had
any suggestions for my son. He’s a college a night of food, drinks, dancing and
Bob Saget’s special brand of stand-up
grad, an employed software engineer
(mature audiences only, and we mean
and a good guy. His profession is male-
it) as you help support the needs of the
dominated. He’s looking for a date with
Jewish people and build a vibrant Jewish
girlfriend potential. He’s tried online and
future in Detroit, in Israel and around
the few social outings he can find. No
the world. For details, visit
luck. Do you have any fresh ideas?
jewishdetroit.org/EPIC.
Thank you.”
Forgotten Harvest will feature Jay
I know there are many dating sites
Leno at its 24th Annual Comedy Night
out there (which are always an option if
on May 7. Don’t miss out on this night
you want to go that route). Here is a list
of laughs for a great cause. For details,
(not an endorsement) of the sites that
go to forgottenharvest.org.
target mainly Jewish singles in particu-
On March 16, co-chairs Amy
lar: JDate, JWed, JMatch, JewishCafe,
Sternfeld and Marci Sheinbaum will
Jewcier, MatchmakerMatchmaker,
host What’s Cooking with Aish? featur-
JPeopleMeet, SuperTova and
ing author and kosher cook Elizabeth
SawYouatSinai.
Kutz. For details and tickets, go to
Another great idea is to go grocery
aishdetroit.com.
shopping after work. I know it sounds
Giving back this month: Lauren
comical — but you can find so many
Dembs, working with Darcee Matlen of
young single professionals doing their
Sample Wearhouse in West Bloomfield.
shopping around 6 p.m. on weekdays.
On March 6, from 3-5 p.m., shop for
I find that Plum Market, Whole Foods
and Trader Joe’s seem to draw the great- your kids while benefiting the Flint
water crisis.
est amount of after-hours singles roam-
JVS 8th Annual Trade Secrets
ing the aisles, seeking ready-made meals
Benefiting the JVS Women to Work
for “one.”
Social media sites seem to still remain Program will feature the inspiring story
of Linda Schlesinger-Wagner, local
a great way of finding new singles
“ready to mingle.” If you have the chutz- founder of clothing line Skinny Tees. For
tickets and additional details, call
pah, you can Facebook friend request
(248) 223-4290.
and/or private message someone you’ve
heard “through the grapevine” has got-
Karin Katz explores her Zen-centric journey into
ten divorced.
self-awareness through her nationally renowned
(And, boy, do I know people who do
blog BuddhaBarbie.com, which balances spirituality
that!)
with beauty. Contact her at bbarbiejn@gmail.com
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