Party Line by Michelle Churchill

About Michelle Churchill

Michelle Churchill is a single woman, living and working in New York City, careening into menopause. As a 50-year-old woman struggling with a mid-life career change, hot flashes and the insanity of middle aged internet dating, she has a unique perspective on love, life and the pursuit of happiness.

The Butler
Posted by Michelle Churchill on May 16th, 2008

My determination to stop dating seems to have had the opposite effect. My e-mail box is full of requests from ...

Setting Goals
Posted by Michelle Churchill on Apr 22nd, 2008

Things have been busy lately. The season is trying to change, and so am I. I have been taken aback ...

Recognizing Love
Posted by Michelle Churchill on Feb 27th, 2008

While I am trying to find out whether or not dating can bring me the love of my life or ...

Pie and Disappointment
Posted by Michelle Churchill on Dec 18th, 2007

My Real Live Man has turned out to be a bit of a disappointment. We continued to flirt and after ...

A Real Live Man
Posted by Michelle Churchill on Sep 3rd, 2007

For ages now, my only source of "date-able" men has been the Internet. Even my Homecoming King reconnected with me ...

The Homecoming King
Posted by Michelle Churchill on Aug 22nd, 2007

I have spoken with the Homecoming King at least once a week since we connected on the Web. We have ...

Homecoming
Posted by Michelle Churchill on Jul 16th, 2007

I know it’s been a while since you’ve heard from me, but for the last couple of months, while I’ve ...

Text Messaging
Posted by Michelle Churchill on Jun 18th, 2007

Finally, Westchester Man called for a second date and we made plans to meet for lunch the following week. Over ...

Westchester Man
Posted by Michelle Churchill on May 29th, 2007

The last few dates have been more than unusual, and I thought it was time for a bit of a ...

Don't Bring Your Toys to the Table
Posted by Michelle Churchill on Apr 27th, 2007

It is spring in New York. There’s really nothing quite like it. The trees are in bloom in Central Park, ...

Wanna Play Doctor?
Posted by Michelle Churchill on Apr 11th, 2007

Spring is here, and in spite of the unseasonably chilly temperatures, I definitely have spring fever. I am clearly not ...

Jakarta Man
Posted by Michelle Churchill on Mar 15th, 2007

Upon my return from a week in paradise, I once again began searching the World Wide Web for my elusive ...

A Week in Paradise
Posted by Michelle Churchill on Mar 1st, 2007

An opportunity fell in my lap last week that I could not let pass me by. A dear friend has ...

My New Crush
Posted by Michelle Churchill on Feb 12th, 2007

The last couple of weeks have been as cold as I remember in New York City. I however have been ...

Mr. Right
Posted by Michelle Churchill on Feb 1st, 2007

Does Mr. Right exist? Am I kidding myself by thinking that he can be found in cyberspace or, in fact, ...

Misrepresentation
Posted by Michelle Churchill on Jan 24th, 2007

As I was recovering from my date with the Athlete, I received an e-mail from a very handsome man. He ...

Lady Stetson
Posted by Michelle Churchill on Jan 16th, 2007

One afternoon, as I was checking messages, I heard a familiar voice from the past. I was floored. The Athlete ...

Ready, Willing and Much More Stable
Posted by Michelle Churchill on Jan 8th, 2007

A year ago my heart was broken and I cried about it for months. I cried every day. I tried ...

A Brand New Check Box
Posted by Michelle Churchill on Dec 28th, 2006

How did this happen? I am in a brand new check box. I have never been afraid of a number. ...