The BetsyG-Spot

It’s vacation week, and BetsyG’s not in her usual essay-writing form. But she gives a tantalizing preview of next Monday’s post, and wishes everyone a happy new year.

Who pays for a date can be awkward for both the man and woman. Here are my thoughts on the subject, with a few helpful tips for the guy.

BetsyG looks back at Christmases and Hanukah’s past. Through the wonders of Youtube, she shows you her favorite gift ever.

Why do we connect with some people and not others? BetsyG reflects on her recent reconnections to try to understand what makes a friend.

I met Chris Noth! What happens when you meet a celebrity you’ve had a crush on? BetsyG talks about her recent experiences meeting Noth and Jonathan Franzen.

BetsyG reflects on a shopping trip with her mother and the change in relationship that develops as her parents age.

BetsyG’s experiences with reconnecting are getting weirder by the day, courtesy of Facebook. But what’s really weird is this picture of BetsyG from 9th grade.

Dating advice columnist Mark Evan Katz tells women “Don’t do anything” when it comes to dating. Women really get that one wrong. I sure do, and so do my friends. I’ve learned my lesson.

BetsyG looks back on the six months of The BetsyG-Spot, and evaluates its successes, failures, and where to go from here.

BetsyG talks about one aspect of why she loves essays, both reading them and writing them.