The Parish Family Blog

What Does "Dating" Mean in 2008?

OK, readers, this one is for you. There are literally hundreds of you around the world still reading this blog. I know some of you visit once every week or two.

I have a question for you: What is dating? Or what does going out on a date mean and how is that compared to getting to know someone?  Are they the same or different? Is going out the same thing as dating?

I'm asking this question because twice in the last few weeks I've had different persons laugh at my use of the word 'dating.' They didn't offer an explanation other than it sounded funny, so I assume they are implying my idea of dating is, well, out-dated.

So be it. Both events were revealing lifeshocks, worthy of some reflection. So I thought I'd tap the wisdom of the crowd. That means you :) please.

Tell me your thoughts - regardless of your age. In fact I'd like a range of thoughts, male and female, younger and older. You'll help me fill in the gaps and hopefully be less embarrassed in my use of the 'word.'

Write a comment on the blog. Or if you're uncomfortable with that, send me an email: tom.parish AT Gmail.com

Hope to hear from you soon.

Tom

All You Need Is Love - I Still Believe

Watching "Across the Universe" tonight in Blu-Ray. Beautifully done. The Beatles are the Beethoven of our time.

An American girl (Evan Rachel Wood) and a British lad (Jim Sturgess) fall in love amid the upheaval of the 1960s in this musical featuring classic Beatles songs and a mix of live action and innovative animation. On an excursion to America, Liverpool dock worker Jude (Sturgess) falls for Lucy (Wood). When Lucy's brother (Joe Anderson) is drafted, Jude and Lucy take a stand as anti-war activists. Dana Fuchs, Bono and Eddie Izzard co-star.