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SANDBAR
Chatting with you. Should have gotten your number. I think we should chat. When: Saturday, September
10, 2022. Where: Sandbar. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915625
LOVE OF MY LIFE
To the love of my life: I see you in my dreams. I see you during my waking moments. I’ve watched you grow into the most beautiful woman, mother and best friend I could ever ask for. I look forward to the many more years to come. Your Papa Bear. When: Friday,
September 9, 2022. Where: dreamland. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915624
I’M SO PROUD OF YOU!
You: a trans woman who stopped in at my place of work to discuss a mutual project. Me: cis woman. I see you. I saw how comfortable you seemed in your own skin. I don’t know you or know your path, but I’m so proud of you for being you and being true to yourself. Keep on being you! When: Wednesday, September
7, 2022. Where: around town. You: Trans woman. Me: Woman. #915623
HEY CULLIGAN WOMAN!
To the brunette woman who drives for Culligan (I can’t remember your name): I just wanted to say I think you are totally sexy! Would love to get to know you sometime when you aren’t lugging jugs of water! When: ursday, August 25,
2022. Where: carrying lots of water. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915622
SANG ALONG TO DAVID GRAY
I sang “Babylon,” and your entire table sang along to “ e Freshmen” by the Verve Pipe during my gig in Jeffersonville. I loved your enthusiasm and your silvery hair. Care to meet up for a drink? When: ursday,
September 8, 2022. Where: the Village Tavern. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915621 SHELBURNE FARMS
I really hate to resort to this because it never works, and, quite honestly, if someone iSpied me, I would probably freak out. You had long, curly blond hair, were wearing black shorts/black top, and were taking a picture of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. I walked by and said hello, and we ended up walking the same way. When: Wednesday,
September 7, 2022. Where: Shelburne Farms. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915620
BIKES PASSING IN THE MORNING
We were at the bottom of the Intervale hill around 7 a.m.; you were coming down while I was starting up. We smiled, and I said “Mornin’” as you zoomed past. When: Monday,
September 5, 2022. Where: Intervale Rd. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915619
GROCERY AISLE CROSSINGS
Labor Day afternoon. You: in a green hoodie. Me: in a raincoat and mask. We kept crossing paths in the aisles. At the checkout line, you said it was the last time we’d do that — I hope not. Next time, let’s just go shopping together! When: Monday, September
5, 2022. Where: Montpelier Shaw’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915618
OTTER CREEK BAKERY, 24TH, LOVELY DRESS
You: lithe, short-haired blonde, pretty cream-and-black dress, black heels. Me: tall, glasses, ball cap, tomato-colored shirt, jeans. My comment on your pretty dress and how nice to see someone dressed up in Middlebury was answered with a big “ ank you” and lovely smile. I had to rush off. Care to have another coffee or perhaps lunch together?
When: Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Where: Otter Creek Bakery, Middlebury. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915612 NORTH END LAUNDROMAT, FRIDAY THUNDERSTORM.
Big boom. Pretty woman said the lightening was 2.3 miles away; I suggested 1,000 feet. Not a fair day for you: farmer, chef and writer. I’d like to meet again, if only to buy some veggies. HMU. When: Friday, August 26,
2022. Where: North End Laundromat. You: Man. Me: Man. #915613
FAMOUS FEET
You were leaving the store with your motorcycle helmet in tow and said something about forgetting something. I was wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses and managed a sheepish smile. Safe travels, and if you read this and want to connect, please drop me a line. When: Sunday, August 28, 2022.
Where: outside Famous Footwear. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915615
TINY THAI CAT DAD
You had a super-cute kitty in the car while you were waiting for your to-go order outside. I should have told you about how I just started bringing my cat out to the park and how we should have a little cat play date. If you see this and are single, I’d love to do that. When:
ursday, August 18, 2022. Where: Tiny ai. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915611
WOMAN AT WATERVILLE MARKET
We met outside the Waterville market on the 109. We chatted about your dogs, young Daisy and her Rottweiler mom — both present in the car. You work long weeks in caregiving. Me: Chris. Gray beard, cap, dark T-shirt. You seemed very sweet and so lovely! Drop me a line here if you’d like to get in touch. When: Saturday, August
6, 2022. Where: Waterville market. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915603
CIDERSTOCK
You were wearing a bright yellow WeeBee Oil & Lube shirt (A+ fashion choice), and I was the blonde. We hit it off! I’m posting here because I’m pretty sure I accidentally deleted a digit in your phone number while saving it, so if you read this and actually did want me to have your number, sorry and please let me know! When: Saturday, August 20,
2022. Where: Woodchuck Ciderstock. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915609 SELF-CHECKOUT, SHAW’S, COLCHESTER
You: attractive brunette with great tan wearing shorts and sandals on Sunday, noontime. We were standing next to each other. Would love to know where you go to get such a great tan. When: Sunday, August 21,
2022. Where: Shaw’s, Colchester. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915610
SELF-CHECKOUT, SHAW’S, COLCHESTER
You: attractive brunette with great tan in the self-checkout line. Would love to know where you get such a great tan! When: Sunday, August
21, 2022. Where: Shaw’s, Colchester. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915608
REDHEADED WONDER
I saw you at the airport cellphone lot in a white Mercedes-Benz. You were waving frantically at a Frontier plane. If you were not waving at your husband, maybe we could fl y away together.
When: Monday, August 8, 2022. Where: airport. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915607
F250 BEAUTY, MCNEIL POWER PLANT
2:15 p.m. You: woman with F250 truck, headed to the beach. Me: man with CX5, headed to my deck. How about we meet in between for a drink? (We needn’t talk of yard waste.) When:
Saturday, August 13, 2022. Where: McNeil power plant yard waste facility. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915606
DAYSIES, SPARKLY RAVEN-HAIRED BEAUTY
You: tall, pretty woman with glasses, beautiful long, curly black hair, fetching sparkly black pants/vest outfi t. Me: tall man, salt/pepper hair, pink blazer and tie, kept noticing you as we walked around the Daysies party. I wanted to say hi, didn’t fi nd the opportunity among the gaggle of revelers. Would you care to share a hello some other time soon? When: Friday, August 5, 2022.
Where: Daysies party, ECHO Center. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915602
REDHEAD, HUNGER MOUNTAIN HIKER
Met you on top of Hunger Mountain. You were with two friends. Did we almost make a connection, except for me not getting it? If so, let’s do a hike together and get to know each other. When: Wednesday, August
3, 2022. Where: Hunger Mountain. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915598 ESSEX DISCOUNT BEVERAGE
About 12:30. We talked about the sandwiches and the stuff on the counter. You like the turkey bacon, and I like the BLT but was going with the ham. If you’re single, I would enjoy talking to you again. Hope your lunch was great. And hope to talk to you again. Gerry.
When: Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Where: Essex Discount Beverage. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915595
CROSSING PATHS
You: very beautiful woman with the Die Antwoord haircut, waiting at the light near Walgreens. Me: the gentleman across the street from you waiting all the same, covered in hickeys from a couple of nights ago. Wanna gimme some more? I’m trying to start a collection of them. When: ursday, July 21, 2022.
Where: across the street from Penny Cluse. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915591
I HELD THE DOOR
... as you were coming out (right in front of Hannaford), and I held the door open for you. All I can say is: If I hadn’t been caught off guard by your beauty, I would’ve asked your name. Interested in getting coffee from someplace other than a gas station sometime? When: ursday, June 30,
2022. Where: Jolley’s in Middlebury. You: Woman. Me: Man. #915583
OVERLOOK PARK PHOTO OP
I offered to take photos of a dad with two young daughters. You all had such a warm and lovely energy. In an instant, I felt like I had known you a lifetime. Instead of laughing about spilling something on my shirt, I wish I’d started a conversation. I keep thinking about this lost opportunity of connecting with kindred spirits.
When: Friday, June 10, 2022. Where: Overlook Park, South Burlington. You: Group. Me: Woman. #915578
CITY MARKET QT
Saw you on Monday evening. My roommate asked you about the book you were reading from the other register while I was at yours. You had bright eyes and a warm smile. I would love to get to know you. When: Monday, June
20, 2022. Where: City Market, South End. You: Man. Me: Woman. #915576
AskREVEREND
Irreverent counsel on life’s conundrums
De Rev end,
My younger sister is six months pregnant. She and her husband are very excited, and I’m happy for them, but she keeps alluding to me babysitting. I don’t have children, and I have absolutely no desire to take care of a baby, even for an hour. I’m not trying to be a jerk; I just don’t have it in me. I’ve told her before, but she seems to think I’m joking. How can I let her know I’m serious without causing a rift?
Auntie Ono (FEMALE, 38)
De Auntie Ono,
I get where you’re coming from. With all due respect to the moms and dads out there, I’ll take a puppy or a kitten over a human baby any day. Not everyone has parental instincts, and that’s absolutely OK. e most important thing is that you don’t want your sister to count on you for childcare. If you come from the angle of never having taken care of a baby, she should understand. Who would hire a babysitter with no experience? ere are plenty of other ways to help out new parents. You could offer to run errands or do chores
around the house when they’re home. If you like to cook, you could prep some meals for the week. I’m sure your sister would appreciate any assistance that you dads out there, I’ll take a puppy feel more comfortable with. Finding a qualifi ed babysitter is no small task, so you could help do some research to fi nd the right e most important thing is person. And when that happens, take your sister out for a day of good old sibling bonding without the baby.
around the house when they’re home. If you like to cook, you could prep some meals for the week. I’m sure your sister would appreciate any assistance that you feel more comfortable with. babysitter is no small task, so you could help do some research to fi nd the right person. And when that happens, take your sister out for a day of good old sibling bonding without the baby.
Good luck and God bless, The Rev end
What’s your problem?
41-y/o male, formerly moderately handsome, now world-weary, depressed and socially isolated, looking for 30- to 50-y/o female to share time with. I’m über friendly and considerate, but years of depression and self-doubt have rendered me something of a self-hating loner. Interested to hear about you and your story. #1609
Gracious, attentive, educated, humorous soul seeks a fi t, tender and natural female counterpart (52 to 65) to bask in autumn splendor. I prefer simplicity over complexity, quiescence over commotion and creativity over conformity. Hot cider and ginger cookies await! #1607 Older male wishes to share exhibitionist fantasies with older women. I’ll tell you mine if you share yours. Cosplay possibilities. #1608
Female, 60, seeks an intelligent, curious and open man to ponder/explore things like the perfect bite of a meal, the wonder of the stars, the meaning behind a piece of art, the answers to a crossword puzzle and more. #1606
I’m a 70-y/o male seeking a woman, 60 to 75 y/o. I’m active, love the outdoors, walks on beaches and camping. Alone and lonely. Would like to meet for companionship. #1604 I’m a SWM seeking a SBF. Kinkier the better. Love women’s clothes, high heels, stockings, and painted toenails. Very clean. Phone. #1605
An open letter to all the beautiful women, couples and men with lifestyle swing interests. WM, 6’1, very handsome and adventurous. Looking for daytime fun! Let’s play! #1603
Woman, 57. Healthy, respectful, genuine. I’d like to share the last dance with a man in the country. A man who is kind, healthy and stable. A man who cares about how he treats a person and is well liked by others. Phone number, please. #1600
Male, 66, seeking whip-smart woman for companionship and thoughtful conversations about the natural world, music, art, history, poetry, beauty, psychology, relationships, love, desire, play, happiness, gardening, aging, loss, impermanence, interdependence, meditation, consciousness, physicality, mind, this world and the beyond. #1594
Chittenden County female, 52, seeking male 52 to 60. I’m veg, progressive, educated, nonsmoker, nondrinker, a dog and bird person. I love art, architecture, museums, documentaries, old classics, organic gardening and DIY projects. #1601 I’m a 65-y/o male seeking a 60-plus female or a trans female. Looking for single or married females and transgender females for fun. Discreet only. Live in Vermont during the summer months, Ocala, Fla., in the winter. Come play. #1596
Romance is nice, but what I really need is “family.” Are you a bright, well-educated, optimistic, compassionate, older but active person who happens to be alone? I am convinced that there are perfectly wonderful people out there who, due to no fault of their own, have no spouse, children or signifi cant others in their lives. Friends are great, but they are busy with their own families. It has been a particularly diffi cult summer with many people reuniting with family members after the long period of isolation imposed by the pandemic. Meanwhile, other people have become more lonely than ever! If you have needs similar to mine and meet the criteria set out above, I look forward to hearing from you. 74y/o female in Addison County.
#1599
ISO sympathetic connection with BM stud and his woman. In need of attentive oral service. Mature WM offers body massage and friendly fulfi llment of need for compatible couple.
#1595
Male, 66, seeking singular female. Talk to me, you of open heart and mind, embracing the beyond within. Tell me a dream you’ve had; relate a moving poem; describe something beautiful. Paint in words: How do you experience this life?
#1597
I’m a GWM seeking gay or bi men for NSA fun. I can be discreet if needed. I’m fun and adventurous. Primarily sub but can be aggressive. Mid-central Vermont, south of Rutland. #1593
54-y/o single male seeking a 40- to 60-y/o single woman. Looking for conversation, dating and possibly more. I like the outdoors, taking walks, bonfi res, karaoke and dancing. Let’s meet in Danville. Phone number, please. #L1589
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