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November 30, 2009 | A Singular Life

The Never-Marrieds

My father’s only sister, my Aunt Dorothy, was born in 1906 and she never married. I know she had boyfriends, including one torrid love affair with a college professor at Vanderbilt University, but she chose not to become his wife. I believe it was because she dedicated herself to her profession as a high school history teacher.

She’d earned a master’s degree (rare for a woman in those days) and was passionate about civil rights and the fundamental ideals our country was founded upon – and she was committed to sharing that with her students.

Dorothy wouldn’t let anything get in the way of her mission, despite that back then, a woman was expected to give up her career and become a dutiful wife. READ MORE

Singular magazine online this week:

The Never-Marrieds: Fun facts about famous people who never married, PART ONE
Jet Lag Solutions for Singular Jet-Setters: Tips and some new tricks from a seasoned singular traveler
How Do You Know When Your Romance is Over?: We asked Los Angeles singulars
Our Video Pick: Cell Phone Dating: Online dating is passe’ – now it’s “mobile dating.”

Kim Calvert
Editorial Director
Singular magazine + singularcity.com

The Never-Marrieds

If there’s one group of people who have raised the collective eyebrow of society more than any other, it’s those singular iconoclasts who have chosen to buck social conventions and never marry — not even once. PART ONE

Single Jet Setter Fights Jet Lag and Wins!

Tips and some new tricks from a seasoned singular traveler can trim days off jet lag recovery — and even give an energy boost to those of us who stay home. Find out how!

Those Who Choose to Stay Single

Our society casts a wary eye on those who never marry, but if you look closer, you may see why.

How Do You Know When Your Romance is Over?

We asked singles in Los Angeles to share their own tell-tale signs that a romantic partnership has truly run its course.

Our Video Pick: Cell Phone Dating

Online dating is passe’ – now it’s “mobile dating” using your cell phone and cell phone apps to find someone to go bump with in the night.

	SingularCity Happy Hour Thursday, December 3 from 5–8 p.m.

Join us Thursday, Dec. 3, at the beautiful new location of the enchanting La Cachette Bistro, home of award-winning master chef Jean Francois Meteigner as we sit back, relax and enjoy delicious cocktails, savory appetizers and excellent company. In addition to cocktails, there is a great wine selection, a domestic microbrewery and international beer menu. Edibles include delicious petite plates ranging from $4-8. Some of the Happy Hour specials: Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Slider on Brioche with Beet Horseradish Sauce, Provencal Tart with Black Olives, Tomato, Rouille and Pesto, and Roasted Prawns (two) with Langoustine Sauce. Valet parking $6.50 If you’re on Facebook, we would love to have you RSVP on the event on our Facebook fan page event as well.

	Scrabble-Thon Part Two! Saturday, Dec. 5 from 2–4 p.m.

Calling all singular scrabblers! If you enjoy words and/or are into words, come to our Inaugural Scrabble-Thon. Activate and expand your vocabulary while having fun with your singular friends. The Scrabble Group is hosting our first event at the modern high-tech and spacious Santa Monica Main Library. Play and socialize with like-minded singulars!

	Art Lovers in L.A.
SingularCity member Abel (Abelin818) created this group for singulars who like to keep up on what cultural happenings are going on in LA by posting gallery and museum openings or parties, as well as theater and music. This is for all arts not just the visual.

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