The hardest part of writing is deciding when to stop. It doesn’t matter where you start, as you can later retain or discard any of your first words, phrases or even numerous pages. But arriving at a point where you can say, “That’s it, I’m done,” is, to me, perhaps the most difficult part of […]
Author Archives: Lisa Bonos
Talking pretty with pair of noted authors
Just after the white tents are taken down and vendors and artists pack up from this weekend’s annual L.A. Times Festival of Books, another unofficially annual literary event is scheduled on campus ““ an appearance by author and humorist David Sedaris. Author of best-selling compilations of non-fictional essays such as “Naked,” “Me Talk Pretty One […]
Say good-bye if passion runs dry
We need to talk. I know that sounds serious, but it is. We’ve had a good year and a half together, but it’s time to move on. I just don’t love you like I used to, and it’s not fair to you to keep going on like this. Plus, I’m graduating. I remember the beginning […]
Keep dating books balanced
I once went out with a guy who insisted we split everything down the middle. We split pizza tabs, the cost of miniature golf games and $4 ice cream sundaes. And I’m not talking about stretching out eighth-grade allowances. This was college. The one time he actually bought me something ““ one drink at a […]
Race shouldn’t decide your date
Last Saturday night it was pouring rain, but three of our group of five being British, a little precipitation wasn’t going to keep us from a night on the town. We jumped out of the cab, rushed to the umbrella-protected line, and as we entered Prey, we realized it was an Asian club ““ and […]
Dating across borders
Studying abroad can be one of the most rewarding experiences you can get from a university education. You get to see and learn about new places, meet fascinating people, and basically have your world turned upside down. Of course, tough choices abound when deciding to study abroad: Where, when, for how long should you go? […]
Falling out of love with Feb. 14
It’s almost Valentine’s Day. Again. And so the question pops up for nearly everyone: What should I do? I could tell you to finally ask your crush out on a date, or I could say to find a single friend to be your Valentine so you won’t be without a special someone on Valentine’s Day. […]