Category Archives: Life with Sophia

What Mario Lopez Taught Me About The Five Emotional Stages Of Divorce

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Neil

Just because I haven’t been writing a lot on my blog doesn’t mean I haven’t been online. Ever since Sophia and I filed for divorce, I’ve been receiving advice from online friends near and far about how to proceed with … Continue reading →

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Giving Birth to Myself

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Neil

I want to be politically correct with my large female readership and say right off the bat that as a man I will never fully know what it feels like to give birth to another human being. But, to be … Continue reading →

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Irreconcilable Differences

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Neil

On the night before BlogHer, Sophia and I filled out the paperwork.  There were four forms to complete.   It was more complicated than I thought, forgetting for a moment that filing for divorce is a serious legal matter and … Continue reading →

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In the Limo

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Neil

“Do we tip the driver?” I asked Sophia. We were in the backseat of a limo, part of the fleet from one of the most famous of Los Angeles livery services. “I’m not sure. I suppose so.” she answered, sipping … Continue reading →

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Blog Held Hostage: Second Update

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Neil

On March 17th, I wrote down five simple goals.  Goal #1 was this:  “set up a date for when I am traveling to Los Angeles, and moving my stuff from Sophia’s place.” ++++ “I need a ten minute break from … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Sophia!

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Neil

One of the guilty pleasures of TV watching when I was with Sophia, besides All My Children, The Bachelor, and Professional Figure Skating, was “Poker After Dark,” a nightly show of high stakes No Limit Texas Hold ‘em mini-tournaments, featuring … Continue reading →

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Feeling it For the First Time

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Neil

Surprisingly, I’ve been doing quite well in New York, away from Sophia.  We’re still talking on the phone, exchanging stories of the day.  But not every day.  I have no idea what she has been up to this month. A … Continue reading →

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The Dating Life

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Neil

(taken down the block from my mother’s apartment building) “How much?” I asked the woman in the tight shorts standing on the corner. She seemed the perfect partner to help me complete my humiliation. “Ten dollars for a blowjob, twenty-five … Continue reading →

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Foolish Lad

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Neil

Girl, girl, I want to ask of you What can grow, grow without rain? What can burn and never end? What can yearn, cry without tears? Foolish lad, why do you have to ask? A stone can grow, grow without … Continue reading →

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Farewell, Apartment 202

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Neil

Sophia and I have finally moved everything out of my in-laws’ Los Angeles apartment, and Sophia closed the lease.   Fanya and Vartan lived in this one-bedroom apartment since 1984.   Sophia was very strong during the whole ordeal, but as we … Continue reading →

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