Category Archives: Dating

Chairman’s First Date Suggestions

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Chairman Mao

Inside my local coffee shop, there was a guy talking about Kimbo Slice with his female companion. It looked like a first date care of Match.com. “Kimbo Slice! The MMA guy!” Yeah buddy, I know. The mixed-martial arts guy. Perfect conversation starter. … Continue reading →

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We Want Douchebags

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Chairman Mao

You’re in a crowded bar and he’s there, staring at you – eyes gleaming, necklace dangling, collar popped, cocktail in his death grip, straightening his coat, glancing at his watch, glancing at the crowd (for someone better looking), glancing at … Continue reading →

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PDA You Should Keep Inside Your Pocket

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Chairman Mao

I’ve become mostly immune to aberrant behavior after being surrounded by the douchey guys and Kesha lookalikes of D.C. for the better part of seven years, but even this was too much to ignore. I was standing in line at … Continue reading →

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Chairman Swings for the ‘Picket Fence’

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Chairman Mao

I’m a writing junkie and this is my fix.  Thirteen years after I quit journalism, I’m coming back to a medium that over the years has both excited my senses and bored me to tears – a feeling I can … Continue reading →

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