Tessa Schlesinger
Bio
My first articles were published around 1962/3. It's a long time ago. Since then, I have written most things. I'm once more changing direction - back to fiction.
Stories (12/0)
The ISTJ Male - The Most Popular Guy in Romantic Fiction
The man wanted by most women The ISTJ is the man every woman dreams of. He is hardworking, thorough, both serious and sincere, and 16% of all men fit his profile. He is methodical in his tasks and loyal to his friends. When discussing something, he’s the type to get his facts straight, so he’s not going to say something just to score points. He’s not a risk-taker, so he won’t be a gambler. While this means he won’t be predisposed to taking risks in business, it does mean that when he finally decides to set up a business, he has done sufficient research and found enough resources to ensure that the business succeeds.
By Tessa Schlesinger2 years ago in Humans
What Makes a Man? From a Woman's Point of View
Wimp vs what? What makes a man a man? To some, this is an important question. Some consider it in terms of an alpha male vs a beta male. Supposedly, the alpha is dominant and gives the orders while beta is the weakling and carries out the orders. Some would consider the alpha male to be nothing more than a Neanderthal man dragging his acquiescent woman by the hair to the dinner table, while others would see a beta man as someone who would run away in battle and leave his compatriots to die.
By Tessa Schlesinger2 years ago in Humans
Why I Don't Date Anymore
I stopped dating a while ago. Curiously, despite the fact that I’m now an ‘older woman,’ this has not stopped men from asking me out. When I decline, I’m generally asked why. It's not just one simple reason, but rather a combination of personal experiences and environmental factors; i.e., fewer single people as one grows older and more difficult to meet suitable potential partners. That said, older people do marry, and romance is alive and kicking for many people. So why do some decide not to date anymore?
By Tessa Schlesinger2 years ago in Humans
The Main Difference Between Liberals and Progressives
The main difference between liberals and progressives is the economic system. Liberals uphold the economic system that Reagan and Thatcher implemented in the mid 70s through 80s. Prior to that, all first wold countries had mixed economies. Western Europe still has mixed economies. Both Germany and Portugal (the two countries I have lived in during the past year) call themselves welfare states. I also lived in South Africa for the first three months of 2021, and although it doesn't call itself a welfare state, it fits the parameters.
By Tessa Schlesinger2 years ago in The Swamp
A Pact with the Devil
The devil doesn’t exist, of course, so I don’t know exactly with whom I made the pact. Suffice to say, the details were clear cut. I didn’t have to give my heart — or my soul — for that matter. I just owed a certain number of years in service, and that was a pretty good deal, I felt. Initially, anyway.
By Tessa Schlesinger2 years ago in Fiction
Grilled Rill
They tell me I have the oddest desires. Personally, I think it’s a spirit of adventure. When I told friends and family, I was going to go on safari to Red River Rock country on Tolibrerario, they told me I was nuts. Everybody’s entitled to their opinion, I suppose.
By Tessa Schlesinger2 years ago in Fiction
No Natural Immunity Against Coronavirus
It's important to understand what terms mean when we speak about them. Herd immunity refers to the condition of humanity when most human beings have been inoculated against a particular disease. This means that the viruses or bacteria cannot find a host because human beings are carrying antibodies against that particular condition.
By Tessa Schlesinger4 years ago in Longevity
How to Decorate in Black and White
I move around a lot. In the past two months, I have been in London, Ethiopia, and South Africa. I was on my way to the Algarve in Portugal and a week weeks later, to Houston, Texas. So I'm not big on difficult decorating, but I like things to look stunning, and it's hard to beat a black and white look.
By Tessa Schlesinger4 years ago in Lifehack
