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| Valentine's Day Trivia There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine's Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it "From Your Valentine". Other aspects of the story say that Saint Valentine served as a priest at the temple during the reign of Emperor Claudius. Claudius then had Valentine jailed for defying him. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honour St. Valentine. Over time, February 14 has become the date for exchanging love messages and a celebration of St. Valentine, the patron saint of lovers. The date is marked by sending poems and simple gifts, such as flowers, to loved ones and secret loves. By far,Valentine's Day Flowers are the most popular gift today.~internet~ A few quotes to ponder on this loving day: Love is more than three words mumbled before bedtime. Love is sustained by action, a pattern of devotion in the things we do for each other every day.~Nicholas Sparks~ Love is always bestowed as a gift, freely, willingly, and without expectation.... We don't love to be loved; we love to love.~Leo Buscaglia~ Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit.~Peter Ustinov~ This photo was taken with my new 50mm lens. Thank you sweetheart for the best Valentine's gift ever! |
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| Just Being Silly! "I'll always be young at heart, because I'm to busy being immature. I can only hope that the rest of my DNA gets the message!"~Rosemary Aubut~ If you read yesterday's blog you know that my Cherub is on probation for heisting my photo props! I was able to salvage a few remaining, succulent morsels from the fast track of his digestive system and ultimately the elimination from the bowels of his being! Could Shakespeare, have said this any better? I don't want to hear any flatulence over this! Some sophisticated adult potty talk can be handled with dignity if the correct words are chosen! Now come on, don't pee on my cornflakes, just give me a little chuckle. You know it's funny! Reach down deep, for that childlike sense of humor, that adulthood has robbed you, and say, poo-poo! Poo-Poo! Feels good doesn't it! Just think how much better off the world would be if poo-poo were used instead of the regurgitation of vulgar four letter words we hear so often. This is what happens when you grow up in a family with three gross little brothers who always found bodily functions funny! Quite frankly they made me laugh until the tears rolled down my legs. Bless you Mom, I know you tried! Maybe I'll try to be serious tomorrow and bring you a morsel of wisdom and then again, maybe not! Remember whatever binds you, may help you reflect! Just let it go! How much would a psychiatrist have charged for that bit of wisdom? The pasta in the photo is whole wheat, lots of fiber, just to keep things moving along! In the meantime, I love you honey, you are the sweet nectar that sustains my being! Our love is solid! |
| Love & Marriage Now folks this is hardly the image I had planned for you today! Let me explain the folly of circumstances, kimosabies! I made a special trip over to the mall to buy some of my old fashioned favorites and planned to photograph them soon. My writing would express my feelings related to a wonderful man and our long term relationship! Somewhere around 42 years, I'll have to do the math later! Well let's just say that today, I'm just not feeling the love! Believe me it's OK, I'm sure it will return sometime in the near future! I placed my precious bounty in a bowl for a couple of days, upon retrieval for the photo-shoot a mere handful were left! I had an immediate suspect in mind, but now I needed the proof. I followed the trail of crumbs to the couch and low and behold, there heee was. Sitting in his glory, a large cherub, (thankfully not in costume) embellished with powdered sugar on his innocent little face. Quite smitten in fact. Did you eat my candy, I asked? But I thought they were for me, he said! Guilty as charged! There will be no heart shaped meatloaf for you this Valentine's Day! The sentence is dubious at best, I'll most likely be feeling the love again soon! I might even find a restaurant that has real tablecloths and wine without screw on caps,($$$$$) for a special, Valentine's Day Dinner! Forgiveness is one of my better qualities, another one of those traits, for long term marital bliss! |
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| Love & Devotion Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity. ~Henry Van Dyke~ This ring was given to my Mom by my Dad on their 45th wedding anniversary. They were joined in marriage on June 1st, 1945, Dad passed on March 27th, 2003. If my math is correct that is a total of fifty eight years. In this age of drive thru marriages, their life together served as a legacy of love and devotion to all who knew them. |
