Valentine’s Day? That’s what everyone says it is.
Except, in my tradition, this was a day celebrated by others. Given the official name for the day as “Saint Valentine’s Day”, it should surprise no one that it was not part of my routine. A child going to yeshiva (a Jewish [very] religious school) is not to be considering any day involving saints as pertaining to them. (That’s true, regardless of Hallmark’s yeoman efforts to make us all forget that first word of the celebration.)
Of course, as I got older, this got me into a few conundrums. My fiancé, have never been that religious, had no such qualms. And, she could not understand- or accept- that there would be no candy, no flowers, and no cards on Valentine’s Day. To her, it meant I didn’t love her. So, I ‘was educated’ to participate in this “Hallmark Holiday”.
That didn’t mean I didn’t get accused of “not loving someone enough”. But, that happened much later- and not on Valentine’s Day. (Yes, I truly believe that Men are from Mars and Women from Venus. I have recent proof!)
So, I’m wishing all of you readers the best Valentine’s Day. Because I love the fact that you read my blog. And, as such, I am borrowing one of the great card ideas produced my friend, Janette Fuller, to provide my wishes.
From the creative mind and fingers of Janette Fuller
I suggest you hurry up and purchase one of her fantastic creations. (It may be too late to have it arrive for use today- and you should consider her other creations for birthdays, next year’s Valentines, or any day of the week. Because they will cement the believe that you do, indeed, love the recipient.
They’re that great.
On another note, given the revelations (to match my trepidations) about General Michael Flynn, the fact that Trump was warned about this at least 30 days ago by- of all people- Sally Yates, who Trump fired over his ill-conceived immigration missive, I have moved up my discussion of another travesty Trump wants us to ingest (it’s non-digestible) to tomorrow’s post.
I noticed I wasn’t getting your posts and had to “friend” you again to get on the list..strange..however thanks for today’s Happy Valentine’s Day and to you too! And for haring your well thought out and articulated perspectives..MG
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I’ve been missing you, too Midge! Thanks for the visit and the comment!
Of course, sometimes I wonder if you need me to reach over and push the sunglasses higher on your nose… 🙂
Perhaps there is an alternate reality where it is just Some-guy-named-Valentine-day. Hey, we all need to be loved, and Hallmark needs sales.
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I think I can love- and be loved- without a special day. As a matter of fact, I wonder who really thinks that if we are really extra-special to one another on ONE day- with not much else the rest of the year….
But, maybe, that’s just me!