” A kiss is just a kiss; a smile is just a smile” as the song goes. So many kisses, a short kiss, a long passionate kiss, a peck, the kiss of death. ” Kiss me and smile for me tell me that you’ll wait for me.” Will you? Or am I going to get […]
Valentine’s Anniversaries
Valentine’s Day, as corny as it may sound, is my wedding anniversary. I figured with all the hearts and cupids around at that time of year my husband was bound to remember it. Sorry to disappoint all you romantics out there this was not a sentimental gesture, but a totally practical one on my part. […]
Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?
February 14th – Valentine’s Day comes in the middle of a month that for many people feels like the apex of winter. There is still an urge to hibernate and withdraw from the world with only a few brief glances out the window to check on the progress of spring bulbs. In a way, this […]
Tera Mera Ki Rishta (What is Our Relationship?)
An arranged marriage between a Canadian man and an Indian woman turns out to be a strong love match, despite the fact that one loves hockey and the other adores cricket.
What is This Love of Nudity, Wolves, and Milk?
With a wink and a nudge, David Lennam explores the feverishly excessive roots of Valentine’s Day — and today’s overrated orgy of commercialism.
The Commander-In-Chief of Your Heart
That Kind of Girl has created some cheeky valentines to celebrate the romantic qualities of former U.S. presidents. Take a look — you’ll “love” what you see.
The Valentine Baby
Wouldn’t it be great to be born on Valentine’s Day? Susie Ivory didn’t think so when she learned she had to share her birthday with everyone else’s romance.
The Orchid’s Gift
Flowers are the ultimate Valentine’s gift so in honour of the season Andrea K. Paterson shares a story about an orchid that taught her a lesson of love.
St Valentine’s Day Bachelors’ Ball – Not Quite a Massacre
When a Normandy village decides to hold a Bachelor’s Ball, sparks fly, the cider doesn’t get made on time, and the muscled firemen act like Chippendales dancers.
Be My Valentine, or Not
“Two recent ‘events’ have stirred some romantic longings that I thought I had left behind as unnecessary baggage on my journey,” writes Ross Lonergan in his Valentine’s Day post.