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You can romance the night away right
on the Square.
Or partake of the 2nd Annual
Valentine Day Dinner that benefits
Abundant Life Ministries.
I have no idea who cooks it or where
you go to eat but you can call 4079.
February 14th.
The day for lovers and sweethearts.
Young and old.
Newly joined or longtime partners.
A holiday named after two men, both
Christian martyrs by the name of
Valentine.
The day became associated with
romantic love in the High Middle Ages,
when the tradition of courtly love
flourished.
Valentine's Day was probably
imported into North America in the
19th Century by British settlers along
with their custom of exchanging
cards.
In the 20th Century, that practice
grew to include roses or chocolates or
diamonds.
Or all three (usually from a man to a
woman). |
Some schools still encourage the
young ‘uns to give Valentine cards to
one another as a gesture of
appreciation.
In third grade, Billy Dunstan gave me
a slobbery lovey-dovey Valentine
card and a big ring like you’d get out
of a gum machine.
He was much shorter than me with a
head full of thick red hair.
I felt like throwing up.
Love will do that to ya.
When our paths crossed 20 years
later, I wished I had married him on
the spot.
Alas, at age eight I had no clue he’d
grow up.
Well, they say it’s never too late.
So, Cupid, draw back your bow.
Happy Valentine’s Day.
That’s Mason. |
