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Tag Archives: Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day 2022
It’s popular among many singles to express cynical remarks about Valentine’s Day. This is understandable to a certain degree because the holiday has been commercialized to an extreme degree. Also, the public celebration of romantic love brings about feelings of … Continue reading
Posted in cultural highlights, Meanderings
Tagged romantic love, Saint Valentine, Valentine's Day
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Contemplating Love
Life feels better when we’re in love with someone. There’s a sublime joy and pleasure when gazing at the person we love. The whole of life seems enhanced when love washes over us. We want only the best for the … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, cultural highlights, philosophy
Tagged love, relationships, romance, Valentine's Day
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The Mysterious Teddy Bears
On or just before each Valentine’s Day, a teddy bear arrived at my home by United Parcel Service or FedEx. The boxes were not marked with a usable return address, nor were there ever any clues inside the packaging. One … Continue reading
Posted in Hometown, Meanderings
Tagged anonymous gifts, secret admirers, teddy bears, Valentine's Day
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Valentine’s Day And Me–It’s Complicated
Sometimes I tick the boxes on those Internet quizzes about life. Whenever the question about marital status comes up, I usually click on the option, “It’s Complicated”. I do this for a couple of reasons. First, I realize that most … Continue reading
Posted in cultural highlights, Friendship, Hometown
Tagged dating, LGBT community, relationships, same sex marriage, Valentine's Day
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About Desperation
The day before St. Valentine’s Day is informally celebrated as Desperation Day. This “holiday” is mainly reserved for people who are unpartnered and are unhappy about that situation because they desire a date for Valentine’s Day. The reason for having … Continue reading
Posted in Contemplation, cultural highlights, Meanderings
Tagged desire, desperation, Desperation Day, need, romance, Valentine's Day
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Lone Wolves
I have an unsettled attitude about Valentine’s Day. A big part of me loves the idea of romance. The candlelit dinner, snuggling with my lover, or a starlit walk on the beach, or the flowers all appeal strongly to me. … Continue reading
Posted in cultural highlights, Friendship, Health, Youth
Tagged alone, independence, lone wolves, loners, sociability, togetherness, Valentine's Day
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Singles Appreciation Day
OK, so you’re single, unattached, or otherwise without a date for Valentine’s Day and you’ve made it through Desperation Day in one piece. We’ve arrived at Singles Appreciation Day at last. We have managed to get through some soul searching and … Continue reading