Eight years ago on this day I spoke of love and the rituals of this day. Today I am grateful for valentines as brights spot in the gloom of February cold and just the general noise of the world which is very hard to bear right now. I am also grateful for my valentine who gave me roses.💖💗
Valentines Day originates with the legend of St. Valentine a priest of Rome who was executed and martyred for performing marriage ceremonies for Roman soldiers against the emperor's orders. Hmmnn - any parallels with today?
Valentines are both rounded (at the top) and sharp (at the bottom) and can be considered a symbol of ambivalence or the possible two sides of love - extreme passion which can become rage and hatred if not tempered with compassion and kindness. They are not neutral symbols. I wonder when the love affair with 47 will flip for his most blinded devotees.
For Valentine's Day, I gave D a gift certificate for tango dancing, so we can dance away my worries about osteoporosis. Hot to trot... What are you grateful for today?
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