Saint Valentine's Day, commonly shortened to Valentine's Day, is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions …….It is traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers , candy and greeting cards (known as " valentines "). As a teenager, one of our bonding times was our weekly trip to the grocery store. Before we reached the check out counter, I saw my grandmother buy flowers. When she got home, after putting the groceries away -- you could see the smile in the corner of her mouth as she carefully organized her bouquet in the vase. Society had me under the impression that a man was supposed to send a girl flowers. So one day I asked grandma why she bought her own. She gave me a look that told me she was about to impart a word of wisdom. She said, “Sheri, do not wait for someone to buy you flowers, if you wa...
We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.
ReplyDeleteBe big enough to admit and admire the abilities of people who are better than you are.
ReplyDeleteBehavior is what a man does, not what he thinks, feels, or believes.
ReplyDeleteDon’t be a carbon copy of something. Make your own impressions.
ReplyDeleteA sense of humor can help you overlook the unattractive, tolerate the unpleasant, cope with the unexpected, and smile through the unbearable.
ReplyDeleteLearn to speak kind words-nobody resents them.
ReplyDeleteIf the world laughs at you, laugh right back – it’s as funny as you are.
ReplyDeleteGod promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.
ReplyDeleteEveryone has challenges. We all need to be reminded from time to time to cherish our day.
ReplyDelete