I (Who Have Nothing)

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Atavism, though incurable, can be treated successfully. I treat mine in a variety of ways. During this prequel to Valentine’s day (see Valentine’s Day 2011, The Prequel), I am treating mine with Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, and Joe Cocker, performing a song based on the Italian song Uno dei tanti. …

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Valentine’s Day 2011, The Prequel

With Valentines Day being promoted right and left it’s hard to miss, but I’ll not reiterate every V-Day sentiment I’ve posted over the years, except to say in 2006 I wrote…. “They say…… Someday love will finally be enough. I say…. Until that time, it won’t The heart is a …

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Valentine’s Day

Ricky was “L” but he’s home with the flu. Lizzie, our “O”, had some homework to do. Mitchell, “E” prob’ly got lost on the way. So I’m all of love that could make it today. Words by Shel Silverstein, sentiment by Olivia Cooper. Happy V Day Bloggie friends.

Take Back Valentine’s Day, An Alternative Valentine’s Day

As promised in my last post, this post explores an alternative Valentine’s Day. It’s written as part of a Dentyne sponsored contest at Pointless Banter, part of their “Take Back Valentine’s Day” day campaign/contest. Many of you already know I think of Valentine’s Day as the day of the year …

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The Last Of The Love

This is the last of my “things I love” posting for Valentine’s Day week because it dawned on me, I don’t love that many things, at least not things I want to discuss here. To talk about the real loves on a blog trivializes them, and my sushi means more …

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Now Is The Winter of Our Discontent

Like Richard, we attempt to bring on our own summer through the manipulation and treachery of Valentine’s Day. I don’t think much of Valentine’s Day as a rule, a feeling I expressed in my Inaugural Valentine’s day blog post. As little attention as I pay to the day I will …

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