Tam's Think Tank

As is commonly believed, Valentine’s Day is not an invention of the Hallmark company.  Seriously you say?  And I say yes, that’s right.  There’s a whole bunch of background info available on Wikipedia, of course, for your perusal HERE.   I was sort of relieved to know it.  It’s actually Saint Valentine’s Day and was established by Pope Gelasius I in AD 496.  Yes, it’s true.  Ah… love.  It’s been around for a long time.

Why am I writing this post?  No reason.  We have had a pretty nice two thirds of our three day weekend and as I was sitting here posting photos to my image – ination blog I got to wondering about where the day originated.  I was hoping it wasn’t created by Hallmark.  Imagine my relief.   I sort of exaggerate here as I didn’t really feel relieved, and I didn’t really put that much stock in where it came from.  A day to celebrate love is a good day, no matter from whence it came.  And I just made myself laugh right there.  I am corny.

We, my honey and I, gave each other a little something.  We made what we gave.  No buying cards for us.  That would be too easy.  It was awesome.  Well… mostly awesome.  Mine isn’t done yet.  Lame I know.  I did do a drawing of what my gift is going to look like, which was very much appreciated.  Suitable for framing in and of itself I think.  ha ha ha!  Maybe not.

So, to all you love birds out there and also to those who dream of a love they haven’t found yet, but will, here’s to you.  Hope you enjoyed the day to celebrate love, in all it’s forms.  And to those I didn’t get to talk to yesterday to say a heartfelt “Happy Valentine’s Day” to…  Happy Valentine’s Day.  My family and friends mean everything to me, and you all know who you are.  There is nothing more important in my life.  I don’t always say it, or show it as well as I should, but I feel it every single day.  I am lucky to have the stellar group of people I do in my life… family and friends included.  You make my life grander, warmer, sweeter, and more lovely than I could have ever imagined.  Much love.  … And Happy Saint Valentine’s Day.