A Valentine's Blizzard

Valentines in Massachusetts plan on staying home;

Blizzards aren't the best of times for anyone to roam

Far from hearth or home-cooked meal... I'm broiling some fillets.

I just leave my house to shop for groceries these days.

That's not what the local restaurants want to hear, I know...

But, with blizzard warnings up, I've got no urge to go

Anywhere but cuddled up with blankets on our couch

(When it comes to cuddling, my sweetie ain't no slouch.)

Oldest son is coming home.  We've missed him very much.

Happy I'll have my 3 Valentines where I can touch.

Somehow, I have promised, he'll get back to Plymouth State

But, if it's still snowing here, he'll probably be late.

Happy Valentine's Day? There's an App for That.

It isn't just the Olympic rings that are hooking up.  (Photo/Courtesy of Detroit.CBS.Local)

Looking for a Valentine?  I hear that there's an app,

Popular because it's making "hooking-up" a snap.

Olympians in Sochi have been using it - a lot...

All those healthy, pretty people gathered in one spot.

Tinder lets them see who else is looking for a date

When they aren't out on the slopes or on the ice to skate.

Shows whoever's close to them who'd also like to meet

In between those moments when they're scheduled to compete.

Talk about a "target rich environment" to use.

They can still find consolation, even if they lose.

(As for me, I found my love the good, old-fashioned way.

Thank you darlin' Valentine...  I love you more each day.)

Happy Valentine's Day

 

Back when we were newlyweds my husband got the drift;
He would be in trouble coming home without a gift.
I don't ask for diamonds and I'm not a fan of gold,
All I ask is he remember (without being told)

That a rose or dinner - or perhaps a little card -
Leads to happiness at home. I ask you, what's so hard?
Usually he's very smart, but once was not too swift
Coming in the door - no card - and I got pretty miffed.

Seems that he'd believed me when I'd said that it was fine;
I knew that he loved me... Didn't need a Valentine.
Silly man! He thought that he'd been given a free pass.
(When it comes to romance he can be a horse's ass.)

I was calm - collected - and I didn't say a word.
But, in that extended silence, message clearly heard.
As I've said, he's pretty smart... He learned his lesson then.
  I can guarantee you - it has not happened again.

Valentine's Day

          

Flowers, card, or candy? Out to dinner? Glass of wine?

What do you have planned this year to please your Valentine?

Hope you have a lovely time, whatever you both do

And, for those who aren't in love, don't let yourselves be blue.

There are lots of kinds of love deserving of attention.

Romance gets a lot of press today but may I mention

Love for friends and family (especially our mothers)?

How about, this Valentine's, we share that  love with others?

Try to smile at strangers.  When you're driving, be polite.

Pass love on to those you meet and 'though it may sound trite

Bet you'll find you get more back than you can give away.

              Sending love and light to you and yours this Valentine's Day.