tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4630863509044352054.post8260262062046266243..comments2024-02-07T02:40:14.765-05:00Comments on Stories 4 You: A Valentine’s Day Crash Course by Toi ThomasGoldenBoxBookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02469627613746535923noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4630863509044352054.post-1153846518904832582019-03-02T10:40:38.918-05:002019-03-02T10:40:38.918-05:00As I stated in my intro, my husband and I don'...As I stated in my intro, my husband and I don't observe the day together; we choose to do nice things for each other all the time. Still, I don't resent this day or shame those who do observe it in whatever way they choose. My mother and my aunt both have birthdays close to Christmas and have reconciled that their special day may often be overshadowed by the bigger holiday observance. Still, our family always makes a point to recognize them and build them up on their special days. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4630863509044352054.post-63936682268420416152019-02-22T05:29:00.511-05:002019-02-22T05:29:00.511-05:00I actually resent Valentine's Day because my b...I actually resent Valentine's Day because my birthday is on the 12th and for some strange reason, the price of everything goes up - so holidays become prohibitive as do chocolates and even flowers! I also think it is a whole load of mushy nonsense.....why do you need a special day to declare your love? Shouldn't you do it all the time? But thanks for all the history and the movies and the books.Penelope Potty Snooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13506050791510159530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4630863509044352054.post-7033992980728434092019-02-15T07:23:34.038-05:002019-02-15T07:23:34.038-05:00Thank you. Glad you liked it. Thank you. Glad you liked it. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4630863509044352054.post-18761935967019722032019-02-15T07:22:44.513-05:002019-02-15T07:22:44.513-05:00I've never seen it, but maybe I'll check i...I've never seen it, but maybe I'll check it out one day. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4630863509044352054.post-4768705921502311802019-02-14T22:38:25.744-05:002019-02-14T22:38:25.744-05:00This is so interesting! I've never bothered to...This is so interesting! I've never bothered to look up the history of the day, so this is exceptionally useful. Thank you for sharing!<br /><br />www.ficklemillennial.blogspot.comGina Gaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13744170029911926909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4630863509044352054.post-50970813963161622012019-02-14T17:27:40.045-05:002019-02-14T17:27:40.045-05:00Most excellent post, Toi! Nice history lesson and ...Most excellent post, Toi! Nice history lesson and cultural info. Love the music and film touches, too. My Bloody Valentine films rock! Joe Bonadonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053954733485203286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4630863509044352054.post-16029836364042318232019-02-14T15:51:23.920-05:002019-02-14T15:51:23.920-05:00Absolutely. My husband and I celebrate each other ...Absolutely. My husband and I celebrate each other throughout the year. Valentine's Day is a day for us to spread love to others, without any stress. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4630863509044352054.post-40027897854933183432019-02-14T15:49:20.717-05:002019-02-14T15:49:20.717-05:00As with Christmas, I think a lot of people are jad...As with Christmas, I think a lot of people are jaded by materialism and stressfull expectations. Also like Christmas, I don't think these holidays have to be like that if we make the decision not to let them. Happy Valentine's Day. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4630863509044352054.post-34323533660119114672019-02-14T15:01:15.437-05:002019-02-14T15:01:15.437-05:00I enjoyed every nuance in your article. If little ...I enjoyed every nuance in your article. If little loving gestures are not forthcoming throughout the year, tokens on Valentine's Day will not have much impact. Eva Pascohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03054571670592195299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4630863509044352054.post-3667622603725738772019-02-14T13:54:03.965-05:002019-02-14T13:54:03.965-05:00I was just going to say I don't "do"...I was just going to say I don't "do" Valentine's Day, and a dear friend sent me a PM. OK, maybe I do after all... <br /><br />Thank you Toi for a wonderful post! Razzberry Jamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13840086788002742580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4630863509044352054.post-15693167472321757022019-02-14T12:27:47.257-05:002019-02-14T12:27:47.257-05:00Wow, that is rude. It's a shame when a person ...Wow, that is rude. It's a shame when a person can't do something nice and at least be recognized for it. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4630863509044352054.post-16332791715530226282019-02-14T12:25:56.867-05:002019-02-14T12:25:56.867-05:00A poem on Valentine's Day sounds nice. I once ...A poem on Valentine's Day sounds nice. I once had someone send me flowers when I worked as a teacher. I sneezed all day and the kids said, "I don't think these flowers like you." Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4630863509044352054.post-10271585981603090912019-02-14T12:24:15.357-05:002019-02-14T12:24:15.357-05:00Yes. That was a fun article to discover. Yes. That was a fun article to discover. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4630863509044352054.post-47501689821537175512019-02-14T12:23:45.018-05:002019-02-14T12:23:45.018-05:00Yeah, I thought the men would like the first part ...Yeah, I thought the men would like the first part of the Japan tradition, but if you read further, you'll see that the women are not left out. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4630863509044352054.post-57149768474320671502019-02-14T10:43:34.003-05:002019-02-14T10:43:34.003-05:00I enjoyed reading your post, Toi, especially about...I enjoyed reading your post, Toi, especially about the differences between east and west cultures. Valentines day is great for all those stores selling whatever they can to make money. Right, that's my cynical side over. It's nice to have a cosy meal for two and a glass of wine. In fact it's better than nice.<br />But read on for this happened today.<br />There is a lovely small shopping area near the sea. We parked and exited the car. I guy walked up to his lovely lady, drew his hand from behind him and gave her a lovely bouquet of flowers before kissing her. She smiled, but carried on with her conversation on her mobile phone as if nothing had happened. How rude is that?ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03612603666296881239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4630863509044352054.post-35131892240982358232019-02-14T09:35:21.573-05:002019-02-14T09:35:21.573-05:00Interesting piece, lots I never knew. Hubby and I...Interesting piece, lots I never knew. Hubby and I don't celebrate much. He had roses delivered to me at work once, I made sure that never happened again! A vase of roses in a leather bucket seat on country roads was not fun! He does expect his Valentine's poem though.Cindy J Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352684438542859891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4630863509044352054.post-35049958238740166252019-02-14T09:24:49.458-05:002019-02-14T09:24:49.458-05:00Thanks for the history lesson. The history of the ...Thanks for the history lesson. The history of the traditions was fascinating.chris weigandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956719395422824956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4630863509044352054.post-56553651742670716512019-02-14T09:12:50.600-05:002019-02-14T09:12:50.600-05:00Women are supposed to give men chocolate? I like t...Women are supposed to give men chocolate? I like that idea.<br />We don't celebrate it either. Stressing over gifts and a long wait at a restaurant just doesn't sound like fun.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4630863509044352054.post-35146378355081015062019-02-14T08:07:33.691-05:002019-02-14T08:07:33.691-05:00Yes, my husband and I went out one time when we we...Yes, my husband and I went out one time when we were still just dating and decided then, that Valentine's Day was best experienced in the quiet and safety of one's home. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4630863509044352054.post-87746089806651184192019-02-14T06:24:47.957-05:002019-02-14T06:24:47.957-05:00Great post Toi! I knew the history of Valentine...Great post Toi! I knew the history of Valentine's day but never bothered to look up traditions around the world. Honestly? The only thing I like about Valentine's that I can get good quality chocolate covered strawberries the next day. When we celebrated the first Valentine's day with my hubby, he made reservation to a fancy restaurant. Let me tell you, it was worse than being rushed out of a busy doctor's office before you finish telling about your symptoms. We couldn't enjoy the dinner because the next couple tapped their feet waiting for the table. Since then we stay at home and enjoy a quiet dinner. I forbade my hubby to buy me roses or gifts, he shows his love every day without expensive gifts. Peace, compassion, and love every day is more important Erika M Szabohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09183807132586480431noreply@blogger.com