Tag Archives: Valentine’s Day

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY-NO, REALLY!

  Happy Valentine’s Day! This year I thought I’d do something different than my usual cynical observations about how many people this over-advertised holiday hurts. You know- the singles who wish they had someone, the spouses who have lost their … Continue reading

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BIG SALE ON “CAT POEMS: FOR THE LOVE OF CATS”

~Since I was a total and utter failure at setting up my “CAT POEMS: FOR THE LOVE OF CATS” Giveaway the other day, I decided to run a sale instead. I will revisit the Giveaway site (when I have more … Continue reading

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CAT FOUND, a Valentine’s Day flash fiction

  “I think I found your cat.” There was a pause on the other end of the line, then a cautious, “Yes?” I petted the friendly, orange-striped stranger who had made herself at home in my lap. “Burberry? She has … Continue reading

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THE MEMORY OF DAPHNE

Sure enough, the scent of the Daphne takes me right back to my childhood, To Laurelhurst Park, to honey sunshine and rain sparkles of springs gone by. Gone way by. More than half a century passing. The sky was bluer … Continue reading

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IS THIS YOUR YEAR TO SKIP VALENTINE’S DAY?

Valentine’s Day, two little words signifying love and relationship. Originally intended to honor a sweetheart, lover, or wife, Valentine’s Day has expanded to cover anything and everything you could vaguely ever love. This is the work of advertising agencies and … Continue reading

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