Twist on a Holiday

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Valentine’s Day has always been a fun day to me. Ever since I was a kid, I have used that day to express my love and appreciation for everyone in my life that is special. I still get a little card and gift for my dad and stepmom, my friends, and of course, my nieces and nephew. I remember for Valentine’s Day, two years in a row, my late grandfather would send flowers to school for my sister and me. The card in the picture is one for my best friend, Dominique. Her Galentine’s Day present is a “travel lock” (she loves to travel). It attaches to almost any door, hotel or otherwise, and just makes it twice as hard to enter as it normally would. Dominique will consider that a real I love you gift. Whereas my stepmom is getting some seeds for her garden, and that speaks to her heart! Sure, having a romantic sweetheart is very special, but I want to make sure everyone special knows they are valued. Do you do anything for a Valentine’s Day? If you are anything like my parents, or my dad and his current wife, you don’t need a commercialized holiday to show you care. I like the fact that so many relationships don’t need February 14th to celebrate a shared bond. But hey, whatever you decide to do, I hope you are feeling some love today as well as February 14th.