Be Mine?

February 14. And a Happy Valnetine's Day to all.

I, like so many, don't know the true origin of the day, but here's one (of many) possibility:

One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men -- his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.

However this day came about, I hope you enjoy the day beyond any commercialized aspect. I've got a basket of sweets to share with my students. They'll be tickled. (After all, as my sister said, it's really cool to get candy in class when you're twenty-five; no one gives you candy at that age!) For everyone else? Savor at least one small piece of chocolate (dark, naturally (good for your heart!), and approach the day with love in your heart and a smile on your face.

My favorite quote about love comes from the New Testament:

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves." 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Love is patient. . . . It always hopes . . . .

Indeed.

I'll be your Valentine. Be mine?