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Valentines Schmalentines

Whilst I am a girl happily in love I still find Valentine’s Day a bit obnoxious. I feel apologetic to the people out there who haven’t found that significant someone, all alone on the day of love. Forced to see all the women at the office receiving roses, tulips and chocolates. I remember those days, celebrating with Vodka and cigarettes, which was always quite fun actually.

This year The German is in Germany for the love holiday. I am not upset that he is not here to fawn his love over me (which he wouldn’t do even if he was here) but I will be upset if he doesn’t do anything. Because THAT is lame. If you are in a relationship you should at least “acknowledge” it, in some sweet way. A small thing to remind me, you, them, I love you.  It doesn’t even have to cost a dime, and actually the ones that don’t cost anything are always my favorite.  Some flowers from the yard, even if they are really weeds, a sweet note, anything that comes from your heart.

And for those feeling a little anti-Valentines, do not despair. I am here for you! And so are these cards. Soon Monday will be here and it will be a full 365 days before your heart has to decide pro or con VDay. Rest up!

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I think I’m in love….

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DELISH! An organic beer that I discovered at the Scarlet Hotel we stayed at in Cornwall.

A refreshing summer ale with a clean, crisp finish and subtly spiced with ginger. Atlantic Gold is brewed using only Pale and Wheat malts, with Fuggles and First Gold hops. Not sure what Fuggles are but I am pretty sure I could come up with some good definitons that have nothing to do with the beer brewing industry. But not to worry, this beer was EXCELLENT, fuggles included. And not only excellent but ORGANIC! How fantastic is that?

Next time I am in the Cornwall area, I will be sure to pick up a case. Sadly, they do not ship outside of England. Atlantic Gold, I love you!!

Soon to come: Birthday adventures in England. I wish I had enough money to stay for a month. Land of driving on the wrong side, Stonehenge and ale. I miss you! sniff sniff.

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Birthday crumpets and the Innocence Mission

 

My birthday gift to you before I head off to the land of tea, crumpets and ale. I am head over heels in love with Karen Peris from The Innocence Mission. Her voice is hauntingly beautiful.

 

I love these words:

 

Waiting at the airport on my suitcase,
a girl traveling from Spain became my sudden friend,
though I did not learn her name.
And when the subway dimmed
a stranger lit my way.
This is the brotherhood of man.

 

See you all when I return from England for my birthday celebration. May strangers light your way and I hope you will do the same for them.