It’s Valentine’s Day! While I fully believe that love should be shared every day of the year, just like thanks should be given, it can’t hurt to take a day to honor it. I’m not a big one for over-priced dinners or boxes full of chocolates – wait, who am I kidding… – but I AM one for taking a breath and a moment to acknowledge that sweetest of emotions.
To do that I thought I’d share just a few of the things I love, in no particular order:
- My son
- Sunshine
- Fluffy clouds
- Thunderstorms, especially on days when there’s nothing to do but snuggle
- My cat’s motorboat purring as she snuggles against me
- My other cat sprawling, belly-up
- Hearing both cats thumpa-thump as they race on the hardwood floors
- My dad’s sculptures made of wood
- Dad
- Mom
- Dad’s never-ending ideas and drive to make everything better
- Mom’s laugh
- Mom’s love of life
- My parents’ absolute support of everything (well, almost) I do
- My paternal grandma, whose birthday I share and who I miss
- My maternal grandma, whose love of Chicago and reading I share (Happy Almost Birthday!)
- My grandpa and Bill – I miss you both, so much
- My cousins – thanks to social media I can finally keep in touch with you!
- My brother – smart, funny, handsome, and way too self-deprecating. You rock, bro.
- Reading
- Reading my brother’s book
- Libraries
- Bookstores
- Used bookstores
- Writing
- Writing
- Words
- Etymology
- History
- Historical novels
- Music
- Seeing my musician friends play
- Art
- Seeing my friends’ art displayed
- My friends, of whom I have seen far too little lately. That’s being corrected. Now.
- Camping
- Parks
- Walking
- Hiking
- Bike rides
- Horses
- Photography – taking photos
- Photography – appreciating photos
- The smell of fresh flowers
- The smell of cilantro and sage and basil and rosemary on my fingertips
- Cooking
- Cooking something that makes people I love say “WOW”
- Laughing
- Water – lakes, rivers, oceans, creeks, ponds, swimming pools, hot tubs, baths
- Flying
- Skydiving
- Train rides
- Driving
- Driving fast
- Traveling
- Staying home
- Long conversations
- Comfortable silence
- Walking hand in hand
- Great beer
- Dirty martinis with bleu cheese stuffed olives
- Good scotch
- Crafted spirits
- A robust zin, a smooth pinot, a crisp sauvignon, and anything bubbly
- A thick, bone-in steak
- Truffles (the ones in the ground)
- Truffles (the ones made by hand)
- Cheese fries
- Crispy, meaty, spicy chicken wings
- When dinner is cheeses, meats, dried fruits, and crusty bread
- Taco night
- Baking cookies
- Making my own bread
- Making people laugh
- Seeing people smile
- Working from home
- Fluffy robes and soft pajamas
- My job
- My team – you have no idea
- The fact that my job is to share fun and happiness and laughter
- Sharing my life, my dreams, my fears, my hopes, with my best friend and the best man I’ve ever known
- Jim
I know I’ve missed a few gazillion. What do you love?
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