February 14th is
celebrated by many as Valentine’s Day, worldwide. The glitz and shimmer of
bouquet ribbons, bows on boxes, jewellers’ bling and all manner of
commercialism is contagious.
Lost in the shuffle sometimes
are the plain jane couples who are no longer blind to the view from
rose-coloured glasses. Their long-time partnerships may have grown into less
than sensational passion, no sliding down banisters or cavorting on countertops
– but nonetheless caring and sharing.
A red chiffon dress and
silver stilettos may be voluntarily traded for fleecy slippers and a shuffle
around the floor in pj’s and a housecoat; and for him – track pants and a clean
T-shirt, socks that don’t stand alone and maybe a splash of something that
sniffs yummy.
Restaurants in all locales
offer specially created menus, tables adorned with party ware and candles, and
maybe a Special Occasion cocktail. This
year I will be thinking of the many Valentine’s Day(s) that have been
recognized, and a few surprises on occasion too! Ahh – the fulfillment now comes from a burger
barbecued on a snowy Winter night, luscious wine in a glass that’s not from the
kitchen, and the annual viewing of a now-grainy video of the nuptials .
Somewhere over the rainbow
dreams really can come true.
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