I am not one to complain. But I heard it again yesterday. She said: “We want to love on the community!” Like the sound of fingernails scraping a chalk board, the “love on” phrase causes me to physically cringe. My shoulders rise as I draw a deep breath. My jaw involuntarily clenches. What happened to: “We…
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Romance as a Mirror of Life
It’s here. The romance day of the year…Valentine’s Day! While it generates millions of dollars in card and flower sales (billions, even?), the day also offers a moment to reflect on romance. According to Dictionary.com, the very nature of romance is fanciful, impractical, and unrealistic. Yet I believe the display of these strong emotions is,…