I always made fun of Valentine’sy Day, but don’t anymore.
It’s just a Hallmark holiday, I’d say, love has nothing to do with it.
Since then, I see, love has everything to do with it, even if it comes long-stemmed in an overpriced box, since it’s so needed in what seems to have become, such a loveless world.
I made cards for all my neighbors I’ll leave by their doors with little boxes of candy hearts saying things like, Be Mine…Yours Truly and Be True. 
The doormen are getting lollipops that say LOVE on them, tied with bright red ribbon.
There’s an older woman on the 12th Floor, that rarely comes out, who will find a pink rose on her doorstep.
And Teddy, the shaggy dog in the next building, has a heart cookie coming, made of beef.
Someone, who will remain nameless, said how silly and stupid my frilly gestures are, as he so snidely put it.
You see, that’s my point, the one I didn’t get right away.
Love is kind…Love is inspiring…
it’s fuel for our hearts in any way it comes.
And there’s nothing silly, stupid or frilly about it.
So as far as my pal goes, who thinks I’m such a blazing asshole…call me crazy, but I send love your way, all the same, cause you’re such a little cranky monkey. 
SB
Hope you’re well today Susannah x
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I am, thank you. Even though it’s an American holiday, Happy Valentines Day to you down under.
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People carry on over it here. We were Coca Colonized some time ago 😆
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That’s funny Coyote.
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We were missing a few boys at footy training last night
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I’ll bet. 🙂
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I like a betting gal 😄😇🤔
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Sometimes that’s all she’s got left.
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Love is giving a part of your heart to your neighbors.
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Modest gestures they will be. I’ve learned they don’t need to be lavish to change the course and f things…:)
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I wonder whether the whole fiasco is not more about cruelty than love: another excuse to flex a competitive muscle. I am minded of the Janis Ian lyric:
I learned the truth at seventeen
That love was meant for beauty queens
And high school girls with clear skinned smiles
Who married young and then retired
The valentines I never knew
The Friday night charades of youth
Were spent on one more beautiful
At seventeen I learned the truth
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Lighten up Mick and smile. That song always annoyed the hell outta me…whine whine whine. How bout..,all ya need is love…everybody sing…:)
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I take your point! 😉
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:). All you need is love.
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Musically speaking, I think Janis’s song is much better.
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You’re the musical maven more than me, though I do like All You Neec Is Love…has become a creed of mine.
🙂
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It’s a good creed, even if the music is uninspiring.
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Happy Valentine’s Day, Susannah. I bet you warmed the 12th floor lady’s heart and brought happiness that will last for quite a while. Funny how little acts of thoughtfulness often have more meaning than the biggest grandiose gesture.
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Just delivered everything like Cupid in sweat clothes. Happy Valentines Day again to you Skinny.
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That is so sweet!
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Happy Valentine’s Day to you Kate, and to Mollie, Hazel. Morgan and Gracie.
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Right back atcha! *big sloppy cat kisses*
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Mew…mew
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Love the monkey-hug image!
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I seem to have a thing for monkeys.
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Acts of kindness show love and that’s what’s needed now and forever! Happy late Valentines Day to you Susannah. I know your gestures brought smiles to many and that’s what counts! ~Elle
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I hope so.
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Love is love! It comes in all shapes and sizes ❤
Leaving love on a doorstep makes my heart warm.
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If I had known, I would have hopped a train…:)
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That’s wonderful, Susannah. It’s little gestures like that that can make someone day or week, or even their year. Trust me. 🙂
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I do trust you. I’m a fan of the little gesture as you know. Took a tip from Saint Teresa long ago, who was called the Little Flower just for that reason. Kindness is often best displayed in small packages. 🙂
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