“The heart has its reasons that reason knows nothing of.” Blaise Pascal
I married twice, but never had a honeymoon. So I took myself to Niagara Falls. What a beautiful sight. -- Photo by Pat Bean
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Seeing as how my choices of men as soul mates were always poor ones, today is not a lovey-dovey sentimental one for me, although I truly rejoice for those who enjoy it as such..
While it wasn’t always so, I am quite happy that my only domestic partner is my canine traveling companion, Maggie. I think the choices I made in my life led me to this point, perhaps because I subconsciously always knew it was the end I truly wanted.
My first great-grandchild. He's 2 now and one of the loves of my life. Happy Valentine's Day Junior. -- Photo by Baron Marsh
And just because I don’t have a significant other, doesn’t mean I don’t have love or passion in my life.
My friends (both male and female), children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren provide the love. While I married the wrong man, the union did provide me with five wonderful children. And because of that, I can have no regrets.
Books, writing, nature, birds, travel and a zest for life, meanwhile, provide all the passion my old-broad libido needs these days.
I don’t think I have settled. I think it is truly who I am. I feel like I finally fit in my own skin.
So Happy Valentine’s Day to all those out there who are enjoying it with a person of their choice, and happy hunting to all those still seeking that special someone. Just don’t forget to live your life while you’re looking.
And may the rest of us just enjoy a happy day. And the same tomorrow, tomorrow and tomorrow …
Bean’s Pat: Horsetail Fire Falls http://photobotos.com/2012/02/13/horsetail-fire-falls A rare photograph captures why this waterfall was so named. Absolutely awesome! But then I’m a nature lover.
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I like Valentine’s Day, esp when there is a Valentine in my life. Valentine’s Day was the one day each year I had an excuse to wear my tux and red cummerbund.
I have had two marriages and about a dozen honeys I mooned.
Greetings of the day to everyone. AL
So many people feel low because of the way today is marketed. It’s a shame more of us don’t feel as you do. We should enjoy being ourselves, as well as loving others. I prefer small Valentines, personal things.
Much nicer.
Take Care Pat,
Jim
Happy Valentine’s Day, Pat! What a lovely great-grandchild you have.
Happy Valentine’s day! Today is a day I celebrate just being myself and loving my life. I wore a fancy knitted red colored scarf today just to celebrate the fact that I could!
Good for you Jane. You’ve got the spirit of the day. Anybody out there buy flowers just for themselves. I’ve done that quite a few times.
Such a sweet photo, Pat. And it sounds to me as if your old-broad libido is perfectly healthy, happy, and brimful of love!
Hello, I come across from ‘Walking Nature Home’. I just have to share (perhaps to a stranger is easier) after 22 yrs. of marriage this 16th…and to be told that’s it (& why). this is a raw day for me, but when I read your post…boy oh boy absolutely touched me. It felt like I had written your “Books, writing, nature…” sentence! ‘perhaps deep down where I want to be’ in my next life. Powerful. Of course, it’s raw right at the moment and I don’t want to come across as…whatever, but just wanted to tell you your Valentine wish perhaps made it ok. Thank you.
Pat, I admire what you say here! How true.
Be your own Valentine, Pat. Nobody can do it better! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Speaking as someone whose last “significant other” realized economies by “taking a step back” every birthday and Valentin’s Day (and who still professed to not understand why I finally put on my walking shoes), I can wholeheartedly agree. Happy V Day to everyone–including us UnValentines. I’ve got a special post, too, which even links to an UnValentines poem, for those who like such things. And it has a grader in it.
Hi,
A very nice photo indeed.
Happy Valentines Day. 😀
You said it very well. I’m hoping to live a parallel life to yours some day – traveling, birding, blogging, loving family and life!