Monthly Archives: April 2015

Romantic Mission Impossible

Posted on April 30, 2015 by

Remember the TV show “Mission Impossible”? Create your own Romantic Mission Impossible with your sweetheart. Leave your sweetheart a MI message like: “Good morning, Mr./Ms. ___. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to pick up your attractive … Continue reading →

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Romance On Vacation

Posted on April 27, 2015 by

Do you need a vacation? Are you making plans? My sister-in-law shared with me that when they go on vacation, she makes no plans the first day or so. Those first hours, my brother reads, sleeps and may watch a … Continue reading →

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Dish Washing Romance

Posted on April 23, 2015 by

Now I’ve done it. Now I’m turning a household chore of washing dishes into a Romantic Interlude. As you start washing dishes, ask your sweetheart, “If you were to describe me as an automobile, what kind would I be and … Continue reading →

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Only One Moment For Romance

Posted on April 20, 2015 by

The other day while wandering down the hall, I realized there would never be that particular moment again. That instant in my life was gone, history. No matter what, I couldn’t get it back. If I’d thought about doing something, … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Your Sweetheart’s Not-Birthday

Posted on April 16, 2015 by

Is tomorrow your sweetheart’s birthday? If not, celebrate your sweetheart’s “not-birthday”. Get a birthday card and edit it so it celebrates the “not-birthday”. Buy or bake a cake. Add ice cream, balloons, and flowers – whatever’s needed to celebrate a … Continue reading →

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Don’t Give Up On Romance

Posted on April 13, 2015 by

They’ve been together a very long time and I’ve known them even longer. Several years ago they celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. Like all relationships I’ve seen, as an outsider I sometimes wonder how they’ve remained together. She endeavors to … Continue reading →

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When You Get Home, I’d Like

Posted on April 9, 2015 by

Here’s an idea to create some romance. Take five pieces of paper and on each write one of the following: I’d like a hug when you get home. I’d like to take you out for dinner tonight. I’d like a … Continue reading →

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No Romantic Bone In My Body

Posted on April 6, 2015 by

Our conversation about romance wasn’t going well. Every idea I suggested for romancing his sweetheart he countered with a reason, an excuse. Exasperated, he blurted out, “It’s just I don’t have a romantic bone in my body.” I responded, “Neither … Continue reading →

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Creating Your Romantic Camelot

Posted on April 2, 2015 by

Gather together your pixie dust, soft lighting, a sunset and happily-ever-after. You’re going to  create the magical romance of Camelot. Put together a playlist of 5-6 songs which were your joint anthems when your love first began blossoming. Include a series … Continue reading →

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