Monthly Archives: August 2015

A Magical Romance

Posted on August 31, 2015 by RomanceALIVE

They met at work and became a storybook romance. Wayne landed his dream job playing a good guy character, the hero, loved by millions of kids and grandparents around the world. Nine years after Wayne hit it big, Russi landed … Continue reading →

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Long Distance Romance

Posted on August 27, 2015 by RomanceALIVE

For those who accidentally received this last week, I apologize for the snafu. I hit publish instead of schedule. Bill and Karen are both actors. They met in a theatre on the Upper West Side of New York. Soon after … Continue reading →

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A Surprise Awaiting Your Sweetheart

Posted on August 24, 2015 by RomanceALIVE

Anticipation is a great prelude to romance. When you can let your sweetheart’s mind contemplate a Romantic Interlude with you, it creates the perfect setting for romance. While you’re away from each other for the day, send your sweetheart a … Continue reading →

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Double Sundae on Sunday

Posted on August 20, 2015 by RomanceALIVE

How about an easy, fun, double-Sunday Romantic Interlude with your sweetheart. As teenagers we’d be so broke, we’d go on a date and buy something to share: one drink (two free straws), one banana-split (two free spoons), one happy meal … Continue reading →

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Filling Your Romantic Ideas Reservoir

Posted on August 17, 2015 by RomanceALIVE

Writing this blog isn’t always stress-free. Some weeks it flows easily out of my head, down my neck and arms, out my fingers, and into the computer. I’m relaxed and the first draft is done in 20 minutes. Some weeks I rummage … Continue reading →

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Romantic Thyme

Posted on August 13, 2015 by RomanceALIVE

According to the Greek legend, thyme is the herb which makes one irresistibly kissable. So I figure, why not find out. Create a meal for your sweetheart. Give it a Greek flavor: pita bread, olives, baklava, ouzo or other “traditional” … Continue reading →

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Tough Valentine’s

Posted on August 10, 2015 by RomanceALIVE

You think your Valentine’s Day is tough? In Peshawar, Pakistan, a group of students met to celebrate the international day of romance, Valentine’s. There were no public displays of affection. No one “hooking up”. Their celebration consisted of red balloons … Continue reading →

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Feeding Your Sweetheart?

Posted on August 6, 2015 by RomanceALIVE

Here’s what I call a Romantic Interlude, an easy idea for creating romance. This works best if you have some privacy. Prepare a meal of finger food: cheese and crackers, apple slices, sandwiches, carrots and celery, cookies. You get the … Continue reading →

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Romance & Appreciation

Posted on August 3, 2015 by RomanceALIVE

Salamat. Multumesc. Danke. Gracias. Thank you.  What do those words mean? An exclamation, a polite expression used when acknowledging a gift, service, or compliment. (Dictionary.com) Something that you say or do in order to show you are grateful for something. … Continue reading →

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