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Contagious Romance

Romance is contagious. You can catch it from your parents. Parents spend decades training their children. You work to pass along your best qualities, while hoping they ignore habits you’d rather they didn’t acquire. You intentionally encourage and reward the … Continue reading

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Springtime Romantic Interlude

There’s something about changing seasons which lifts someone’s mood. This is especially true of the springtime. After seemingly endless weeks of dull grey and cold temperatures, sunshine, flowers and a bit of warmth reinvigorates. When the forecast is for a … Continue reading

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Wander Where This Romance Will Go

Before mobile phones and GPS, I’d drive down roads just to see where they went. Invite your sweetheart to go exploring with you. Wander down an unknown road together. Find a road which looks less familiar to you and follow … Continue reading

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Drum Machine Romance – NOT!

Novice drummers are notorious for being inconsistent. And when you’re in a band, having an inconsistent drummer leaves the band wandering like five blind mice in a hailstorm. To cure this, the drum machine was born. It was consistent and … Continue reading

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Sunset Romance

Live near a larger body of water? Planning to visit one? A sunset cruise can create a nice Romantic Interlude. Book a sunset cruise for two. And if there are a few clouds, even better. Wander the deck. Listen to … Continue reading

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An Elephant and Romance

There’s an elephant in my front room. A couple weeks ago my 51” TV died. Working one evening. Not a flicker the next morning. I tried all the standard ways of awakening it. Nothing. So I moved it off the … Continue reading

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Dinner and a Memory

At which local restaurant do you and your sweetheart enjoy dinning? Invite your sweetheart out for dinner. Tell her/him there’s no particular celebration, no need to get dressed up. It’s just an evening together. Take you time getting to your … Continue reading

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Embrace The Role of Romance In Your Relationship

What is a hotel room? A place with a bed, a shower and some privacy. If all hotel rooms serve the same function, why do some cost $49.99 a day while others over $40,000 for a place to take off … Continue reading

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Strolling With Your Sweetheart

Strolling is a lost art. Many people don’t take time to take a stroll. Many couple have forgotten what it’s like to meander along hand-in-hand, enjoying the time together. Plan a stroll with your sweetheart.  Some place safe and comfortable. … Continue reading

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Picnic After Dark

When do you go on picnics? Lunchtime? How about a picnic under the stars? Surprise your sweetheart by loading up a picnic basket and heading out for a picnic after dark. You can use the traditional picnic foods. Bring a … Continue reading

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