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Contagious Romance

Posted on June 29, 2020 by

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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An Arresting Romantic Interlude

Posted on October 21, 2019 by

Her bags were packed, though not really ready to go. Ani lingered a few minutes in the doorway, in John’s arms. Ani was scheduled on a two-hour flight for work. Though she’d only be gone 4 days, she wanted to … Continue reading →

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Food Insecurity Interlude

Posted on August 1, 2019 by

Many college students are on such a tight budget they may not eat regularly nor nutritionally. It’s called “food insecurity”. Find an agency, churches or civic organizations in your area helping food insecure students. Invite your sweetheart to join you … Continue reading →

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How Has It Been Since . . . .

Posted on January 1, 2019 by

”What’s so hard about putting dishes in their proper place – DEAR?” “Seriously. I’m putting the dishes in the dishwasher and YOU’RE concerned about them being in their PROPER PLACE?” “There you go, blowing my simple request all out of … Continue reading →

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Driving a Heart Momento

Posted on November 16, 2018 by

Do you have a fitness tracker which will print out a map of your run? Use this variation on the mapping feature to romance your sweetheart. Get a map of your hometown. Might have to be an old-fashioned paper one. … Continue reading →

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Sketchbook Romantic Interlude

Posted on September 27, 2018 by

I call this, a Romantic Interlude. Does your sweetheart like to sketch, write down their thoughts or just doodle? Find a hardcover, spiral-bound sketchbook or writing pad. Look for something nicer than your sweetheart would purchase for herself/himself. Make sure … Continue reading →

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Classical Romantic Interlude

Posted on September 13, 2018 by

Find one of these classical pieces: Bolero (Ravel) Rhapsody in Blue (Gershwin) Moonlight Sonata (Beethoven) Add a couple sheets of blank lined paper and a pen. Invite your sweetheart to join you in a quiet, relaxed location. Put on the … Continue reading →

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Romantic Things to do Where You Are

Posted on August 23, 2018 by

What are romantic things you can do in your town? This may seem difficult. But it really isn’t. A quick online search revealed these simple, romantic ideas: Snuggle under the stars at Denver’s Botanic Gardens. Sip and create a joint … Continue reading →

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Tutoring Romantic Interlude

Posted on July 26, 2018 by

Many schools have volunteer tutoring programs to provide students with extra help outside the classroom. A volunteering Romantic Interlude leaves you feeling good while creating a shared memory. Invite your sweetheart to join you volunteering to tutor at a local … Continue reading →

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Avoiding the UnRomantic Rut

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

Saturday morning and no reading glasses. I’d probably left them at work. Since I was in the area, I decided to check the office before going out to breakfast. With my work ID, I badged my way through the employee … Continue reading →

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