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Valentines, Loneliness, & the Yellow Cart: What I Learned Visiting the Elderly & Where to Buy Joy
My mom grabbed her key and headed for the door. “I’m going to visit a few friends over in Smith. Wanna come?” I didn’t know where Smith was, but we had already consumed a mellow dinner with all the senior citizens in the beautiful dining room, and Wheel of Fortune wasn’t on for another half hour, so I said yes. I followed her lead down the path and watched her push the automatic door button and waltz right in like she knew where she was going. My first impression was filled with a pleasant surprise; I’m not usually a fan of rehab hospitals, but I inhaled deeply and smelled nothing.…
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Valentine Items That Aren’t Cheesy: From Baby to Grandma, Gifts to Give & Keep
If all you can think of when you hear “Valentine’s Day” is chocolate and flowers, it’s time for a shake-up. Here are a few gift ideas for everyone on your list. Don’t be shy though—if you love something, you can get it for yourself ya know. Why? Because loving yourself is the first step to loving others. Plus, your bank called and said you still have checks, sooo… you’re good to go. Click on the titles below to follow the links: Babies: Little One, God Loves You Book Amazon’s description: “Contains sweet, rhymed text, perfect for reading aloud and savoring at home, and has a simple, heartwarming message ideal for…
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If You Give a Woman a Kiss: Chocolate and Laura Numeroff to the Rescue
Inspired by Laura Numeroff, @lauranumeroff and If You Give a Dog a Donut If you give a woman a kiss, She’ll ask for some milk to go with it. (But not just any kiss. A dark chocolate version.) (And not just any milk. A creamy coconut version.) When you give her the milk, she’ll drink it all up. Then she’ll ask for more. There won’t be any left, so she’ll want to make her own. She’ll go outside, shimmy a palm and pick coconuts. When she’s up in the tree, she’ll toss you one. Throwing the coconut will make her think of dryer balls. You’ll have to get a basket. And some clothes.…
