tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post5946994158675028758..comments2024-03-25T05:17:05.202-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: FEELING DOWN ON VALENTINE'S DAY?Roland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-70323670371559584202015-02-13T21:22:43.411-06:002015-02-13T21:22:43.411-06:00Nick:
Valentine's Day puts emphasis on a roman...Nick:<br />Valentine's Day puts emphasis on a romantic love that is unrealistic -- and as you say: we should be pro-active in our love each day of our lives. :-)<br /><br />Alex:<br />So many are unhappy. And sometimes the spouse feels all is well when her/his mate feels otherwise!<br /><br />Helena:<br />Calvin and Hobbes give me so many laughs. I wish Mr. Watterson would return to his creations! Yes, those rascals can boost the morale of many a gloomy heart!! :-) May your weekend be splendid in all the ways you wish!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-48361973751364444912015-02-13T16:38:19.345-06:002015-02-13T16:38:19.345-06:00Thank you for the wise words on this over-commerci...Thank you for the wise words on this over-commercialized holiday. I LOVE Calvin and Hobbes--the perfect antidote for the weekend.Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14967821142796562697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-15174568068834671302015-02-13T15:36:16.944-06:002015-02-13T15:36:16.944-06:00That's right - only you can make you happy.
Th...That's right - only you can make you happy.<br />That many are unhappy? Glad I'm in the fifteen percent.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-20191955868528585112015-02-13T11:56:19.442-06:002015-02-13T11:56:19.442-06:00Great post. I do think Valentines puts a lot of pr...Great post. I do think Valentines puts a lot of pressure on us to be loving and caring, when we should be like that every day.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-62700118010392881272015-02-13T11:22:45.757-06:002015-02-13T11:22:45.757-06:00VR:
Yes, when we define ourselves by what others t...VR:<br />Yes, when we define ourselves by what others think of us, we become their prisoners. We must be free so that we can interact with others who are free within so that we deepen the freedom of both of us.<br /><br />I am a bit like Charlie Brown in that I am not overly fond of Valentine's Day and the unrealistic expectations it fosters. :-)<br /><br />Thanks for visiting and staying to talk awhile. It means a lot!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-68246551091032540502015-02-13T11:00:16.528-06:002015-02-13T11:00:16.528-06:00I agree completely, Roland. We are the masters of ...I agree completely, Roland. We are the masters of our own happiness, and should never hand such precious power over to someone else, no matter how trusted and loved the individual. Happiness comes from within and is achieved by taking responsibility. Defining oneself by one's relationship(s) is a rocky, rocky path indeed. <br /><br /><a href="http://vrbarkowski.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">VR Barkowski</a> <br />VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.com