It's ♥️ Day

There is only one happiness in life —to love and be loved (George Sand)

The above illustration on a Valentine's card shows two Boyds Bears whose names, Beatrice and Grenville, are very familiar to regular readers of this blog. The card was almost an identical representation of the actual figurine of this fictional couple, shown below. 

These names are just a couple of the ones assigned to the many Boyds Bears figurines and stuffed teddy bears. Since we owned several of the figurines, we borrowed their names when we began our blog. Like Beatrice and Grenville, we are Best Friends. 

Of course, in the years since, we've included our actual names, Dorothy and Patrick, in blog posts. Still, many fellow bloggers refer to us by our selected aliases, which is OK with us.

We're not sure how or where we first came upon this ageless senior couple, but, in the years since, we have amassed a small collection, all of which reside on a LR bookcase. Despite extensive online searches, I could find no information on how these bears were named.

While we don't know how our Boyds Bears counterparts are celebrating today, we're not exchanging gifts, buying chocolates or dining out. 

Instead, what we're doing is going to the Nashua library for an afternoon matinee of the 2022 romantic-comedy film, Ticket to Paradise, the latest film in the library's recent releases program. Tonight, we'll dine at home by candlelight, like we do most nights.

Nothing fancy for sure, but for us, it's the best way for best friends to celebrate—together.

However, you & your special someone are spending today, 

we wish you ♥️

Romance.... is where you find it

Yes folks, as that renowned singing group, The Troggs, once told us, "Love is all around us...."  But these days it seems like it's harder and harder to find. On our Canada trip we happened to stumble upon some. One of our unscheduled stops was to Tiffany Falls. These falls are located just outside of the Town of Ancaster. (No i didn't leave out the L). They are part of the Ontario Escarpment, a tectonic uplift, that gave us the spectacular Niagara Falls.

Tiffany Falls, Ancaster, Canada

We have no idea who these folks are nor what they were doing. I assume this was part of a wedding album as they also had two professional photographers in tow. Since it was happening right before my eyes i decided get some great shots.

The look in his eyes really said it all. BUT watching her struggle in that long gown to get out on that log they are standing on was the true act of LOVE. Oh yes, neither of them fell in.

I leave you with a wonderful thought from singer Jackie Deshannon.

What the world needs now is love, sweet love.  

It's the only thing that there's just too little of

What the world needs now is love, sweet love 

No, not just for some but for everyone

Hope you all have a wonderful Day.
Grenville

Special Day

Happy Anniversary to Us

Grenville & Beatrice 
A wedding photo With love to my best friend, love and partner, Grenville.

Just in case you were wondering which number we’re celebrating today (August 21) – it’s lucky 11 – at least for the two of us.

As a special celebration, Grenville is taking me on a sea cruise, details in a future post.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. In a word, there are three things that last forever: faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of them all is love.

1 Corinthians 13

Love is Never Out of Season

Hi folks. I'm Finnian X. Frog, Grenville's and Beatrice's neighbor. They are taking a romantic day off (again) and asked me to hop over and do today's blog.

So here it is Valentine's Day. A day to be EXTRA romantic with the one you Love. Extra because romance should be part of your life EVERY DAY.

Like so many holidays, Valentines has turned into a day when folks try to pack a whole year of romance into a single day. Much like Christmas when folks try to stuff "Peace on Earth" into 24 hours and then back to the old ways. I have heard that in some places it has been reduced to just during the Church service and then once you are in the parking lot you are on you own again. And don't even get me started on the amateur drinkers on St. Patrick's Day.

So how can you fit some romance into everyday when you are always in a hurry rushing here and there? Off to work, get the kids to school, activities after school, rushing meals as folks zip in and out of the kitchen. Well here are some ideas.

Finnian's Top 10 Tips for Romance

10. Always kiss your Love good morning. A hug would be good here too.
9. Now and then get up early, and surprise your Love with coffee in bed, maybe light some candles if is still dark.
8. Sneak a note into your Love's stuff so they find it later. You might want to be careful what you put in your note.
7. Call your Love in the middle of the day for NO REASON at all. Remember to tell them that you Love them. A mushy Email or cybercard is another idea.
6. Try to do stuff together. You may have to make the time for this, but even if it is rushed time, it is time together. How about reading a book together, working in the garden together, doing something your Love likes to do (even if you don't) together.
5. Hold hands, hug, kiss often and with feeling. And don't wait till no one is around. Public Displays of Affection (PDAs) are allowed.
4. Have dinner together as often as possible. Try cooking together, or just cooking something special for your Love. Eat by candle light even if the lights are working.
3. Eat slowly. Enjoy the meal and the company. You might even want to talk a little.
2. Turn off the TV, computer, lights, and just talk (like you did when you were dating,,,, remember????).
1. ALWAYS kiss your Love good night. Hug each other to sleep. AND NEVER EVER GO TO BED MAD!!!!!!

So what do you think? Any good ideas there? You can probably come up with lots on your own. You don't have to be a "born romantic" to slip a little romance into your life and remind your Love how important they are to you.

OK OK OK now get out there and get romantic. It's Sunday and most of you don't have to work. Lots of time for hug and kisses and stuff.

Grenville and Beatrice will be back tomorrow, I hope. Today is their "Harry Potter" marathon. They have been reading the books "together" (see romance all over the place) and have waited till today to watch the second, third and fourth movies. I hope they don't fall under any spells or curses, just stay as Charmed as they are.

Happy Hearts Day

Happy Hearts Day

Today is Valentine's Day, so give your spouse, partner, lover, and honey lots of Bear Hugs and an extra dose of Love. Love to All from Grenville & Beatrice