I have always thought that the idea behind Cupid was pretty neat. I mean a little fella' flying around, with a diaper on, shooting arrows at people, who if hit by one is automatically smitten. I don't know if Cupid was some greeting card company's idea to sell more cards or not, but I think it was a great idea.
To have a real life Cupid sure would save a lot of money. There would be no courtship, no dating, no buying of presents, no feeling that you always had to impress the opposite sex. I have also heard that in other parts of the world, the parents pick out their children's mate. Cupid would sure put an end to such foolishness right away.
With February the 14th right around the corner, I am glad I have my Valentine. I love her very much and there is no doubt that she loves me. To everyone out there that has a mate, congratulations. To everyone out there that is still looking, don't give up, Cupid will help!!
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Our daddy always bought our moma the biggest valentine he could find. Usually it had a dog or a bear or something that jumped out at her with big, paper arms when she opened it. It was always on her plate at the breakfast table on Valentine's morning so she'd have it before she headed off to teach school.
This year, our folks will celebrate their 58th wedding anniversary. Daddy's in a nursing facility with Parkinson's and Moma has just had her third stroke. When I told Daddy (who rarely speaks anymore) about Moma's latest stroke, he said, "Please tell her that I love her."
I'm not sure when Cupid shot that arrow, but I know it was big and potent and got the job done. We should all be so fortunate. Here's to big cards; here's to animals who reach out with paper arms, and to 58 years of togetherness this Valentine's Day. Go Cupid, go!
So rare and beautiful - both of you!
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