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At the risk of sounding like a hater, I admit that I’m not big on Valentine’s Day the way it is often celebrated in my great big beautiful USA. What’s not to like? Here are the Valentine’s Day biggies that rub me the wrong way: Crowds of “last-minute” men in the 20-items-or-less aisle hoping their tinted carnations and cheap chocolates show enough “love” to appease…
I’m supposed to be writing about Brussels sprouts. Somehow, I can’t force myself to think about Brussels sprouts right now (although these particular sprouts were unusually delicious). Another school shooting took place last week. I’m sure you heard. I wasn’t going to write about it, because it feels like capitalizing on tragedy. But somehow, I find myself here in the dark writing, a small child…
Love one another and you will be happy. It’s as simple and as difficult as that. ~Michael Leunig Showing love goes far beyond saying “I love you.” Actions speak much, much, much louder than words. You can show deep love through simple actions—lending a hand, lending an ear, sharing a smile, sharing a sorrow, sharing time, washing feet… To your husband Don’t criticize—replace criticism with…
We have reached the final Love in Action day devoted to loving our husbands. Don’t quit! Keep performing these loving actions throughout the rest of the challenge as well, even as we move on to loving our children. Don’t let those little cuties bump out your main squeeze. Love in Action Day 7 Today’s action may in fact be one of the most important things…
Love in Action Day 6 Today and for the rest of the Love in Action Challenge, you’re going to have lots of fun. This one is really easy. Touch. Make a physical connection with your husband as often as you can. Touch his shoulder. Kiss his nose. Smooch him in front of your children. They’ll shout “Eeeewwww!” but they will enjoy the security of knowing…
A great way to show love is to give your time for someone else. Time is such a precious commodity, that its value cannot be measured. I have yet to find a reader that doesn’t agree with that sentiment. Nevertheless, this is the Love in Action post that seems to be the most controversial. Love in Action Day 5 Your mission, should you choose to…
In the old adage rings an element of truth: The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Have you ever noticed that most men don’t complicate life to the same extent as women. If their basic needs are fulfilled, they’re generally content. It is within our power to fulfill those basic needs and make our men happy. That leads to our next loving…
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