Valentine’s Splendor Or Unrequited Love The Day Of Grandeur 

Yet again, more cookies! I baked homemade Valentine’s Day cookies for my kids and Grandkids yesterday. Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day so I will need to take some to my daughter at work. I will stop in only for a minute to say hi to her then turn around and drive the half hour home. Valentine’s Day, the day of love. All kinds of love, not just the romantic sappy kind of adoration. All kinds of sweetness! 
Speaking of romance, I get to go see a very romantic songwriter. Peter Cetera!  One of my faves from the 80’s and 90’s. I adore Peter’s songs! What a big hearted man he must be. His lyrics illude to a man who loves with his whole heart. He is playing in Coachella @Spotlight 28 casino this Saturday. It is a 4 hour drive from Phoenix but a nice mini vacay.  It will be a nice change of scene. 
I plan to get out there and take care of my own ❤️ today. I have stepped up my power walk jog to include a big hill. The pump is about 5-7 minutes up this hill. I have been doing this hill 3-4 times a week for 2 or 3 weeks now. Ends up being around 9-10 miles per week. I’m thinking the incline is probably better for me than my flat route. I get some intense thinking done too while tackling the uphill climb. Something about an uphill climb makes you feel as if you are accomplishing something?
I have enjoyed the decor and my surroundings…I do enjoy baking and making pretty tasty treats! I have had fun showing love and affection through baking. I’m glad however to be finished with baking projects for awhile. 
Heart shaped cookies coming out my ears! My helper in all things, Amelia.


I’m all ready for Valentine’s Day…are you?  I would love to hear from my readers what types of traditions and or fun plans you have to celebrate. How creative do you choose to be this year?
If the weather is nice, I may plan a meal on the patio for tomorrow evening. We have to attend a guitar/ orchestra performance at the high school tomorrow evening.  Zoe will be playing with her guitar class. 

When I think about romantic love, these cover songs come to mind. 
I’m In You- written by Peter Frampton
Downstream- written by Rick Davies
I even wrote my own romantic song. This belongs somewhere, in a sappy but cute, Hallmark channel movie. Unrequited love…that is what this original speaks about. Ever had a crush but the person of your desire doesn’t seem to know you exist? 
Face To Face- my original

Roses from my front yard. 

This beautiful front yard tree, full of bees buzzing… 
I hope in your pursuit of love today, you are met with ample adoration. May you find just the kind of love that you are looking for. Enjoy this Love ❤️ filled day! Whatever you do, watch out for the Lover Boy-“He used to have a problem but he got it fixed”.
Happy Valentine’s Day!