It's hard to know day by day whether to bundle up or take a chance on dressing up and catching a chill. Sophia and I decided we'd take the risk and let her prepare for Valentines Day.
Have I ever told you I love gloves and hats? I don't wear them much, but I have lots of both and I play out my fantasies with Sophia.
When you are older like I am, and live only with a dog and a mannikin, Valentines Day can be kind of sad--if you let it be. I choose not to get bogged down in Valentines past, but I'll admit I had some wonderful ones long ago.
This article from Squidoo encourages you to make a senior your valentine. And, I'll admit, I would LOVE it if YOU make me (and Sophia and Mollie) your Valentine. Leave a comment or send an e-card. We would love it! Nothing like blatantly asking for what you want.
Make A Senior Citizen Your Valentine
Brighten An Elderly Person's Valentine's Day
You can never go wrong when you spend time with senior citizens and the elderly, particularly those who are homebound or widowed. For older folks, Valentine's Day may be a day where they feel lonely or sad, especially if their spouse is gone and they are living alone. It's easy to make a senior citizen your valentine - simply taking the time to send a card to an elderly relative may be very much appreciated. Even better, if you live nearby, take them out to lunch or dinner, or visit in their home.
If you don't have elderly relatives or neighbors you personally know, you can drop off cards at a nursing home or retirement home in your area or volunteer to help there for the day. This is also a great day to ask about their favorite memories of Valentine's Day and what they've learned about love through their life - who knows, you might learn a juicy family story about Grandma and Grandpa's first date, or come away with some wisdom on what makes for a happy marriage.
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