It's still Valentine's Day in New York City
I'm not sure how I missed celebrating Valentine's Day in Buttercupland. I got somewhat overwhelmed by all the Instagram festivities and before I knew it, it was February 15 and then February 16. But during my walk today I realized that it was Valentine weekend in New York and there were still Valentine signs throughout the neighborhood. The picture above is the window of our local stationery store. I didn't get pictures of the Valentine cards still on display at CVS, but I did get a picture of a couple with heart balloons sitting on a bench in the median on Broadway.
It's still heart time on Broadway
I had a fun Valentine's Day, with actual cards, email cards and text messages. So there are definitely no complaints about my celebration. But seeing all the flowers and balloons around got me to thinking of my younger years and romantic Valentine days. Alas, they are past and I had a few moments of nostalgic for those days/years of romance past. The words to George Gershwin's "But Not for Me," came to mind: "They're writing songs of love, but not for me."
I had a little -- very little -- sniffle and then these words came to me. These lyrics are from one of my favorite musicals, "The King and I," and the song is "Hello, Young Lovers." Anna sings to her late husband and remembers her life in England. "Hello, young lovers, whoever you are. I hope your troubles are few. All my good wishes go with you tonight. I've had a love like you." If Anna could find romance in Siam/Thailand when least expected I realized that there's hope for Buttercup in New York City. I remembered my perfect word for 2025, dream, and saw that romance might be just about the future. What do you think, friends? Is romance around the corner for those of us in the senior set?
What's on your schedule for the week ahead? I've got book club tomorrow. I loved our book this month, The Man Who Died Twice, by Richard Osman. It's part of a four book series about a group of amateur detectives at a retirement community in Southern England. I've read them all and enjoyed them very much. Eagerly waiting for book number five.
As ever, thanks for visiting and take good care.
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They do say love knows no age. Anythng is always possible. Keep on dreaming ! Time is flying by as usual. We don't dare blink, and another holiday goes by.
Who knows where love will be found? Keep dreaming, Carol. Blessings!
Happy belated Valentine's Day.
I love the Thursday murder gang and can't wait for the film. I think we never know what hits us till it hits, when it comes to romance. My theory? As long as we are good with our own company, we will never be alone -- and if we're good with it, why shouldn't someone else be? We just may not know them yet!
Carol, I have read all of the Richard Osman Thursday murder club mysteries as well and they are fun. I also enjoy Robert Thorogood's series, the first was was on Masterpiece Mystery. yes, I believe that love knows no age limits. Thanks for your comment on my post about kindness and, of course, you can use some of the info because we can't have too MUCH kindness in the world.
Valentine’s Day might be over, but love is still in the air! 💕 I love your perspective—romance can bloom at any time, and dreaming keeps the heart young. Enjoy your book club; that series sounds like a fun read!
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