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February 14th -- It's Just My Heart
It's Valentine's Day. It's a day that used to mean a great deal to me. It probably sounds corny to say that I once fell in love on Valentine's Day. But it's true. On February 14, 1984, I had my first date with a girl who stole my heart forever. For Christmas that year I gave her a custom-made sweatshirt with our initials and the date "2-14-84."
That shirt still hangs in what used to be her clothes closet. It's strange how I can't force myself to throw it away. The footsteps of time have a way of stomping on those memories. But somehow there always seems to be room in our heart for someone else. How big is our heart? It seems as though there are many people searching for that certain someone, that person who will be the perfect mate in our heart. Valentine's Day, more than any other day, reminds us of the importance of having a partner to share our lives.
Even way back in 1956 Valentine's Day took on special significance. What was it, third grade? Somewhere in a box in my basement is a black-and-white photo of me with a girl named Sue -- both wearing paper crowns as King & Queen of Valentine's Day at Monty Street School.
Judging by my big smile I look pretty happy in that photo, and I think my Mom decided then and there that this Sue girl would be the girl of my dreams, the girl I would marry. Coincidentally, we did date a few times in eighth grade or sometime in high school, but we were always "just friends."
She found her true Valentine in high school and the two have never parted. How lucky you are today if you have that perfect Valentine! Treasure it! I think back to my own parents -- Vi and Ray -- and wish that my Mom still had her Valentine sitting near her in the living room. Valentine's Day means so much more when you have someone to share it with.
So, today, Valentine's Day, I send out my valentines via this blog. To those in the past who stole my heart and never brought it back, and those in the present who share their smiles with me -- Happy Valentine's Day!
Comments
Got nothing to do with your blog Fox... Craig Mathews just reminded me about your blog and I wanted to let you know that I thought your show with Al Brinson the other night on the tube was great..... hope you are as happy in retirement as your old army reserve/ card collector/ middle school teacher friend is:) Keep up the good work..... by the way.... I read a bunch of your blogs also- good job:) Jim
(Great to hear from former teacher and coach at Beekmantown Central, Jim Amorelli. Jim was one of the founding fathers of the North Country Sports Collectors Club. Maybe I should write a blog about that!)
Posted by: Jim Amorelli | February 17, 2007 3:33 PM
Hey Foxy...Happy Valentines Day.. a day late. Thought I'd use this opportunity to send miss D my love from way down in Georgia. My valentine and I are sitting here getting ready for a nice weekend, which includes a tee time on Saturday, Sunday and Monday... course it will be a little cool so I'll have to wear a golf jacket. Do I miss snow??? oh no... but I do miss all my friends and family up in P'burgh.
Posted by: Chief | February 16, 2007 10:26 PM
Wow - just when I think there's no hope for the "man's man" to talk about anything but sports and such, you come out with a heartwarming, make-me-smile blog. Happy Valentine's Day to everyone, and even if you don't have a valentine sitting beside you, remember how special and important each one of us is to someone in our world. Share a smile and a hug today - you will get it back many times over. Love, miss d
(Foxy's note: miss d, I always figured you would be such a romantic ... and now you've proven it! That's how you swept that big guy off his feet so many years ago.)
Posted by: miss d | February 14, 2007 2:11 PM
The valentines received in grade school and what made the sender send that specific card to me was intriguing. Remembering how careful one needed to be as the sender without implying more than just friendship was a real task. I remember special valentines sent with hopes of sending more than just friendship…
Foxy, one knows true love when it happens and that love is never forgotten. Reminiscing makes the memories very special, today and everyday.
Posted by: Elaine from Orlando | February 14, 2007 11:16 AM
Can someone please tell me what season and episode it was that Tim Conway and Harvey Korman did their dentist skit? I am looking for the DVD and I need to know where to look.
Posted by: wendi | February 14, 2007 10:31 AM