Things to LOVE

By Haylee Landford

We are always reminded most of the things we love in February. Whatever the form, it could be a person, a place, or just things. Our existence in the world would be quite dreary without this reminder. It would do us all good to stop and take a look at all the things that deserve our love.

I ask forgiveness in my first indulgence since I live in a college town and am married to a college student. So, naturally I love pizza. If it were an ordinary pizza, it would be worth mentioning, but this is extraordinary.

No, it's Craigo's five dollar pizza with buffalo wing sauce. The sauce makes all the difference. After trying their buffalo wing sauce instead of the tedious marinara, I will never eat a regular pizza again.

Being a mom, wife, and germophobe, I have come to love many different cleaning supplies that make my life faster, easier and cleaner. The most recent discovery I have made is Electrosol cleaning tablets for your dishwasher detergent. It is so effective in cleaning your dishes, but the best part is that the sweet fragrance fills your whole kitchen with sanitized delight.

I love that February is during the cold weather months, because I have an endless love for boots. The genius minds of fashion have made a boot to survive any circumstance. For the snow I have my furry, waterproof Staheekum boots, or dress-up with brown leather knee-high boots, and indoor cable knit Gap slippers to keep my feet and legs cozy. Snow or ice, who cares, I'll look fabulous in it.

BBC revives our deepest romance with their latest adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma. BBC won my heart long ago, but this witty, sensuous, and fun love story completes February lovin' for me. It aires on Masterpiece Theater, of better yet just buy the DVD online and watch it anytime.

Sitting on your couch, also gives you access to the wonderful world of online shopping. Finding your love's favorite gift doesn't require mall hopping anymore. Your fingertips can browse through all the stores in the world while you stay at home. You could buy a sewing needle, wool socks, a rosebush or even a beautiful acre of land.

We'll have to go to the bedroom for my dearest love -- flannel sheets. I've tried silk, satin and even Egyptian cotton, but this is the way the sandman intended for us to sleep. There are deep places in your most beautiful sleep, that can only be dreamed of while wrapped in flannel.

I share these things with you to share all my love for them. Surely I would find great enjoyment for any of these things to bring love and happiness to you this February, but surely even greater would be to surround yourself in all that you love. Indulging in this love and in turn sharing our love anyway we can, will make St. Valentine's a very happy guy. - 32397

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