It was shortly after Groundhog Day that I realized I would be due a Valentine's Day posting. My first thought: I am not the one to write a post this year on the heart day. Then I had a glass of reading water and a deep ponder. My conclusion after the second glass of reading water: of course, I am the one to write a post on the day of love. At some point in my life like most of you, I have been through all the stages: in love, loved and lost, had and not loved, not had, had too much, and cannot remember/want to forget [insert name]. So wherever you are today, this post is to you with love from my bookshelves.
- For the hopeless romantics who believe in true love: The Princess Bride by William Goldman paired with "True Love Will Never Fade" by Mark Knopfler and a glass of Champagne
- For the hopeless romantics who believe in true love and lost it: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare paired with "Romeo & Juliet" by Dire Straits and a Gin Martini (three olives)
- For the recently single: Good in Bed by Jennifer Weiner paired with "Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad?" by Moby and a shot of Tequila
- For the one who needs a good laugh instead of a good cry: Bleachy-Haired Honky Bitch: Tales from a Bad Neighborhood by Hollis Gillespie paired with "Harper Valley P.T.A." by Jeannie C. Riley and a Vodka Tonic
- For the avoider of love through work: The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger paired with "The Power" by Snap! and a Cosmo
- For those in an unfulfilled relationship: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert paired with "Irreplaceable" by Beyonce and a Stella
- For the single and happy: Lipstick Jungle by Candace Bushnell paired with "Never Stop" by The Bad Plus and a 30 year old whiskey (neat)
- For the one sitting this round out with good friends: Divine Secrets of Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells paired with "You've Got a Friend" by Carole King/James Taylor and a pitcher of margaritas
- For the self reflective: Various works from Rumi paired with "Rain, Rain, Beautiful Rain" by The Notre Dame Glee Club and a cup of Assam Tea
- For the happily coupled: Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris paired with "Business Time" by Flight of the Conchords and a bottle of Cabernet
Happy Valentine's Day wherever you are.
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