New Year’s Eve sweethearts
Patti and Tim Kaminski.
I’m in love with February. I get to wear red as much as I want, there’s an abundance of chocolate, hearts abound and flowers are likely to appear in my office. What’s not to love?
This issue is all about love. There’s a fabulous gift guide to help you gentlemen buy a nice gift for your valentine, and best of all, we bring you three love stories of couples who have all been married over 30 years. One is of them is actually approaching their 60th anniversary! How do they stay in love, loving one another? They share their words of wisdom on having a happy, meaningful marriage in Brazos Sweethearts.
As most of you know, I’m all about words, so I absolutely love what these three couples – the Gureckys, the Smiths and the Richards – had to say. I truly value a written sentiment, and the ones that I absolutely love, I carry with me every day. I have two poems with me always, a favorite of my grandmother’s that I read at her funeral and another original poem written by my daughter when she was 10 years-old given to me on Valentine’s Day.
Patti and 18 year-old Kassidi Kaminski.
Photo by Nesossi Studios.
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Flowers are beautiful,
And so are you! – Kassidi Kaminski, 2006
In my humble opinion, Kassidi and Napoleon both got it right expressing their heartfelt appreciation for their valentines. Napoleon wrote, “As for me, to love you alone, to make you happy, to do nothing which would contradict your wishes, this is my destiny and the meaning of my life.” Of course, another way to phrase Bonaparte’s philosophy on love is simply: “If momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.”
Gentlemen, remember your wives and mommas on Valentine’s Day. You’ll be glad you did. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Absolutely yours,
editor@absolutelybrazos.com