Posts belonging to Category 'Valentine's Day'

Of Purification, Hearts, Groundhogs, and Candles

by Bob Moran
This was originally written in January, 2007. It was published on litmocracy.com and on BobMoran.com on May 31, 2009.
A young woman waits for the two young men who are running toward her. As they approach, she pulls up the hem of her toga past the thigh. She closes her eyes [...]

Valentine’s Day History

by Bob Moran
(Originally posted on February 14, 2008 on BobMoran.com)
How did February 14 become a day of love letters, flowers and candy?
One legend begins during the reign of Claudius II (268 – 270 C.E.). The large Roman Empire was always dealing with invasions or uprisings. It needed large numbers of soldiers in its [...]