Love is in the air. The birds, squirrels and other animals are showing affection for each other as spring is just around the corner. They are so cute to watch in the backyard.
And everywhere one shops, there are multiple displays for Valentine's Day; there are Valentine cards, candy, toys, mugs and huggable stuffed animals.
I think Valentine's Day is a fun day, one in which we can all participate, no matter our age.
I have put up a front-door plaque that says "Love" and begun sending Valentine cards to friends and family. I hope these cards brighten someone's day. Our local post office has some nice love stamps, which add to the festive look.
For those of you in relationships, do you share a particular song or movie with your spouse or significant other? Jim, my husband, picked out George and Ira Gershwin's "Someone to Watch Over Me" when we were dating. I would have undoubtedly picked an Andrew Lloyd Webber or Disney piece, but I like this one. We share a love for music as well as our love for each other.
Do you have special plans for Valentine's Day? Are you cooking a special meal for your family? Are you and your sweetheart going out for a special dinner, or are you going out to dinner with friends? We have several restaurants here in Crestview that would make a delightful dinner for Valentine's Day, whether it is a romantic dinner for two, dinner among friends or for the family.
Some restaurants will have a special menu, and you will need to make reservations. We have quite a variety of eating establishments here in town, so pick your favorite.
Don't forget a yummy Valentine treat for your dog or cat, or a new toy. And kids love all sorts of things — such as stickers, glow sticks, necklaces and puzzles. One doesn't need to spend a lot of money to make Valentine's Day special and share our love with one another.
The author of love is God. I John 4:7 states, "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God." Happy Valentine's Day!
Janice Lynn Crose, a former accountant, lives in Crestview with her husband, Jim; her two rescue collies, Shane and Jasmine; and two cats, Kathryn and Prince Valiant.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Love is in the air