Tag Archives: Valentine’s Day

My Love For You is Timeless

Posted on February 14, 2017 by

February 14–a day set aside to celebrate one’s romantic side–often comes under attack as being invented by card companies just for profit. I disagree. I have written here at least one other time about the celebration of this holiday during … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 2/13-2/19/17

Posted on February 13, 2017 by

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner… Do you have a favorite real-life love story from the Civil War era? (No fictional characters!)

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I Live Or Die Thy Valentine! or, Love In the Time of War

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

Of all the things that made a Civil War soldier’s life miserable, being separated from his sweetheart had to rate right up there.  Love is difficult enough when everything goes right.  Trying to carry on a courtship or maintain a … Continue reading →

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