Another chance to say: "I Love You". Originally this day was set aside in honor of Saint Valentine. He is a Christian saint who died around 270. I wonder how it changed to a day of giving affection to loved ones. We all look forward to February 14th because that means we will likely get cards and candy, or other tokens of affection from those we hold dear. Of course, most of us don't need all those sweets. They just contribute to the waistline (or saddlebags). What would be a better gift?

One way we could show affection is to actively remove stress from someone else's day. We know what our friends enjoy and despise. Why not brighten their day with something useful? A kind word or compliment, especially when it isn't earned or a gentle touch, or an unsolicited smile. These signs of affection really mean something. We know our friend's personalities so we ought to know what would please them the most.

Happy Valentine's Day!