Tales of the Ordinary Days

Gift bag treats from Aunt Kathy (Pick) Valentino This blog should be entitled "My Fun Valentine's Day", but I thought the title used was more catchy. I went with catchy. Sometimes it's interesting to tell a story by starting with the end. Since I am feeling quite pleased right now and the day is done, I'll start with my current setting. A glass of wine sits to my left, a computer is situated on my lap, and a purring cat is nestled by a crackling fire. It's almost midnight. Another Valentine's Day in the books. A stone's throw away in the kitchen are two pairs of newly purchased earrings in a Gunderson's box, homemade cupcakes, a bouquet of flowers, and a stunning picture of my Aunt Kathy. Upstairs, a dog lies content on my bed next to a new outfit, of which I am gloating. Pride and ego. My closet welcomes these new additions. A good night. And to think that just hours prior, my only concern was my need to run an endless list of errands. T...