Romance, adventure and controversy (read conflict) are the key ingredients of great storytelling. They also feature in the events and holidays associated with the month of February. The month offers a treasure trove of inspiration for writers seeking ideas. Holidays and historic events, Presidents' Day, Valentine's Day, Mardi Gras, the Valentines Day Massacre and the assassination of Malcom X, mark the days of February. Here are a few links to previous February posts to get the ink flowing.
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Showing posts with label Valentine's Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Valentine's Day. Show all posts
Monday, February 01, 2010
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Take a Literary Approach to Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day recognizes the special bond between lovers. The holiday's roots can be traced to a pagan celebration, the Roman fertility rites of Lupercalia, and to possibly two Christian martyrs named St. Valentine, a perfect irony given the two opposing potentials of human love; it can be exceptionally self-centered and exceptionally self-sacrificing.
Traditions observed on this day vary between cultures, but they share a common thread. Tokens of affection, flowers, candies, and love notes, are exchanged between lovers.
If you're still stumped about what to give your valentine on Thursday, here are a few suggestions:
Traditions observed on this day vary between cultures, but they share a common thread. Tokens of affection, flowers, candies, and love notes, are exchanged between lovers.
If you're still stumped about what to give your valentine on Thursday, here are a few suggestions:
Buy or rent a copy of the film, Love Jones. He's trying to finish his great novel; she's a photographer in the wrong gig. Poetry brings them together; their bad timing and immaturity keep them apart, but they've got a jones, so they keep coming back for more... Watch it over dinner or if things really go well brunch.- Write them a love letter (If you need help, learn how here: Part I & Part II). This will win earn you more romantic capital than a store bought card, even if the card quotes Shakespear. It's the one gift that is a triple threat; a letter is an investment of time, energy and emotion . Throw in any favorite, chocolate, flowers, a book, or picture (framed of course), and your love will crown you king.
- For the truly starving artists, here's a no cost valentine: Grab a collection of love poems (go to the library), mark your favorites, then take turns reading them to one another, over dinner, over brunch, in the tub...make a long weekend of it.
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