First, the journey that led to the Box. This past February Monica, Kim and Andrea of the The Revelation Project, posted an online Valentine blog challenge, asking their readers to write and submit love letters to themselves. Initially it seemed like a sappy exercise until I realized that nothing came to me. Although I’ve repeatedly failed […]
2013 Happiness Jar
On New Year’s Eve most people clink glasses, make resolutions, and skip over pledges made the year prior. We all mean well. Life just gets in the way and we forget what we started out doing 365 days ago. In 2012, I vowed to follow an Eastern path, and attempt to practice “mindfulness.” I failed when our […]
ILYO In The News: Modern Sailor’s Valentine
There’s a new convenient option to expressing love on Valentine’s Day. AmericanGreetingsCorporation.com will now sign, stamp and mail your sweetheart an old fashioned paper card, trumping the electronic inbox message. Akin to the on-line Valentine Card, the antique “Sailor’s Valentine” (1830-1890) was often made by someone other than Popeye. The notion of sailors crafting […]
iPhone, iChocolate, iLove
The “me generation” has given way to the “iGeneration.” Technology and the promise of big bucks has fueled the rage to customize everything to suit each and every individual desire. The long list of iDesire includes personalized screensavers, ring tones, playlists and, to celebrate Valentine’s Day, tailor-made chocolates. No wonder the planet is love challenged. […]