Every February 14, Americans buy roses, swap cards, book dinner reservations, and post heart emojis like it’s a civic duty. But Valentine’s Day didn’t start with chocolate boxes or candlelit restaurants. It began with a martyr. Possibly several martyrs. And along the way, medieval poetry, Victorian craft culture, and American industrial capitalism quietly reshaped it … Continue reading History of St. Valentine’s Day
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Dealbreakers
One of the really beautiful things about being in your 40s is that is truly is the "idgaf" decade. Things that seemed important when you were younger suddenly aren't really important, and things you overlooked become appreciated. It's been a tumultuous year for personal relationships, and after therapy and soul-searching, I realized that at 45, … Continue reading Dealbreakers
Notes in the Margins 