We live in a sorry culture. I recently "had an opportunity to apologize," and I've been reflecting on apologies. It's not a mind-blowing revelation to suggest we apologize too much, and in the case of the notoriously polite Brits or Canadians, it's even a stereotype. But based on recent personal events, I've come to the … Continue reading Sorry-Not sorry
Tag: Valentine’s Day
Love means never having to say ‘Happy Valentine’s Day’
The longer I am married, the less Valentine’s Day means to my relationship with my wife. I have learned that my wife operates by a simple but sometimes confusing philosophy: if everyone else is doing it, she wants no part of it. Therefore, if I come home on Valentine’s Day with a dozen red roses, … Continue reading Love means never having to say ‘Happy Valentine’s Day’
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