February 2015 – Exclamation Points!

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I’m in love with February. I get to wear red as much as I want, there’s an abundance of chocolate, hearts abound and flowers are likely to appear in my office.  What’s not to love?

This issue is all about love. In fact, we have an entire section on Valentine’s Day including a fabulous gift guide to help the men in your life buy their valentine the perfect gift, activities for the kids, recipes and even a How Do You Spell Love crossword puzzle. You’ll also meet some Fort Bend couples who have found a common ground – love – while coming from different cultures and backgrounds.

As most of you know, I’m all about words, so I absolutely love what these couples – the Clancy’s, the Yan’s, the Motiwala’s and the Mohammedin’s – had to say about their marriages, their lives and living the American dream.  I truly value a written sentiment, and the ones that I absolutely love, I carry with me every day.  I have two poems with me always, a favorite of my grandmother’s that I read at her funeral and another original poem written by my daughter when she was 10 years old given to me on Valentine’s Day.

Roses are red,

Violets are blue,

Flowers are beautiful,

And so are you! – Kassidi Kaminski, 2006

In my humble opinion, Kassidi and Napoleon both got it right expressing their heartfelt appreciation for their valentines.  Napoleon wrote, “As for me, to love you alone, to make you happy, to do nothing which would contradict your wishes, this is my destiny and the meaning of my life.”  Of course, another way to phrase Bonaparte’s philosophy on love is simply:  “If momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.”

Gentlemen, remember your wives and mommas on Valentine’s Day.  You’ll be glad you did. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Stay focused!

editor@fortbendfocus.com