I am just realizing today, February 14, 2025, how much I adore Valentine’s Day. Maybe it’s because pink is my favorite color or because I love love, but I think it is really because I am amazed by relationships and connections. It is my favorite storyline in books, movies and TV shows. I enjoy romance, don’t get me wrong, but also friendships, teams and squads. I am here for all types of people relating to other people. 

Some of my favorite series and movies are military based. Like Generation Kill on Max. There is something fascinating about watching these men include a reporter into their inner circle. They spend a great deal of time in a vehicle which could seem very boring, but it is far from it. It’s vulnerable and interesting. Give me a great sports show like Varsity Blues or Friday Night Lights (Both the series and movie) even though I don't watch any sports. Not even the Super Bowl. Seeing a group come together gives me all the feels.

Other treasured watches involve female friendships and lifting each other up. Friends, Sex in the City, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Firefly Lane and the treasured Golden Girls just to name a few. I will forever laugh, cry and ride the roller coaster of going through life with people who are there for and sometimes fail each other.

I am lucky to have dear friendships and an amazing partner who are Incredible supporters on this journey we call life. I recently got to spend a long weekend with friends who I have known for more than 30 years, and it brought to the surface a deep gratitude for people in my life. Some of whom I don’t see often but always know they are there. 

For me, Valentine’s Day goes back to the Elementary School celebration where you gave cards to your friends. Not so much about romantic love, but love in general. I love my people and my dog so much and having a day to honor that brings me joy. 

Walt Disney got this. He built parks and media for families, and even if it all started with a mouse, it soon grew to the Fab Five going on adventures together. So Happy Valentine’s Day all! I wish you an abundance of love in your life in many forms.