valentine’s day guilt
In my elementary school, Valentine’s Day was a big deal. Every kid brought a card in for every other kid in their homeroom - even if you didn’t like each other.
I remember picking out my valentines at the drug store - usually a big box of themed cards, like Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
I liked writing everyone’s name and bringing in my stack. I liked dumping them all in the Valentine’s Day Mail Box at the front of the classroom, and hearing everyone’s name read as the teacher handed them out.
I definitely liked watching the pile grow on my desk!
I don’t know that many adults who mail valentines to everyone they care about.
But shouldn’t we?
Valentine’s Day is the day Maui came into my life, so it’s special to me. I want to celebrate it with everyone I love!
But I can’t help but think about the environmental costs of mailing valentines.
(I’m a little concerned about global warming, aren’t you?)
Think about it. There’s the trees for the cards themselves.
Then there’s the gas used to deliver the valentines. And if you live somewhere far away (like Maui) it’s not trucks delivering your valentines … it’s planes!
The $.41 stamps don’t begin to cover the true costs of sending valentines.
How can I send valentines without feeling guilty?
That’s why I decided to make some valentine ecards for us dog lovers.
They won’t cost you a penny, and they won’t use any paper or gas. Just electrons to send them on their way.
I’ve hired a designer and programmers, and they should be ready any day now.
So start thinking of who you want to express love to this Valentine’s Day.
It will cost nothing for you, and will be eeeeaaaaasy on the environment, too.
Warm Aloha,
James
January 31st, 2008 at 12:09 am
Hi James, this is a great idea! Can’t wait to view your work. Thanks!
January 31st, 2008 at 12:30 am
Dear James Mollie and Maui”s,
I don”t know how much your book isi in Australia but I do know this that your e-mail”s are full of peace and in this world we need all the peace and gentleness we can get. James you have a gift and I will continue to read my e-mails with eagerness. May this year be full of joy peace and happiness for you Mollie and Maui.
All the Best Ellie Rivett,
Mollie tullie and dee-dee.Two goldens and a american cocker spanial
January 31st, 2008 at 3:17 am
Thank you so much for thinking of and making the Valentine’s Day cards for all to share. I can’t wait to see them and pass them on. That is what Valentine’s Day is all about - sharing love. I agree with you that adults should also send these cards to as many of our friends and family that we can.
This is my first message to you. But, I have been enjoying your emails for about a year now. And, I love everyone of them. Thank you so much for bringing this joy to my life. Love, Connie and Ziggy (my pomeranian-shitzu).
January 31st, 2008 at 3:23 am
This is a fabulous idea. I too remember the good old days of school and the exictement of making the spcial box to put all the valentines in.
You are so correct about the stamps trees for cards etc. Look forward to what you come up with.
PS I gave severalof your books out for Christmas. My Vet really seemed to enjoy his.
Lynn in sunny Arizona
January 31st, 2008 at 6:46 am
Thats an awesome idea, i’ve got friends all over the country I can send valentines to! Thanks!