Monday, February 14, 2011

The Signs of Love

As a kid you found *love* was expressed in many unusual ways. Depending on your age, your admirer may have stuck his tongue out at you. This seems to be an enduring, international expression of love. *wink*   If you had long hair (like I did), he pulled your braids.  He may have passed you a note in class.  He may have shared his lunch. How about the Valentine class party? Your heart fluttered as you opened each cheap white envelope looking for HIS valentine. You read it and re-read it, right?  A *big spender* may give you a doll. There are endless expressions, but here are these examples.  Oh yeah, show me some love!


27 comments:

  1. Mari NuñezFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Wonderful memories.....I remember having my braids pulled :) I love the photos, as always.

    Have a wonderful day

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  2. It's meFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Happy Valentine darling !!......nice post !!!......love love love Ria................... ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ...... ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ... .... ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ .....

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  3. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    I went to an all girls school most of my life. There were never any love letters for us:( LOL Adorable post with great pictures. Have a happy Valentine's Day!!!

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  4. TannaFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    LOL! Such fun memories. Happy, happy Valentine's Day, Janean! Hugs ~ Tanna

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  5. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Janean,
    What a picture of the last little guy! Love it!
    Happy Valentine's Day. Drop me a note and let me know how the house is coming.
    xoxo

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  6. Formerly known as FrauFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Love it! I remember in second grade the boy that like my used to throw rocks at me! So did not work for me! Happy Valentines Day!

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  7. NanaDianaFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    A Blog Post to make me smile. I remember the kid behind me pulling my hair all the time! Great post! xxoo Diana

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  8. SuzFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    yes, all of that and more..how about when you didn't get a card from that certain person..boo hoo
    My poor mother..all the things she had to mend
    I loved this post and all the photos.....Will you be galpal valentine Janean?

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  9. Oklahoma GrannyFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Such a cute love note and who could resist the vintage Valentine!

    Wishing you a beautiful Valentine's Day!

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  10. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Oh this is just too fun! That love note is a total riot!! Too darn cute!!
    Happy Valentines Day sweets!
    xx, shell

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  11. LindaFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    So cute! Happy Valentine's Day, Janean! ♥

    I remember being picked on a lot in grade school - I was a scrawny, little skinny girl with baby-fine hair and I remember telling my Mom and she would say "the boys are just picking on you, because they like you". It sure didn't feel like that at the time though, lol.

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  12. PondsideFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Braids! I had them too, and was so happy when my mother finally agreed to cut my hair.

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  13. Janet - underthewillowFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    I used to love getting and giving those little Valentine notes in elementary school!

    Happy Valentine's Day!

    Janet

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  14. Farm GirlFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Very cute post and yes, I remember all of those things.
    Happy Valentines Day

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  15. UnknownFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Happy Valentine's and thanks for the fun post! It sure brought back memories!

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  16. DiannaFebruary 14, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Loved the pics, Janean!

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  17. PamelaFebruary 14, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    So cute Janean!!

    Happy Valentine's Day!
    Pamela :)

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  18. BarbFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Hi Janean!

    How funny! Loved the cute pictures! I can remember going steady with - Blair White - when I was in 6th grade. He used to put his hand inside my pocket and we would hold hands . . . secretly!

    Happy Valentines Day!

    Hugs,
    Barb

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  19. DoloresFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Happy Valentine's Day dear friend! Those are the cutest little faces and sweet remembrances....Hugs,
    d

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  20. Beverly @ My Sew Sweet StudioFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Oh, I love this post, Janean. Brings back so many memories of Valentine's Day at school. I knew many boys just like the ones pictured. Funny.
    Hope your Valentine's Day is full of love.

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  21. Draffin BearsFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Happy Valentines day, Janean.
    Brings back many happy memories, apart from having your braids pulled.
    Why did little boys do that?

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  22. Simple HomeFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    What adorable photos. My twins are still at the "girls are yuck" stage, but I imagine it will be ending all too soon :-)
    Blessings,
    Marcia

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  23. On Crooked CreekFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Janean,
    Too cute! Have a Happy Valentine's Day, dear! Thanks for such a cute post!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  24. FairfieldHouseFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Janean,

    Such a sweet post! You forgot being chased on the playground! Hope you had a wonderful Valentines Day surrounded by lots of love. :P

    Your Friend,
    Deborah

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  25. NancyFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    The only special Valentine I got was from the teacher, yet I loved all of those cheap little regular ones. Some of my best memories were of those Valentines parties.

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  26. RitaFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Oh, little boys! Since I had two of them, these pictures looked very familiar! Hope you had a good day on Valentine's day!

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  27. HelenFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Hi! A quick comment to let you know how much I enjoy your blog ... good luck with the upcoming move!

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I am so excited you are leaving a sweet comment! Thank you. ~Janean~