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May 13 2024
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Prom Season Reads: Books to Sweep You Off Your Feet

Books to tickle your prom queen fantasies.

  1. 21 Proms by David Levithan (Editor), et al.
  2. Prom Anonymous by Blake Nelson
  3. Prom Kings and Drama Queens by Dorian Cirrone
  4. You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson
  5. Liars and Losers Like Us by Ami Allen-Vath
  6. Prom Theory by Ann LaBar
  7. Promposal by RaeChell Garrett
  8. Last Chance Dance by Lakita Wilson
  9. It’s Our Prom by Julie Anne Peters
  10. The Night of Your Life by Lydia Sharp
  11. A Prom to Remember by Sandy Hall
  12. The Rites & Wrongs of Janice Wills by Joanna Pearson
  13. Promchanted by Morgan Matson
  14. Cupcake by Cookie O’Gorman
  15. Once Upon a K-Prom by Kat Cho
  16. Prom-Wrecked by T.H. Hernandez, Jennifer DiGiovanni
  17. Simone Breaks All the Rules by Debbie Rigaud
  18. Prom & Prejudice by Elizabeth Eulberg
  19. Sunny G’s Series of Rash Decisions by Navdeep Singh Dhillon
  20. How Not to Ask a Boy to Prom by S.J. Goslee
  21. We Were Promised Spotlights by Lindsay Sproul
  22. Prom and Other Hazards by Jamie Sullivan
  23. The Upside of Falling by Alex Light
  24. Geekerella by Ashley Poston
  25. A Night to Remember by Francine Pascal
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Feb 14 2024
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Love in Panels: Romantic Graphic Novels to Sweep You Off Your Feet

Sentimental graphic novels for Valentine’s Day.

  1. The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel by Diana Gabaldon, Hoang Nguyen (Illustrator)
  2. Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe
  3. Blankets by Craig Thompson
  4. Fangs by Sarah Andersen
  5. Patience & Esther by Sarah Winifred Searle
  6. Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron by Julia Quinn, Violet Charles (Illustrator)
  7. Scott Pilgrim’s Precious Little Life by Bryan Lee O’Malley
  8. Stardust: Being a Romance within the Realms of Faerie by Neil Gaiman, Charles Vess (Illustrator)
  9. The Sculptor by Scott McCloud
  10. Blue Pills: A Positive Love Story by Frederik Peeters
  11. Chopsticks by Jessica Anthony, Rodrigo Corral (Creator)
  12. The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag
  13. Scenes from an Impending Marriage by Adrian Tomine
  14. A + E 4ever by I. Merey
  15. What Did You Eat Yesterday?, Volume 1 by Fumi Yoshinaga
  16. On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden
  17. Taproot by Keezy Young
  18. Always Never by Jordi Lafebre
  19. Bingo Love by Tee Franklin (Writer), Jenn St-Onge (Artist), Joy San (Colorist), Cardinal Rae (Letterer)
  20. My Happy Marriage, Vol. 1 by Akumi Agitogi, Rito Kohsaka,Tsukiho Tsukioka, Jasmine Bernhardt (Translator)
  21. Ruined by Sarah Vaughn, Sarah Winifred Searle (Illustrator), Niki Smith (Illustrator)
  22. Heartstopper: Volume One by Alice Oseman
  23. Soppy by Philippa Rice
  24. Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 1 by Karuho Shiina, Tomo Kimura (Translator)
  25. Happily Ever After & Everything In Between by Debbie Tung
Happy Valentine’s Day! Click me for a treat.

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Feb 14 2024
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Cupid Approved Games for Valentine’s Day

A roundup of sweet endearing games to play this romantic holiday.

  • Monster Prom
    • You have 3 weeks to get a date for Monster Prom! Go through absurd and funny situations, raise your stats and seduce one of your classmates.
  • Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker
    • Manage your own matchmaking agency with the guidance of your fabulous boss, drag queen diva Kitty Powers!
  • Dream Daddy
    • Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator is a game where you play as a Dad and your goal is to meet and romance other hot Dads. Are you ready? Hi ready, I’m Dad.
  • Boyfriend Dungeon
    • Date your weapons! Romance swords, daggers, and polearms to level them up in this “shack-and-slash” dungeon crawling adventure.
  • Thirsty Suitors
    • This isn’t a dating sim – it’s a breakup simulator. Battle your exes. Disappoint your parents. Find yourself.
  • Arcade Spirits
    • It’s 20XX and you’ve just started a new job at the Funplex game arcade. Who will you meet along the way? Will you find the romance you’re seeking?
  • Florence
    • Florence Yeoh feels a little… stuck. Her life is an endless routine of work, sleep, and spending too much time on social media. Then one day, she meets a cello player named Krish who changes everything about how she sees the world and herself.
  • It Takes Two
    • Play as the clashing couple Cody and May, two humans turned into dolls by a magic spell. Together, trapped in a fantastical world where the unpredictable hides around every corner, they are reluctantly challenged with saving their fractured relationship.
  • Behind the Frame
    • Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.
  • Unpacking
    • Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.
  • Gone Home
    • June 7th, 1995. 1:15 AM. You arrive home after a year abroad. You expect your family to greet you, but the house is empty. Something’s not right. Where is everyone? And what’s happened here?
  • To the Moon
    • A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing backwards through a dying man’s memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.
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Feb 09 2024
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Well Versed: Romantic Fiction Written in Prose

February heralds the month of Cupid, Valentine’s Day cards, and heart shaped candies. It also revolves around the ever present love story. For the hopeless romantics out there, check out these poetic novels to add to your TBR.

  1. Wings in the Wild by Margarita Engle
  2. I Heart You, You Haunt Me by Lisa Schroeder
  3. Angel & Hannah: A Novel in Verse by Ishle Park, Ishle Yi Park
  4. A Million Quiet Revolutions by Robin Gow
  5. Loving vs. Virginia: A Documentary Novel of the Landmark Civil Rights Case by Patricia Hruby Powell, Shadra Strickland (Illustrator)
  6. Tilt by Ellen Hopkins
  7. Redwood and Ponytail by K.A. Holt
  8. The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Romero
  9. Nothing Burns as Bright as You by Ashley Woodfolk
  10. Ronit & Jamil by Pamela L. Laskin
  11. Street Love by Walter Dean Myers
  12. The Song of Us by Kate Fussner
  13. Waiting by Carol Lynch Williams
  14. We Come Apart by Sarah Crossan, Brian Conaghan
  15. An Appetite for Miracles by Laekan Zea Kemp
  16. Baby Teeth by Meg Grehan
  17. The Bridge from Me to You by Lisa Schroeder
  18. Amiri & Odette: A Love Story by Walter Dean Myers, Javaka Steptoe (Painter)
  19. In Paris With You by Clémentine Beauvais
  20. The Lover’s Dictionary by David Levithan
  21. All That’s Left in the World by Erik J. Brown
  22. The Golden Gate by Vikram Seth
  23. Love and Leftovers by Sarah Tregay
  24. Couplets: A Love Story by Maggie Millner
  25. Deep Wheel Orcadia by Harry Josephine Giles

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Feb 05 2024
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Embrace Your Romance Era: Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

For us book lovers, Valentine’s Day can be an opportunity to celebrate our love for literature while also enjoying each other’s company. Here are some Valentine’s Day dates tailored just for us:

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  • Bookstore Scavenger Hunt:
  • Create a list of book-related clues or tasks and embark on a scavenger hunt together at your favorite bookstore. You can search for specific titles, genres, or even hidden messages within books. The winner gets to choose a book as a Valentine’s Day gift.
    • Step 1: Choose the Bookstore
    • Step 2: Create Clues or Tasks
      • Design a series of clues or tasks related to books, authors, or literary themes.
      • Tailor the clues to your partner’s interests and include references to their favorite books or genres.
      • Here are some ideas for clues:
        • “Find a book with your favorite color on the cover.”
        • “Locate a book written by your favorite author.”
        • “Discover a book that takes place in a city you’ve always wanted to visit.”
        • “Find a book with a protagonist who shares your partner’s profession or hobby.”
        • “Search for a book with a title that includes the word ‘love’ or ‘heart.'”
    • Step 3: Plan the Route
      • Map out a route through the bookstore, taking into account the layout of the store and the location of the books mentioned in your clues.
      • Consider starting in one section of the store and leading your partner on a journey through different genres and areas.
    • Step 4: Prepare the Clues
    • Step 5: Set the Scene
    • Step 6: Begin the Hunt
      • Present the first clue to your partner and watch as they eagerly embark on the scavenger hunt.
      • Follow along as they explore the bookstore, solving clues, and discovering hidden treasures along the way.
    • Step 7: Celebrate the Victory
      • Once your partner has completed the scavenger hunt, celebrate their success with a special reward such as a romantic dinner, a cozy night in with a movie or a heartfelt exchange of gifts.
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  • Literary Dinner Date:
  • Prepare a romantic dinner at home inspired by your favorite books. You can cook dishes mentioned in novels or create a menu based on literary themes. Set the table with candles, literary quotes, and book-themed decorations for an intimate atmosphere.
    • Step 1: Choose a Theme
    • Step 2: Plan the Menu
      • Design a menu that reflects your chosen theme and incorporates dishes mentioned in your selected book or inspired by the author’s life and work.
      • Research recipes or consult cookbooks for ideas on creating a delicious and thematic meal.
      • Consider including appetizers, entrees, side dishes, and desserts that evoke the atmosphere and flavors of the literary world you’re celebrating.
    • Step 3: Set the Scene
      • Create a cozy and romantic atmosphere for your dinner date by setting the table with elegant tableware, candles, and floral arrangements that complement your chosen theme.
      • You can also decorate the space with subtle nods to the book or author, such as literary quotes displayed on place cards or book-themed centerpieces.
    • Step 4: Dress the Part
    • Step 5: Cook Together
      • Prepare the meal together as a couple, bonding over shared tasks and enjoying the creative process of cooking.
      • Put on some mood-setting music inspired by your chosen theme and have fun experimenting with new recipes and techniques.
      • Cooking together can be a delightful way to strengthen your connection and create lasting memories.
    • Step 6: Dine and Discuss
      • Once the meal is ready, sit down together to enjoy your literary-inspired feast. Take your time savoring each dish and discussing its connection to the book or author that inspired it.
      • Share your thoughts and memories related to the literary theme, and engage in stimulating conversation about literature, life, and love.
    • Step 7: End with Dessert
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  • Literary Walking Tour:
  • Explore your city’s literary landmarks by going on a literary walking tour. Visit places mentioned in books, famous authors’ homes, or literary museums and libraries. You can learn about the literary history of your city while enjoying a romantic stroll together.
    • Step 1: Choose Your City
      • Select a city with a rich literary history or notable literary landmarks to explore.
      • Pick destinations known for their association with famous authors, significant literary movements, or iconic book settings.
    • Step 2: Research Literary Landmarks
    • Step 3: Create an Itinerary
      • Plan your itinerary based on the literary landmarks you want to visit, taking into account their opening hours, admission fees, and any special events or exhibitions.
      • Organize the sites in a logical sequence to create an enjoyable walking route, considering factors such as distance, terrain, and transportation options between locations.
    • Step 4: Gather Information
    • Step 5: Prepare for the Tour
      • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly, wearing comfortable shoes for walking and layers to stay warm or cool as needed.
      • Pack essentials such as water, snacks, a map or navigation app, a camera or smartphone for taking photos, and any guidebooks or reference materials you’ve prepared.
    • Step 6: Embark on the Tour
      • Start your literary walking tour at a convenient starting point, such as a central location or your accommodation.
      • Follow your planned route, stopping at each landmark to explore, take photos, and soak in the literary atmosphere.
      • Take your time to read plaques, signs, and inscriptions, and engage with locals or tour guides to learn more about the area’s literary heritage.
    • Step 7: Reflect and Relax
      • After completing your literary walking tour, take some time to reflect on the experience and discuss your favorite moments with your partner.
      • Relax and unwind at a nearby bookstore, coffee shop, or park, where you can continue your literary conversation in a cozy setting.
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  • Book Club for Two:
  • Start a mini book club for just the two of you. Choose a book to read together and schedule regular meetings to discuss your thoughts and interpretations. It’s a fun way to bond over shared interests and deepen your connection through literature.
    • Step 1: Choose a Theme
    • Step 2: Select the Books
      • Compile a list of books that fit your chosen theme or genre. Take turns suggesting titles and discussing which ones you’d like to read together.
      • Aim to select a mix of novels, short story collections, poetry, or non-fiction books to keep your reading experience varied and engaging.
    • Step 3: Set a Reading Schedule
      • Establish a reading schedule for your book club, deciding how often you’ll meet and how much reading you’ll do between meetings.
      • Depending on your preferences and schedules, you might choose to meet weekly, biweekly, or monthly, and read one book per meeting or divide longer works into sections.
    • Step 4: Plan Your Meetings
    • Step 5: Read and Discuss
      • Read the selected book(s) together, either simultaneously or at your own pace, and take notes or highlight passages that resonate with you.
      • When you meet for your book club meetings, take turns sharing your thoughts and impressions of the book, discussing characters, themes, plot twists, and memorable moments.
    • Step 6: Engage in Meaningful Conversation
      • Use your book club meetings as an opportunity to deepen your connection with your partner through meaningful conversation.
      • Ask open-ended questions, share personal insights and experiences related to the book, and listen attentively to your partner’s perspectives.
      • Explore how the themes and characters in the book resonate with your own lives and relationships.
    • Step 7: Enhance the Experience
    • Step 8: Celebrate Your Reading Journey
      • At the end of each book club meeting, take a moment to celebrate your reading journey and the connections you’ve formed through literature.
        • Reflect on what you’ve learned, share your excitement for the next book, and express gratitude for the time spent together exploring the world of books and ideas.

Whether you’re embarking on a literary adventure out on the town or getting cozy together with a good book, these Valentine’s Day date ideas are sure to create memorable memories. May you and your Valentine have a lovely romantic celebration this Valentine’s Day!

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Mar 03 2023
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Avowed

The ring on my index finger glints in the
moonglow of the evening;

I use my eyes to trace
the invisible path blood travels,
from finger to heart

(beneath layers of skin,)

where the heartline tethers itself to the aorta.

Symbolic as much as physical,
the silver band stretches past the
indulgence of Time—

It shines as if to say,

“Until death do us part,
isn’t a life lived long enough
to be your bride.”

It is a vow falling short.

Dim as a lighthouse keeper grown feeble,
forgetful and careless in a storm.

(There is no song in that sentence nor dance in the words.)

As this silver circle continues to eat itself,
a ravenous ouroboros around
my left digit,

I will continually go on loving you.

Past body
and
bones
and
sinew:

In this world and the next world,

I’ll forever say, “I do.”



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Feb 13 2023
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Romance is Calling…..

In the mood to swoon? Then read this!

  1. Couplets: A Love Story by Maggie Millner
  2. The Fair Botanists by Sara Sheridan
  3. I Always Think It’s Forever: A Love Story Set in Paris as Told by an Unreliable but Earnest Narrator by Timothy Goodman (Author, Illustrator)
  4. The Vermilion Emporium by Jamie Pacton
  5. Revelle by Lyssa Mia Smith
  6. Isha, Unscripted by Sajni Patel
  7. Eternally Yours by Patrice Caldwell (Editor), et al.
  8. The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar
  9. Each Night Was Illuminated by Jodi Lynn Anderson
  10. As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh
  11. Jo & Laurie by Margaret Stohl, Melissa de la Cruz
  12. The Feeling of Falling in Love by Mason Deaver
  13. Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne
  14. The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen by Isaac Blum
  15. Weaver by Tish Thawer
  16. Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson
  17. The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie by Rachel Linden
  18. Sophie Go’s Lonely Hearts Club by Roselle Lim
  19. Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater
  20. Youngblood by Sasha Laurens
  21. Jester by Brielle D. Porter
  22. You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thao
  23. Blame It on the Brontes by Annie Sereno
  24. The Dream Runners by Shveta Thakrar
  25. The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Romero
Bonus

Rating: 1 out of 5.

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Feb 13 2023
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Date Ideas for Booksmart Lovebirds

With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, here are some last minute romantic ideas for you and your sweetheart.

  • Order your favorite take-out. Light candles. Grab a book that is meaningful to you and your partner. Consider having classical music playing in the background. Then, once you are both comfortable, take turns reading out loud to each other.
  • Check out special Valentine’s Day events at local libraries and bookstores. Sometimes get-togethers are hosted during holidays and authors are asked to do public readings. Make a date night out of it by going to an event that sounds fun to the both of you.
  • Go on a bookstore haul together. Take turns timing each other in the clearance section (like a 1 minute timer). However how many books your partner can carry within that time frame, you’ll buy them for their Valentine’s gift. They will then return the favor during your turn, etc.
  • Stay indoors for a movie marathon. The catch? Make the film list catered to your joint love of books in some way. For example, movies to book adaptations, movies about authors, or movies that are modern Shakespeare adaptations.
  • Purchase a new cookbook together that you have both been eyeing. It can even be a fandom based cookbook! Take it home for Valentine’s Day and prepare a three course meal from that cookbook. Go all out by cooking together.
  • Consider a literary pub crawl. It’s a bar hopping event where you both either join a literary bar tour or go on your own. If on your own, pick pubs that have some historical significance and order drinks your favorite authors would have enjoyed.
  • Visit a famous author’s home turned museum. Depending on where you live, you and your partner may have some cool options to visit. Take a tour then grab a bite to eat afterwards.
  • What is your partner’s favorite novel or play? Plan a scavenger hunt themed around that specific work for your valentine. Have the clues relate to memories you both have also made together. After running around town, your partner’s reward can be their Valentine’s Day surprise.
  • Pack a gourmet picnic dinner. A telescope set. Blankets. Pillows. Pick out an appropriate audiobook for the occasion then head outdoors for the night. You’re going on a stargazing while listening to your newest audiobook together.
  • Book a ticket for any latest theater productions that might strike you and your partner’s fancy. Maybe you’ll catch a musical rendition of Romeo and Juliet or an Agatha Christie play? Either way, it would be a romantic date as much as a fun distraction for the night.

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Jan 30 2023
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Romance Films for Wordsmiths

Because I am feeling under-the-weather (sore throat and sniffles), I give you all another movie list. This time the theme is romance films for us wordsmiths. Happy viewing to you all!

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Love Notes of Note

Prepare to swoon.

Oscar Wilde in a letter to Lord Alfred Douglas

My own Darling Boy,
I got your telegram half an hour ago, and just send a line to say that I feel that my only hope of again doing beautiful work in art is being with you. It was not so in the old days, but now it is different, and you can really recreate in me that energy and sense of joyous power on which art depends.
Everyone is furious with me for going back to you, but they don’t understand us. I feel that it is only with you that I can do anything at all. Do remake my ruined life for me, and then our friendship and love will have a different meaning to the world.
I wish that when we met at Rouen we had not parted at all. There are such wide abysses now of space and land between us. But we love each other.
Goodnight, dear. Ever yours,
Oscar

John Keats’s love letter to Fanny Brawne

My dearest Girl,

This moment I have set myself to copy some verses out fair. I cannot proceed with any degree of content. I must write you a line or two and see if that will assist in dismissing you from my Mind for ever so short a time. Upon my Soul I can think of nothing else — The time is passed when I had power to advise and warn you against the unpromising morning of my Life — My love has made me selfish. I cannot exist without you — I am forgetful of every thing but seeing you again — my Life seems to stop there — I see no further. You have absorb’d me. I have a sensation at the present moment as though I was dissolving—I should be exquisitely miserable without the hope of soon seeing you. I should be afraid to separate myself far from you. My sweet Fanny, will your heart never change? My love, will it? I have no limit now to my love — Your note came in just here — I cannot be happier away from you — ’T is richer than an Argosy of Pearles. Do not threat me even in jest. I have been astonished that Men could die Martyrs for religion — I have shudder’d at it — I shudder no more. I could be martyr’d for my Religion — Love is my religion — I could die for that — I could die for you. My Creed is Love and you are its only tenet — You have ravish’d me away by a Power I cannot resist; and yet I could resist till I saw you; and even since I have seen you I have endeavoured often “to reason against the reasons of my Love.” I can do that no more — the pain would be too great — My Love is selfish. I cannot breathe without you.

Beethoven to his “Immortal Beloved”

Even when I am in bed my thoughts rush to you, my immortal beloved, now and then joyfully, then again sadly, waiting to know whether Fate will hear our prayer — To face life I must liv altogether with you or never see you… Oh God, why must one be separated from her who is so dear. Yet my life in V[ienna] at present is a miserable life — Your love has made me both the happiest and unhappiest of mortals

Vita Sackville-West’s letter to Virginia Woolf

“I am reduced to a thing that wants Virginia. I composed a beautiful letter to you in the sleepless nightmare hours of the night, and it has all gone: I just miss you, in a quite simple desperate human way. You, with all your undumb letters, would never write so elementary a phrase as that; perhaps you wouldn’t even feel it. And yet I believe you’ll be sensible of a little gap. But you’d clothe it in so exquisite a phrase that it should lose a little of its reality. Whereas with me it is quite stark: I miss you even more than I could have believed; and I was prepared to miss you a good deal. So this letter is really just a squeal of pain. It is incredible how essential to me you have become. I suppose you are accustomed to people saying these things. Damn you, spoilt creature; I shan’t make you love me any more by giving myself away like this — But oh my dear, I can’t be clever and stand-offish with you: I love you too much for that. Too truly. You have no idea how stand-offish I can be with people I don’t love. I have brought it to a fine art. But you have broken down my defenses. And I don’t really resent it.”

First Lady Abigail Adams to President John Adams

December 23, 1782

My Dearest Friend,

…should I draw you the picture of my heart it would be what I hope you would still love though it contained nothing new. The early possession you obtained there, and the absolute power you have obtained over it, leaves not the smallest space unoccupied.

I look back to the early days of our acquaintance and friendship as to the days of love and innocence, and, with an indescribable pleasure, I have seen near a score of years roll over our heads with an affection heightened and improved by time, nor have the dreary years of absence in the smallest degree effaced from my mind the image of the dear untitled man to whom I gave my heart.

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