Did You know Valentine's Day was first associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. By the 15th century, it had evolved into an occasion in which lovers expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers.
The earliest surviving valentine is a 15th-century rondeau written by Charles, Duke of Orléans to his wife, which commences:
Je suis desja d'amour tanné
Ma tres doulce Valentinée...
At the time, the duke was being held in the Tower of London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt, 1415.
The earliest surviving valentines in English appear to be those in the Paston Letters, written in 1477 by Margery Brewes to her future husband John Paston "my right well-beloved Valentine".
Make sure you stop by the the blog frequently as we will feature the tree every month. Better yet, stop by Rawhide Travel and Tours' office at 6008 West Bell Road and visit our tree in person and make sure you say hi to Ron, Diana and Bonnie. You will be more than welcome.
"Hi again everyone......well, for those of you who came out and supported me last Sunday
February 03 here in Arizona for my 10k (6.2 miles) run, can't thank you enough. I ran
the entire course in 66:24 which averages out to my normal "10 minute mile" pace. And,
not to brag (oh why not), but I was awarded my SECOND MEDAL! Eeeeha. Anyway,
here are some shots taken at the event (photos by Mary Barkley) I thought you might
enjoy. Until next time, remember......never jaywalk in Venice! Har har. Ciao.....
Runner Ron"
Congratulations Ron!!
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