Author: Rita Watson

From fairy tales to Casablanca with its haunting sounds of  “A kiss is just a kiss.  A sigh is just a sigh.  The fundamental rules apply.  As time goes by.” And as time goes by, keep in mind that a kiss, a truly sincere kiss can enrapture and capture a heart. Here are some kissing…

But love is also a magical feeling and a feeling of compassion for others. Here is the week of love, in review.

Too often young couples lack joy.  We live in a world of competition in which we are all over-extended both at work and at home.  For too many people of all ages — we run on stress.  When this happens, joy just seeps out and judgment seeps in. When joy starts slipping away, even something…

When home is a sanctuary, men might find saying, “Can we talk?” is as easy as test driving a car.

Words are powerful as we have come to see.  Our words can help or they can hinder.  Loving words can heal, unkind words can harm. While this initial story is about a child, you will see how easily it folds into the adult story. I remember once that at a local school a little girl…

New research from the Journal of  Happiness studies shows us that gratitude is an attitude more than a feeling.  We can train ourselves to become more grateful people and happiness and love will be our reward. We have seen how words affect decisions in advertising, the law, and politics. Word power is based on research regarding…

No matter how many times I read Judy Ford’s “Every Day Love: the delicate art of  caring for each other” I find another shining jewel. I have often written about forgiveness, but here is an example that is an apology wrapped in love. Viva Editions – Every Day Love Readings and Events “I’m sorry I…

Whether it is a lover, spouse, family member or friend, we so often find ourselves listening to someone who has a need to hear us say, “I have faith in you.”

Have you ever been to a symphony in which you were so close to the performers that you could feel their passion?   Today I was reminded of an Andre Watts piano performance  with an orchestral chorus of sensual woods, lighthearted strings, and melodic feelings that said,  “This is love.” Sitting in the second row, I was dazzled. …

Love is a risk and a delicious joy.  It is also a quiet feeling in our hearts that brings us a certain peace of mind. Sometimes my Twitter account blossoms with loving quotes.  Am happy to share the LOVE  along with The Week of Love.  But first, one of my favorite quotes on love and…