Lip Service

What is a kiss?


Yes, we're all familiar with the dreaded aunt from our childhood who would plant a smacker that would leave whisker burns from her hairy upper lip, along with a hideous lipstick stain that was as permanent as a tattoo...oh the nightmares!


I'm talking about The Kiss--the first time your lips touched another's and the magic that you'd read about in fairy tales swirls around you like star dust...The Kiss may be your very first shared with your very first love. Or, like many of us, it might seems like you've been tortured by every single bad kisser on the planet (in a moment of desperation, you even tried kissing a frog, but that secret will stay between you and me). And then there's the night when one more second alone will have you dialing the last jackass you dated, so you grab your keys and drive. Maybe you'll catch a movie...have a coffee...it doesn't matter. You park the car and start walking, not paying a bit of attention when a restaurant door opens and almost hits you in the face. And just as you open your mouth to spew words that would make your mother faint, an absolutely horrified man apologizes profusely, takes you by the arm to sit with you on the nearest bench to make sure you're not hurt... and you're speechless. Its him. The one you've waited years for...You and he spend the evening strolling through town, telling each other goofy stories about your childhood until it gets late and he walks you to your car. He hesitates...and then it happens...the most perfect lips gently touch yours and the years of waiting melt away with your heart.


It's Valentine's Day--Cupid's one chance to aim his arrows in a love-struck stupor. And if you're lucky enough to be Love's bull's eye and find yourself gazing into the eyes meant only for you, indulge in the magic of The Kiss.


May each of you find the precious love you deserve...and celebrate each day with a special thanks for Cupid's Day of Crazy Love.


Oh, and ladies...just a gentle reminder: fight the urge to devour an entire box of chocolates. Your skinny jeans will thank you!