Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 15, 2019
12min296
“Would you do me the honor of letting me be your Mayor?”
Tag: Valentine’s Day
Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 15, 2019
Drew WilsonFebruary 14, 2019
6min262
Fewer people are celebrating, but those who are will spend a pretty penny.
Drew WilsonFebruary 13, 2018
3min233
A National Retail Federation survey estimates consumers will spend $19.6 billion pampering their loved ones with Valentine’s Day gifts this year, putting it just a hair behind the all-time record of $19.7 billion set in 2016. The 2018 forecast estimates 55 percent of Americans will shell out some cash on gifts this year, with the […]
Terry RoenFebruary 13, 20173min289
Valentine’s Day spending is expected to be a little less sweet this year, dipping for the first time in a decade, according to an annual consumer survey. Consumers plan to keep their budgets in check as they spend $10 less on gifts. Also, fewer people say they will celebrate the holiday this year. “The slight decrease […]
Diane RobertsFebruary 15, 20165min237
Sunday was Valentine’s Day. And what did those sweethearts in the Legislature give to the ladies of Florida? A swift kick in the ovaries. Rep. Charles Van Zant’s HB 865 would shut down all abortion clinics, urge the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, and make abortion a felony. Zygotes are citizens, too. […]
Phil AmmannFebruary 14, 20164min293
Valentine’s Day is a day of romance, and Americans United for Change is sending a love letter to their friends in the GOP. Tongue-in-cheek that is. In a new email, the progressive advocacy group, fronted by Democratic operative Brad Woodhouse, issued its Republican Party Valentine’s Day cards. “Having trouble expressing yourself to that special someone in […]
Guest AuthorFebruary 11, 20169min270
Driving my sons from one activity to another, if I turn off the radio and they put down their phones, is a great opportunity to talk about life. Recently, my youngest mentioned his friend Dave was in trouble because “Dave told Whitney he liked her, but he also likes Alice and wants to date Alice […]
Phil AmmannFebruary 10, 2015
2min109
Ridesharing tech service Uber knows one secret of a good romance (or a really fun one-night-stand): paying complete attention to the one you are with, not spending it behind the wheel. For Valentine’s Day, coming this Saturday, Uber sent out an email giving users a chance for a romantic weekend, highlighted by a special night […]
Phil AmmannFebruary 10, 20152min135
Ridesharing tech service Uber knows one secret of a good romance (or a really fun one-night-stand): paying complete attention to the one you are with, not spending it behind the wheel. For Valentine’s Day, coming this Saturday, Uber sent out an email giving users a chance for a romantic weekend, highlighted by a special night […]