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Reach out to loved ones on this Valentine’s Day and let them know how grateful you are for the role they play in your life. Ekaterina Shakharova/Shutterstock
Of all the special days on our calendar, surely Valentine’s Day is the strangest.
Unlike occasions such as Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Martin Luther King Day, or even Christmas and New Year’s Day, Valentine’s Day isn’t an official national holiday.
Jeff Minick has four children and a passel of grandkids. He has written two novels, “Amanda Bell” and “Dust on Their Wings,” as well as “Learning as I Go” and “Movies Make the Man.” You’ll find more of his writing at JeffMinick.substack.com.