Tuesday, February 14, 2012
A single 19th century author has captured their hearts.
Sure the dark, tumultuous love affair of Bella and Edward/Jacob has been the literary love of late making readers everywhere swoon. But the Twilight Saga is hardly the first love story to capture the minds and hearts of readers. Patch asked two of Wayland's thoroughly book-connected individuals to weigh in on their favorite literary lovers. As it turns out, a single 19th century author penned the love stories that top the list for both Wayland Public Library Director Ann Knight and Wayland resident Juliette Fay, author of Shelter Me and Deep Down True. Juliette Fay Favorite Couple: Anne Elliot and Captain Frederick Wentworth in Jane Austen's Persuasion One of my very favorite literary romantic pairs is Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth of …
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Trinitarian Congregational Church Associate Pastor Lou Soiles says he's learned a lot throughout his three decades of marriage.
Valentine's Day is nearly here and that means now, perhaps more than any other time of year, couples everywhere have love and marriage on their minds. But Lou Soiles, associate pastor at Wayland's Trinitarian Congregational Church, said one of the biggest problems with marriage these days is that people don't have it on their minds enough. “You can’t take your health for granted," Soiles said. "You can’t take your marriage for granted." This August, Soiles and his wife, Leslie, will celebrate their 30th anniversary. “We have been working on our marriage for 30 years,” he said. When he married Leslie, he said, he was under the impression that "things were going to be smooth and easy.” “It has been great, but it hasn’t been smooth," Soiles …
Friday, February 10, 2012
Love is the theme for this weekend's events in and near Acton, Sudbury, Wayland and Weston.
The Date Night Challenge When/Where: Saturday from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at Trinitarian Congregational Church, 53 Cochituate Road, Wayland. Why Go: This is the first year for TCC to host this webinar event, but 92 percent of participants nationally in last year's event said they felt their marriage satisfaction increased with the challenge. If that isn't encouragement enough, appetizers, dessert and an opportunity to spend time with you significant other are all part of the deal. Price: Free Be My Valentine When/Where: Sunday from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at Weston Community Center, 20 Alphabet Ln, Weston. Why Go: Valentine's inevitably mean glitter and glitter is a pain to clean up at your own house. So bring the kids to this Valentine's-themed event…
Thursday, February 9, 2012
These girls brought flowers to local rehabilitation patients.
The girls of Wayland Troop 73159 brought smiles, flowers and Valentine's cheer to patients at the Wayland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The troop members are all 5th-graders at either Happy Hollow School or Claypit Hill School. Thanks to Alexia Obar for submitting these photos.
Have gifts to buy but don't like the mall? Our guide should help you find a gift that counts while staying nearby.
It’s the thought that counts, they say. But on Valentine’s Day, the gift counts too. Our gift guide should help you make sure your gift really does count. An added bonus: It will keep you out of the mall and shopping locally as you search for the perfect way to express how you feel. And while we've broken our suggestions into categories, you'll find there's plenty of crossover--flowers and chocolate aren't just for the ladies, you know. Flowers: In Weston, Leiby’s Garden Shop offers the traditional dozen roses and many other holiday arrangements and also newer customer favorites like orchid plants. My PassionFlower in Sudbury offers elegant floral arrangements and Vanash Florals & Events in Acton carries an array of long-lasting fresh …
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
You don't have to break the bank to show your special someone how much you love them.
- VALENTINE'S DAY GUIDE
- Robert Fucci
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Do you have a favorite photo of the two of you on a special vacation or during the holidays? Then why not take advantage of it? It's easier and cheaper than you think to add a photo to something as simple as a coffee mug or keychain or crystal. And your significant other can take it to work and boast just how loved they are. Like the idea? Then check out giftsforyou.com. Don't like doing laundry? Or vacuuming? Well Valentine's Day is a great day to surprise your special someone by doing it for him or her. Get a start on the chore while they are away to really surprise them. The Oscars are right around the corner. So why not make a romantic night out of renting a movie while enjoying chocolate-covered strawberries with a bottle of sparkling…
Monday, February 6, 2012
Crib our gift list, and add your suggestions.
- VALENTINE'S DAY GUIDE
- Abby Jordan
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Monday, February 6, 2012
Two years ago, a dear friend sought my advice on what to get his girlfriend for Valentine's Day. His idea? A lamp. Because nothing says I love you quite like a lamp.... Don't get me wrong — I'm all about practical gifts. But when it comes to Valentine's Day, I believe sentiments or surprises should come from the heart, and be about the person you love, not about fulfuling their lighting needs. After a little bit of coaching, my friend settled on a necklace from a local artist. His girlfriend loved the gift, not only because it was pretty, but because it would remind her of him throughout the day, even when they were apart. Remember too, Valentine's Day doesn't have to be about spending a lot of (or any) money. The way to a loved one's …
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Valentine's Day is approaching, and we're compiling a list of love songs.
- VALENTINE'S DAY GUIDE
- Abby Jordan
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Sunday, February 5, 2012
It's Valentine's Day, and love is in the air... on the radio, in the coffee shops and maybe on your iPod. You know there's that one song that melts your heart every time you hear it. For me, it's "Over the Rainbow," sung by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. I don't know what it is, but that song makes stop in my tracks whenever those first notes are played. A colleague of mine and I came up with this list of classic love songs: Is your favorite on our short list? If not, share it in the comments section below.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
This Valentine's Day, we're searching for the couples in our towns who've been married the longest.
- VALENTINE'S DAY GUIDE
- Abby Jordan
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Saturday, February 4, 2012
In honor of Valentine's Day, which is just 10 days away, Patch is searching for the couples in our towns who've been married the longest. Do you know such a pair? We'd love the help in tracking them down. Please leave a comment below on who the couple is, or send their names and contact info to abby@patch.com. Include in your email what town the couple lives in. Stay tuned — we could feature your suggested couple in an upcoming Valentine's Day post! (We'd also be happy to read any comments/advice on marriage-longevity....)
Jonathan
11:11 am on Tuesday, February 14, 2012
I enjoy books that completely captivate my thoughts and don't allow me to escape until the last sentence -- only then leaving me to wonder what happens next. Love in the Time of Cholera by Nobel laureate Gabrial Garcia Marquez is one such novel. It beautifully tells the story of the love found, love lost and love enduring of Florentino Ariza for Fermina Daza. Florentino is completely consumed by … more ›