Be the Love, Show the Love

Happy Valentine's Day (ahem... my um birthday)

Feb 14, 2024

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Create an image resembling the cover of a cheesy romance novel. In an open field under a soft, glowing sunset, capture a woman running toward a horse with open arms, their expressions filled with joy and anticipation. The scene is bathed in soft-focus, enhancing the dreamy, romantic atmosphere. The field is lush and green, dotted with wildflowers, adding to the vibrant yet tender setting. The sky is painted with hues of pink, orange, and purple, contributing to the magical ambiance. Ensure the composition follows a 16:9 aspect ratio to mimic the look of a photograph.

I am, begrudgingly, a romantic person.

It was an unavoidable affliction assigned at birth.

I was born during a record-breaking blizzard in the little Appalachian mountain town of Boone, North Carolina on Valentine’s Day in 1970. We lived in a trailer at the time and I’m told it was so cold that dishes were frozen in the sink that day.

My parents wanted me…

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