Attention, Quaker (and other Friendly Romantics)—Yes! It’s okay to think about Valentine’s Day again.
And so . . . Coming Tomorrow, February (Err, Second Month) 14: this blog will feature a Quaker Valentine Story
Watch This Space . . . . Meantime, here are a few more data from related research
Immediate Revelation, Immediate Mediation
A lovely but worried Jewish woman, who was preparing to marry a handsome Catholic man, was confiding in her maid of honor, who happened to be a Quaker and a trained mediator.
“We’re having a problem, Sue,” said the bride-to-be.
“Traditions are very important to both our families, and this is making choosing a theme song for the wedding a big challenge. Christopher’s brother has a fine operatic voice, and he’s especially noted for singing ‘Ave Maria’. But all my mother can do whenever he mentions this was heave a big sigh and say, ‘Oy vey!’ What will we do?”
Her Friend thought a moment, then her conflict resolution
reflexes clicked in.
“That’s it!” she said. “Let him sing ‘Oy Vey Maria.’”
Geography of the Heart
Teacher: Obadiah, can thee tell us where the Canadian border is?
Obadiah: Sure. He’s walking in the park with my older sister
Rebecca, and mother doesn’t trust his intentions one bit.