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I think its safe to say that when someone mentions romantic places, dates or situations we have an image that pops into our head. Sometimes its an image from history, other times from a movie we’ve seen, and then there are those memories of an experience that was romantic to you–something highly personal.
I’ve always loved the idea of a picnic under some trees in the park. I have never actually had a picnic romantic or otherwise where I was seated on even ground and not invaded by ants. Though I did have a very romantic picnic with my husband one time in London sitting next to the Thames in the sun and the romantic part came from being with him. We didn’t have the picnic blanket I own or the really cute picnic basket I purchased with wineglasses and corkscrew but it was just right. We sat there eating our Cornish pasties (not picnic food!) and had a very quiet romantic moment in the middle of the craziness of London.
I’m just back from Venice and it is a city full of romantic images and I have to say that it lived up to its billing. There are busy parts that weren’t as I’d expected but there are many alleyways, many bridges over canals and lots of places to stop and have a quick kiss.
What’s your idea of romance and how has reality lived up to it? Was it like my picnic that wasn’t picture perfect or more like Venice?
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Filed in: Jaunty Post,Katherine Garbera
Jul 30th
2012
7:22 am
Shana Said:
My idea of romance is always long walks on the beach and dining al fresco, but I forget how hot and sandy the beach is and that bugs swarm you when you’re sitting outside. It’s rare to get that perfect setting.
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Jul 31st
2012
1:20 am
Katherine Garbera Said:
Shana–that is so true. I have eaten more than one “sand”wich at the beach.
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Jul 30th
2012
8:18 am
Kirsten Said:
Oh a picnic in London does sound nice. My idea of romance is visiting a beautiful city and walking along it’s streets holding hands. Never had such a day but a girl can dream
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Jul 31st
2012
1:21 am
Katherine Garbera Said:
Kirsten; Its those quiet moments that mean the most to us.
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Jul 30th
2012
8:28 am
Linda Scarchuk Said:
Romance…I always couples I know who are getting married to not forget the romance; it doesn’t take that much effort. Although with busy schedules we all have to make sure we make time for it. A quick getaway to a favorite place, going out on a Sunday afternoon for a drink and an appetizer for some time alone. Would love to win your book! Lsscarchuk@att.net
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Jul 31st
2012
1:22 am
Katherine Garbera Said:
Linda–great advice. I find that its so easy to get caught up in routines that you forget why you married your partner if you aren’t careful.
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Jul 30th
2012
9:00 am
ellie Said:
Taking time for a lovely walk in the mountains or a walk along the shore. walking with someone precious is always meaningful and special.
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Jul 31st
2012
1:24 am
Katherine Garbera Said:
Ellie–my husband is more a mountain man than beach guy so he’s favorite way places to walk together are in the mountains. I have some really found memories of the Great Smoky Mntns with him.
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Jul 30th
2012
10:01 am
Kathleen O Said:
My idea of romance is those that are spontaneous moments you just come upon… Maybe it is that bridge that you are walking over and you stop to look over a river and you turn and you have that moment…
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Jul 31st
2012
1:25 am
Katherine Garbera Said:
Kathleen; Spontaneity is the best. I think men sometimes think we want them to be spontaneous in a big way when its really those little things that we cherish.
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Jul 30th
2012
10:50 am
Joanne P Said:
As Kathleen stated, it’s those unexpected moments. Walking along a landscaped path when for no reason he felt the need to touch you (hand hold, arm around you, etc.); getting home to find dinner made or the house cleaned. Offering to do something for you without having to ask for ‘it’ to be done.
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Jul 31st
2012
1:25 am
Katherine Garbera Said:
Joanne: you are so right. Its nice just to have something done for you that is unexpected.
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Jul 30th
2012
10:56 am
Nancy Robards Thompson Said:
I love this post, Kathy! The images you painted were so romantic! My hubby and I had one of those surprise romantic evenings not so long. He was searching for something very mundane on the iPad – so mundane, in fact, I cant even remember what it was – and he stumbled across a website of modern poetry. He ended up reading the poetry to me. It was one of the most unexpectedly romantic moments I’ve ever had – just him, me and the iPad. Oh, and some great poetry, too!
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Jul 31st
2012
1:27 am
Katherine Garbera Said:
Nancy–that sounds so perfect. Rob has a great voice and reading your post reminds me of how often I enjoy listening to him read me something he’s found on the web. Can’t wait to see you in a week, N!!!!
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Jul 30th
2012
11:36 am
Fedora Said:
How lovely, Kathy! I think I tend to think of romance as the fine dining, just the two of you, unscheduled hours where you can simply indulge in the shared time together… but sometimes it’s really just the being considerate of the other, making sure the other person’s needs are met, whether it’s letting the other person sleep in or making sure there’s gas in the car
Love your photos! Glad you had such a lovely time!
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Jul 31st
2012
1:27 am
Katherine Garbera Said:
Fedora; I love it when I find my hubby has filled my car up with gas. That is the romance of the everyday. We had a great trip, glad you liked the photos!
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Jul 30th
2012
11:38 am
catslady Said:
Oh, sounded like a lovely trip. I think you got it right about it being with the one you love that could make anywhere romantic. I think being anywhere new to us is very romantic and sometimes it’s a familiar, favorite place. When we were younger, we use to have picnics in our living room. We’d put down a blanket, have simple things like, cheese, bread, fruit, desserts and wine. hmmmm it’s something we haven’t done in a very long time…
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Jul 31st
2012
1:29 am
Katherine Garbera Said:
catslady; Being someplace new and discovering it together is so much fun. Sometimes for us the romance comes from being lost and then laughing at ourselves when we figure out where we went wrong.
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Jul 30th
2012
11:41 am
Adelina Magana Said:
When your married with 2 kids and live a military lifestyle where your husband is always gone you cherish the little things in life! My favorite part of the day is when the kids are in bed and my husband and I are snuggled in bed holding each other. Romance to me is seeing my husbands face holding me telling me how much he loves me! holding on to that memory for the next time he’s gone.
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Jul 31st
2012
1:30 am
Katherine Garbera Said:
Adelina; I bet it is hard being a military wife. I think I’d cherish every second I had my spouse home if I knew that he was risking his life when he went to work. I don’t mean that I don’t cherish them but it would be more keen if he risked his life every day.
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Jul 30th
2012
2:51 pm
bn100 Said:
I think it’s being able to spend time together and just enjoy each other.
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Jul 31st
2012
1:30 am
Katherine Garbera Said:
bn100–there is something to be said for remembering why you love the person you are spending your life with.
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Jul 30th
2012
3:44 pm
Connie Fischer Said:
After nearly 46 years years of marriage to my best friend, I think it’s the little things that still make my blood race. I love to watch his hands as he does daily things. Just the sexy look of him as he walks and the way he smiles thrills me. He and I love to share our own private jokes. Even though we’re both retired and home together all day, we never get on each other’s nerves. We do lots of things together like hiking, shopping, trips to our favorite bookstore or library. We enjoy the same DVDs and being together quietly reading is so very comforting. I love my guy and hope to have him for many more years to come.
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Jul 31st
2012
1:31 am
Katherine Garbera Said:
Connie–congrats on 46 years of marriage. Sounds like you are living your happily-ever-after! I hope that Rob and I have at least 46 years together.
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Jul 31st
2012
1:33 am
Katherine Garbera Said:
Joanne P is my randomly chosen winner. Joanne–please contact through my website with your snail mail address. http://www.katherinegarbera.com
There’s a contest at my website too if you didn’t win today. Happy reading!
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