Remembering the tears and torrents of Valentine’s Day memories

Hearts are already beginning to throb with Valentine’s Day a scant two weeks away. That old “Will I have a date on the big day?” ache is vying for time on sleepless nights, according to social media.

Yet, there are times when no is the best answer.

I was just shy of 13 when my then-crush accepted my invitation to a Valentine’s Day Sadie Hawkins Day dance. I wasn’t allowed to date yet, but since my parents knew Billy’s parents, and it was a well-chaperoned event, it was deemed OK.