DEAR LORENA (By Lorena Johnson, syndicated in the Bellcius Herald, and on the Journal network)
Hello again, fair readers! So good to write to you all again. The season of Amicus is upon us once more, which means that it is time for lovers to shower one another with present and flowers in an expression of love. Oh, I remember my days as a young lass quite well indeed!
I must confess to being rather distressed by the reports I hear of bedroom behavior between unmarried youths on a certain airship, which shall remain nameless. Not that I would have expected anything better from a bunch of actors. Humph.
Today's letter is, therefore, rather topical:
Dear Lorena,
I have a question for you about gift-giving at Amicus. I just found out a few months ago that someone that I've liked for a very long time likes me back, and we're still getting used to the idea of admitting to being in love. We're still in that giddy phase where the other person is almost all that you need, and the rest of the world fades in importance.
What would be a good gift to give a flame that's just been kindled after having been only a glowing coal for so long? I don't think they're expecting anything for Amicus, and I would like to surprise them.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Best regards,
"Steadfast"
My goodness, how very charming of you! Flowers are, of course, traditional, and they are quite a flexible gift as well! You can say so many things with flowers...which, of course, means that you can easily wind up saying the wrong thing and embarassing yourself. I recommend consulting a florist, since the advice I can give is limited without knowing your full situation. If you are just now beginning courtship, though, as it sounds from your letter, a red carnations are always a good choice, or perhaps an ambrosia if there's any doubt in your partner's mind about how you feel!
It may be a good idea to include an Easter Lily or a White Lily in with it as well, to ensure that your partner does not get the wrong idea about your intentions. After all, I'm sure you want to go through proper courtship and marriage before going anywhere near the sort of heathenous behavior that so many young men and women leap to!
As always, you can send me your questions by mail at the following address:
Dear Lorena
c/o the Bellcius Herald
PO Box 506
Bellcius, Ivona, 61858
We now also accept questions by journal!
I must confess to being rather distressed by the reports I hear of bedroom behavior between unmarried youths on a certain airship, which shall remain nameless. Not that I would have expected anything better from a bunch of actors. Humph.
Today's letter is, therefore, rather topical:
Dear Lorena,
I have a question for you about gift-giving at Amicus. I just found out a few months ago that someone that I've liked for a very long time likes me back, and we're still getting used to the idea of admitting to being in love. We're still in that giddy phase where the other person is almost all that you need, and the rest of the world fades in importance.
What would be a good gift to give a flame that's just been kindled after having been only a glowing coal for so long? I don't think they're expecting anything for Amicus, and I would like to surprise them.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Best regards,
"Steadfast"
My goodness, how very charming of you! Flowers are, of course, traditional, and they are quite a flexible gift as well! You can say so many things with flowers...which, of course, means that you can easily wind up saying the wrong thing and embarassing yourself. I recommend consulting a florist, since the advice I can give is limited without knowing your full situation. If you are just now beginning courtship, though, as it sounds from your letter, a red carnations are always a good choice, or perhaps an ambrosia if there's any doubt in your partner's mind about how you feel!
It may be a good idea to include an Easter Lily or a White Lily in with it as well, to ensure that your partner does not get the wrong idea about your intentions. After all, I'm sure you want to go through proper courtship and marriage before going anywhere near the sort of heathenous behavior that so many young men and women leap to!
As always, you can send me your questions by mail at the following address:
Dear Lorena
c/o the Bellcius Herald
PO Box 506
Bellcius, Ivona, 61858
We now also accept questions by journal!