Does February 14th belong only to couples, flirts and clandestine lovers who melt in each other's arms? Should everyone else just stay in bed?

Certainly not. Valentine's Day celebrates the bonds between human beings, affection for people close to us and people who care about us. For couples, we have proms, weddings, anniversaries, and frankly, any day of the year. But when do we celebrate friendship if not on Valentine's Day?

Tomorrow, don't worry about red roses and declarations of love--send someone a white carnation.

Alessandra M. Galloni '95 is a beat reporter for The Crimson. We asked her to write because she's sweet.

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Molly B. Confer

February 14, 1978 (kindergarten)

Dear Diary,

Today was the afternoon kindergarten's Valentine Exchange. Made a fashionably late appearance in the multi-purpose room; all the movers and shakers were there.

Jennifer was wearing Oshkosh B'gosh overalls to die for. Michael had too much punch and was acting silly. Boys are yucky.

February 14, 1981 (third grade)

Dear Diary,

Today was our homeroom Valentine's party--black tie, of course. Katie's mother brought elegant pink-frosted cupcakes which were sublime.

At recess, I was chatting with Joey under the jungle gym when he asked me, "Molly, would you go with me?"

Go with him? Where?