It was 1990, I was a student at Blaine Hair School. At break time I was usually found outside dodging smoke since I was the only one from my circle of friends who didn't smoke.  On this particular day, Chris came to visit Linda, which was pretty typical, but this time he brought a friend. And there he stood in his bright red CB ski coat, tall, dark eyes, dark hair, tall, and did I mention tall?! Chris brought him over and introduced us, I fell for him instantly. Eddie, brought me mac 'n cheese for lunch the next day and that was the beginning of our four-year relationship. He was charming and…

My husband and I met through a video dating club, "Great Expectations" in Dallas, TX in 1989.  We had both relocated to Dallas about the same time.  For over a year we lived less than 1/2 a mile apart, shopped at the same grocery store, used the same dry cleaners, ate at the same Chinese restaurant, but never once met.  I had joined the club as kind of a joke, but he joined because he travelled so much for work, he never had a chance to meet anyone.  By coincidence, I ended up going out with one of his sales guys and had a so-so time.  About our date, he told my husband, "She wasn't for me, …

While many people view Feb. 14 as a special day to showcase our love for one another, others believe it's a scam upheld by Hallmark. What are your thoughts?

Less than a week and counting, and you're still not prepared. Don't worry! We've got you covered. This week, we'll be giving you all of the local information you need in order to make Valentines Day special for that very special someone. Earlier this week, we gave you a few options for flowers, and some local candy shops. Today we'll give you some options for dinner during the special day, and tomorrow we'll show you where to buy that sparkling piece of jewelry. Here are some dinner options (and dessert options) to consider. Click on the links for more details on the restaurant. LOCO Tapas …

The big day is just over a week away, and you're nowhere near prepared. Don't worry! We've got you covered. This week, we'll be giving you all of the local information you need in order to make Valentines Day special for that very special someone. Today we'll give you a few options for flowers. Tomorrow we'll show you where to get that box of chocolates, and later this week we'll tell you where you can book reservations for Valentine's Day dinner and buy that sparkling piece of jewelry. Here are some local flower shops to consider. Click on the links for more details on the shop. Especially …

With less than two weeks until Valentine's Day, it's time to start thinking about gifts. What do you prefer to get? Chocolates? Sexy underwear? Take our poll.

Seniors at Epoch Assisted Living & Senior Healthcare of Norton gathered earlier today for the Sweetheart Social. They listened and danced to love songs performed by Krisanthi Pappas, jazz, cabaret and pop vocalist. Even Sammi Soo, an 11-year-old shitzu owned by Lorraine Leclerc joined in the festivities. "We are very best friends," Leclerc said. She has been a visitor at Epoch since February of last year. "And Sammi too," she added. "And all these people here are his friends."

The secret to a lasting relationship is a mystery to many people. We think we know what it takes, but sometimes it just seems too hard. Perhaps that is why so many marriages end up in divorce. But luckily, there are still people out there who do know how to keeping a relationship alive and vibrant. Ruth Sweeney, 84, met her husband John on a blind date. The two were brought together by mutual friends, who were brother and sister. They were together 51 years, before John died 10 years ago. “I think the secret to a long marriage is to keep an open line of communication, always,” Sweeney said. …