Today I took the good old Webster’s Dictionary down from the bookshelf,
dusted it off and opened up the musty pages.
dusted it off and opened up the musty pages.
I was curious to read the official definition of
romance and I found a variety of fancy words.
Webster says romance is to court or woo, to treat with chivalry
or make overtures to…
Perhaps a bit over the top but sounds good ...
Webster's take on being Romantic - the words were
fanciful, impractical, love affair
Now you must think I walk around with
my head in the clouds,
my head in the clouds,
but I’m actually a firm believer in being practical
(within reason of course)
My favorite Webster’s definition of romance -
a style of living!
Now that's more like it.
“We find rest in those we love, and we provide a
resting place for those who love us”
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
Don't you agree this quote is beautiful and oh so true,
Put a Little Ooh La La in Your Life!
Mimi Bleu
33 comments:
Yes, a beautiful quote and incredibly beautiful roses!!!
:) T
p.s. I booked the Britannique for our Paris trip...I just thought it seemed so charming...have you heard good things about it? THANK YOU again for all of your generous help!!!!!!!!! You're a sweetheart!
Bonjour Madame Mimi,
I agree this quote is beautiful. I hope I am a resting place for my loved ones, and romance is a style of living. I love how you put it, not just walking around with our heads in the clouds. You are an inspiration.
We can't wait for our trip back to Paris in May and are so excited to see you two lovebirds again. We'll talk soon.
Lots of love,
Tina
Bonjour ma chére Mimi,
Thank you for the beautiful pictures of roses from Paris!
Have a very nice evening
Bisous du coeur
Fleurette
Beautiful roses and words.
Good evening,
Cecilia
I love it!
romance~a style of living~
how perfect...and yes I agree..your last quote is beautiful and so so true...a lovely thought!
Thanks for sharing....
Jeanne :)
I have such a crush on sweetheart roses! beautiful quotes too!
Oh I love this post!!! I love looking up words in the dictionary, it is so fun to see what the official definitions are! How perfect to look up romance, and I do so love that quote by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux....so very true. I posted a small Valentine's Day post today and I thought of you! You are the Queen of all things romantic... ♥
xoxoxo
Rachel
oooh la la... those flowers are GORGEOUS!!!
Such a fun post. Those flowers are gorgeous! ~ Angela
Aloha, Oh STYLE OF LIVING, YES, YES,YES!!!
roses mmmmm, lovely
good post, thanks for sharing
Brandi
I agree the quote is lovely and the pictures are beautiful too.
Kate xx
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A delightful quote and armfuls of roses
Methinks that romance is in the air !! XXXX
Dear Mimi!-)***
I like you style in you post and in you life...!-)
Those roses are SO hoopless romantic and really nice!
Thank you for sharing about you thougts!
With much Love,
***Violetta***
Romance - a style of living! I like that!!! And gorgeous roses! Love your posts!
xoxo, Kristin
Yes, I agree! Romance is a lifestyle and you are definitely living a beautiful one.
But, so am I because I have the love of my life still beside me after 35 years of marriage!
I have really enjoyed your post.
Happy Romance Week.
Sissie
I just gave you a award. Hope you have a good day tomorrow. Gros bisous, vient me dire Bonjour quand tu peux!
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Bonjour Mimi~
What a great question! Most people have a different concept to the meaning, my belief is that it is indeed a style of living. It needs to be present each day ~ in our actions, the way we look at each other, feeling it's presence. I admire couples that are more in love after 50 years of marriage than they were on their wedding day.
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux defined it well!
Thank you for your kind comments. You are a doll!!
xoxo, B
the 'style of living' is so apropos and really to live beautifully, thoughtfully, and to work hard at what you enjoy-perfect Romance!
Oh I do it's just lovely, I love the last definition of romance too.
xoxo
Fantastic roses!
Don't miss my Valentine's Day Giveaway, tomorrow on Sweet as a Candy :-)
Hugs
Bonjour Mimi, Beautiful post and I love the quotes. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving such a sweet and encouraging message. I greatly appreciate it.
Have a wonderful weekend,
xx, Michelle
Mimi ma belle,
If everyone had your attitude, there would be less divorce, less war and a larger portion of the world would be bright! Thank you for this inspiring word....have yourself a ROMANTIC and lovely weekend! Bisous, Anita
Romance for me personally celebrates, among other wonderful things, 'all that is light, and oh so lovely; all that is 'almost too beautiful for words'!.., As always, your post is masterfully written and artfully composed my dear lady!..,
Such inspiration for all of us to aspire to live the beautiful life with panache!..,
*[As an aside, reference your 'topic du jour', somewhere I remember reading that apparently the origins of the word "romantic" , parse down into two components.~ The first being,"rom-" originally referring actually to,"Rome".~ Then the second syllable, "-antic", originally referring to "antique", or more accurately perhaps with regard to origins of words,(not their current meanings)..,
..,'antiqua" or "antiquity".., It had originally therefore meant, "looking back to days of old", to Rome, to antiquity, with a longing, a nostaligic look and glance backword..,
..,Now we come full circle to the present day meaning with a "romantic notion" or thought , love and admiration for the past, for beauty and loveliness of days of old!.., Plus of course, all the current fascinating and lovely definitions you have so beautifully listed!]..,
Just a bit of trivia to add to the conversation my dear; sorry this was was so long, (yet I must say that I also prefer the last defintion the most as well)!..,
Thanks ever so much for your visit and kind words of support and helpful suggestions. It really helped , and between you and Cheri, I do believe the difficulty is resolved!
Cheers hugs and blessings!..,
Have a marvelous and "romantic" Valentines day in Paris with your sweetie my friend!..,
Warmest regards from Wanda Lee @ The Plumed Pen
Hello Mimi,
What a beautiful quote!! Wish you a happy Valentine's day!
groetjes van Madelief
What gorgeous roses. I can almost smell them.
Happy Valentine's Day.
Sam
Hoping you have the best Valentine's Day ever! Thanks for posting and asking everyone about their love stories. I had the best time reading them all, so much romance out there. Enjoy the day of romance in a city that is filled with romance!
Kate
Beautiful quote ( i agree) and beautiful "Bouquet "! have a nice evening Catherine
Hello M~
Love those rose photographs! I am such a sucker for roses.You could talk about anything and put beautiful roses in the mix and you have just lured me in:) Luckily it was a double pleasure to read the beautiful quote about love and see those beauties!
Thanks for more loveliness, as usual.
I hope you are enjoying the prelude to Valentines day!
XoXo
Gail
so true, so lovely,
like an expolsion of candy colored roses...
Karen
Hello and what a beautiful post, lovely roses and sweet words! Thank you for stopping by my post today.
My grandbaby is more beautiful every day. Jabbering away and starting to take steps.....look out
Hugs,
jackie
THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY! LOVE ALL YOUR BLOG AND LOOKING FORWAD TO BLOGGING WITH YOU
Oh, Mimi, those roses! How we all long for those beautiful velvet-kissed petals! And, I LOVE Webster's definition for ROMANCE: A style of living! I couldn't agree more! How would you say long live romance in French? Viva .... ?
Beautiful roses. Thanks for reminding us the meanings of romance.
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