Susan McKevitt
Content Editor |
February is special in 2012 as it is a leap year. For women, February 29th can also be a very successful day as once every four years they have the 'right' to propose to a man. This tradition goes back hundreds of years when the leap year day had no recognition in English law (the day was 'leapt over' and ignored; hence the term 'leap year'). It was decided that the day had no legal status, meaning that a break in tradition on this day was acceptable. So on this day women can take advantage of this anomaly and propose to the man they wish to marry.
Before leap year day arrives, we have Valentine's Day, a very important date in the calendar for sweethearts and lovers. I wonder how many young ladies will wait to see what transpires in their relationship on February 14th and, if not to their desire, will take the opportunity to avail
themselves of their 'right' on February 29th.
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Since my arrival in this country over thirty-five years ago, I've always regarded February as a fast-forward-through-what-remains-of-winter month, being as it is the shortest month. Once I am through it, I am struck with a sense of there being light at the end of the (winter) tunnel.
February's birthstone is Amethyst, the Stone of Sincerity, which is said to reduce mental tension, induce pleasant healing dreams, prevent over indulgence and encourage transformation and the breaking of bad habits.
Ottawa Natural's February, 2012 edition offers a variety of interesting articles as well as two delicious recipes for a tete-a-tete supper on Valentine's Day. We hope it provides you with much food for thought.
May you enjoy February's issue in good health and cheer!
Cheers,
Susan McKevitt,
Associate Editor.
This marks Ottawa Natural's thirty-second issue. We have put a lot into it. May you get much from it.
You're welcome to download our, February, 2012 edition.
