Cupidity!

CUPID + NUDITY = ST. VALENTINE’S DAY!

LOVE

I honestly and sincerely acknowledge that until Aaron, my spouse, entered into my life back at the end of May, 2010, the entire St. Valentine’s Day production and performance never rated special attention from me. While growing up, my mother (a woman with one husband and eight sons) received all of our attention on this day. She deserved it!

Our man (above) is manually (by hand) making the American Sign Language (ASL) sign for the words: “I love you!” A very appropriate message to convey on St. Valentine’s Day. He’s also decorated his chest by body-painting the ASL manual sign on himself – emphasis on communication of the sentiment! In conversing using any signed language, it is important to remember to keep eye-to-eye contact with the person you are addressing and the signs are made with the palms facing the person you are communicating.

The above man has both of his hands creating the shape – a sign – for heart. An almost internationally recognized sign for Valentine – indicating the occasion (today): St. Valentine’s Day! There is no internationally understood manual (signed) language, although there are some signs identical in multiple languages.

This is the first time I have placed a priority on Deaf communication techniques on this site. It does make me feel good to put significance on an often overlooked communication method!

This heart-shaped box of sweet candy really requires no explanation for purpose or for date awarded! That much is obvious to us all! Happy St. Valentine’s Day everyone!

An action that is always appropriate in honour of St. Valentine’s Day! Race Cooper (left), who will be featured here again next week, gives his man a passionate reward!

“Two men together and in love. Ain’t that bromantic?” ~ Aaron Michael Peterson-Poladopoulos ~ 28 March, 2022

Naked hugs!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride

Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Monday, February 17, 2025, and the proposed topic is: “Photo-Essay: A Dream!”