In 1982 I began recording the answers people gave when asked, "When you say the words 'I love you' - what does that mean?"

A number of people either could not or would not give me an answer. Others skillfully dodged the question without ever answering it. Some people told me what love is not. Others gave me a list of requirements for a relationship.

Over the years, I surveyed a lot of people. They were young, not-so-young, male, female, of various sexual orientations, a broad range of ethnicities, many faiths and religious beliefs (or the lack thereof) and from at least five countries.

In 1995 I self-published a small book of my favorite answers and gave them away as Valentine's gifts.  

It has been an interesting project. Almost everyone I asked paused for a thoughtful moment before answering. At best, I hope you'll be enlightened - possibly educated - and at the very least, mildly entertained by the responses.

I have continued collecting people's thoughts over the years, and now I would like to hear yours.

Thanks for visiting. Invite your friends to stop by and weigh in.

Oh, and... I love you!

Leaping Bunny
By 1996, ‘cruelty-free’ shopping had become popular, but it was also confusing, sometimes misleading, and ultimately frustrating. Companies had begun designing their own bunny logos, abiding by their own definition of ‘cruelty-free’ or ‘animal friendly’ without the participation of animal protection groups.

In response, eight national animal protection groups banded together to form the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC). The CCIC promotes a single comprehensive standard and an internationally recognized Leaping Bunny Logo. We are working with companies to help make shopping for animal-friendly products easier and more trustworthy.

Caring Consumer
By purchasing only cruelty-free products, you can help save rabbits, mice, guinea pigs, rats, and other animals. Hundreds of thousands of these animals are poisoned, blinded, and killed every year in outdated and ineffective product tests for shampoos, household cleaners, cosmetics, hairsprays, and other personal care and household items. Although more than 1,000 companies have banned all animal tests forever, some corporations still force substances into animals' stomachs and drip chemicals into rabbits' eyes. These tests are not required by law, and they often produce inaccurate and misleading results—even if a product has blinded an animal, it can still be marketed to you. Search for cruelty-free products and companies.

P e o p l e T e s t e d :: D o g A p p r o v e d

Hand rolled, hand cut biscuits for your beast friends,
made with love

Organic, Vegan, Wholesome, REAL ingredients.
They'll know they are loved!

Taken from the V-Dog website, "As well as the obvious ethical benefits of a vegan diet, feeding a meat-free diet to your dog can also be beneficial for your dog's health."