When I was young, my sis and I often sarcastically referred to certain days as "legalized love days," invented by the card and floral industries to boost their materialistic income; but at this age, I realize that you need a reminder to stop and reflect periodically on your loved ones and your blessings. I really enjoy remembering my Mom on mothers day, and appreciating what I see my daughter doing for her darling children as a Mom, and thanking the powers that be that my children came into this world and blessed me so. Last year I put poems on the gravesites of my dear Mother and my MIL. This year I missed, but I did spend some time thinking about Mom and all she gave me. It is what you make of it, I guess, and that can vary.