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Ah Valentines Day!!!

By BECKY WEBER-JOHNSON Friday, February 10, 2012 - 3:07 p.m.

I have heard there is a movement to change Valentines day to include "generosity" and doing for others. I know I don't need a heart full of chocolate...I think it's a cool idea.

What do you think about doing something generous on behalf of the one you love this year!??

Becky Weber-Johnson lives in Janesville with her husband, Tim, and without their children who are away at college. She is an account executive at WCLO/WJVL and is the Saturday morning host on WCLO. She volunteers at her church, with the Optimist club and SpotLight On Kids. Becky is a community blogger and her opinion is not necessarily that of the The Gazette staff or management.

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wislady
Feb 13, 2012 at 7:21 a.m.
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How about using Labor Day for "generosity" day?

hg
Feb 13, 2012 at 3:06 a.m.
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Why should it only be designated for one day per year? Wouldn't the world be a much nicer place to live if generosity were a practiced habit all the time?

kbrooks2011
Feb 12, 2012 at 8:06 a.m.
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Last night, my husband was in a drive-thru grabbing dinner for himself while he was working, and the gentleman in front of him paid for it. That's never happened to us before, and that was REALLY appreciated! Not very often is the hubby left on his own for dinner, but I was volunteering at our church last night. So it was really nice for that kind of karma to come around! Thank you to the nice gentleman at DQ last night! (especially from my husband!) I think generosity still lives on Becky. I couldn't be more thankful for that!

thayer175
Feb 11, 2012 at 2:07 p.m.
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Not a bad idea. A little generosity can go a long way. Not all of us are expecting jewelry, flowers or candy.

Nelle
Feb 11, 2012 at 12:29 p.m.
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While out walking, I pick up litter others have left behind.
I think that's pretty generous.

wislady
Feb 11, 2012 at 7:47 a.m.
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No changes needed. "Generosity" does not need to be mandated.

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