Sweethearts
I have been totally obsessing about "sweethearts". They're these candies I remember from back when I was a kid - ever seen them? They're these pressed sugar hearts (I'd describe them as a sort of mix between icing sugar and talc) in pastel colors that have "Valentine" or "Be Mine" inscribed on them. The thing is, I've always called them "sweethearts", but I'm not sure if that's what they're called.
So I tried a little net search - and found them! Read all about them here at this Necco site www.necco.com/valentine-faq.htm. :P
I loved these things when I was a little kid - we'd pass them out on Valentine's day, teacher's orders. I remember feeling sorry for kids who got so few and helping to bulk up their stock. Ahhh...good times. Sometimes I miss our well-meaning teachers forcing us to get along. Don't you think that's what the world needs now? A nice "Mrs. Smith" type who politely coerces us into giving each other Valentines?
Sometimes, I really wish there was someone or some way who could take me back to when I was ignorant and...happier, I guess.
Final thought: What's love got to do with it?