Love is Like a Box of Chocolates

No, I’m not misquoting Forrest Gump here. I’m reflecting on the celebration of love that is often expressed through cards and flowers and…yes…heaps of chocolates arrayed in valentine boxes that ultimately layer the landfill at the end of every February.

But it’s not necessarily the one-time use, disposability of love that is marketed and exploited every year that I want to focus on – not today anyway. Let’s go back to that box of chocolates.

Any good box of chocolates comes with a road map so that one’s fingers can make their way to the most delectable destinations. Truffles in the middle, car...