Online - February 07, 2005

A Valentine in Every Port

Valentines Sent from Loveland

Jamie, my geography-loving soul mate,

This message of love has been postmarked from “Loveland.” It’s a real place in Colorado — and it’s where you send my heart every day.

Forever yours, DC

Alex, my young historian,

I love only you. Did you know that the unique imprint on the envelope that holds this valentine was created by a group of Loveland stamp collectors in 1946? Every year volunteers lovingly emboss the missives d’amour that pass through their post office and send them to fluttering recipients across the globe. But my devotion will outlast theirs.

Yours for all eternity, DC

P.S. See you in Colonial Williamsburg. Wear those tights like last time!

Darling Sammy,

Happy Valentine’s Day, love of my life! My passionate philatelist, did you notice the postmark on this card? Every year Loveland, Colorado, holds a contest for the best valentine-stamp design. And now I give it to you alone. Really.

S.W.A.K., DC

The unique and thoughtful gift for your one-and-only. Send pre-stamped, pre-addressed valentines (including return address) in a large first-class envelope to:

Postmaster
Attn: Valentines
Loveland, CO 80538-9998