Two of the people who always go the extra mile for the ones they love are my big sis Liz and her husband David. They've been married for over ten years and their love never seems to fade. They have a very smart and beautiful daughter, my niece Rachel. Whenever I go over to their place for dinner, I really feel like I'm back home. I get that warm fuzzy family feeling and I tell ya, there's nothing like it.
Sometimes David comes home with little surprises like chocolates and wine or gourmet cheese for Liz. They try to go out of town at least once a month--he sure knows how to keep a Southern California gal happy. Liz takes off work early when she can and cooks David's favorite dish--lasagna. She's planning a big surprise for David on the 19th--Husband Appreciation Day. Ever since she found out that such a day exists, she's been crazy about it.
She's getting him the big tool kit he always wanted. "But sis, this isn't about getting gifts for your husband," I told her. "I know that, Bob. I don't need to get gifts for David to tell him I appreciate him, but he wanted to do some DIY projects around the house, and I think I should be supportive of that. I mean, this place needs a bit of fixing up," Liz said with a bright smile. "So you want to put the man to work!" I joked, to which she started laughing. I'm sure David would be more than happy puttering around the house working on his "honey do" list.

2008/3/26(星期三) 下午9:24:28

Wake up,
The morning's over.
The bed is soft and warm,
Where we lay.

I've dreamed the whole night through,
Of how I'd say to you,
All the things,
My heart wants to say.

Last night,
You heard me crying,
'Cause I had never loved a man,
Before.

And I guess the tears were falling,
'Cause the little girl was lost,
But now, love,
I'm not crying any more.

This girl has turned into a woman.
And I've dreamed of this moment,
All my life.

This girl has turned into a woman.
And I thank you,
For your tenderness,
Last night.

I've never seen your head
Lying on my pillow.
I've never seen your body,
Without clothes.

I can't believe,
These feelings I've discovered.
Though I'm sure it's just
What every lover knows.

No, I won't cling to you, I make a promise,
if love's gone tomorrow,
Don't pretend.

But right now I'm in love,
And that's all I'm thinking of.
And I hope this feeling,
Never ever ends.

This girl has turned into a woman.
And I've dreamed of this moment,
All my life.
This girl has turned into a woman.
And I thank you,
For your tenderness last night.

And I want to love you,
Once again,
Tonight.

費無忌

楚平王為兒子娶親，選中了一位秦國姑娘。遂昭告天下一切備緒，派大夫“費無忌”前往迎娶。費無忌看到姑娘如此美貌，便認為這麼漂亮的姑娘應當獻給當權的楚平王。於是，費無忌不顧一切快馬回宮對楚平王細述姑娘之美，並進言趁太子尚未見面大王先娶之，以後再為太子尋謀。楚平王被巧舌如簧的費無忌說動了心，可此事關係社稷形象，只好拜託費無忌小心從事。轉眼間，這位本該成為太子夫人的秦國姑娘，便成了公爹楚平王的妃子。費無忌辦妥此事，楚平王更加賞識。但做賊心虛的費無忌卻寢食不安憂心忡忡，他知道太子是遲早也會成為大王的。於是他對太子說這是大王的意思與己無關，並“好言安慰”天下美女如雲以後尋個更好的。又對楚平王說太子的壞話：自從大王歡心以後太子老跟他過不去，並且對大王您也憎恨起來。太子近來四處活動整天和幾位將軍膩在一起，有謀反的跡象，大王得想想辦法。楚平王自知理虧又經不住費無忌屢屢讒言，遂下令捕殺太子及其黨羽。太子只好逃離楚國，後率領大軍與楚國烽火狼煙連年征戰。