Hello Friends,

TT and I have the Hungry Mungries. We’re hunting for yummy valentine candy.

I squish-plop plop toward the church.

TT yells, Stop! What’s that white thing in the bushes? Maybe it’s candy!!

I follow a sobbing sound and  spy a white paper heart on the ground.

A tiny voice whispers, “I’m the wrong color heart. Nobody wants a white heart. I’m a reject!” “I’m a throw-away. A girl threw me away! She wanted a red or pink heart.  I’m a Valentine Reject; the wrong color!!

“You’re lace is beautiful.” I pat the heart gently. “Wait right here. Please don’t cry just because you’re different.

My friend Tony is sitting on the park bench nearby. I wiggle up to him and lick his wrinkled hand. I run toward the white valentine, then I run back.

 Stubb, I guess Tony has the idea. He’s up and leaning on his cane. If he falls we’ll never get him up!! Here comes the slow mover!

Tony picks up the valentine.”What a pretty heart! A white heart is different. I like it! It’s been years since I’ve had a valentine!”

The little heart sighs.

I whisper, “I told you so!” 

Tony smiles. “I’ll keep this heart, and use it as a marker when I read my book at night. Thanks, Stubb!”

TT is giggling. I hope Tony has some treats. He usually does.

He gives me a cookie with white frosting and red hearts. I bark a thank you, and squish-plop in a circle.

“TT, everyone is happy now and you are smiling!”

Kids, enjoy your candy and cards. Don’t forget to give a hug.

Remember, being different is okay.

Stubb and TT

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