Tuesday Treat: Kiss me now!

Romeo and Juliet kissing in a painting by Sir Frank Dicksee.

What better way to show affection to those we love than with a kiss. Wikipedia defines a kiss as "...the act of pressing one's lips against the lips or other body parts of another person or of an object." It goes on to say kissing requires coordination of 34 facial muscles and 112 postural muscles. Wow, what a great workout for our face!

Different cultures have different ways to smooch, and a kiss can express sentiments other than affection, such as respect, greeting, and friendship. The romantic kiss is a favorite, and has been portrayed through the ages in paintings and movies. We love our passionate heroes, consumed with desire, bestowing a fiery kiss on the object of their affection.

Give someone a smooch today, whether it's your loved one, your child, you pet or even yourself.