nonpareil

february first. ahh. the month of hearts. we start a poetry unit in 7th grade literature. kindergarten teachers set out all of their Valentine books and string hearts across their classrooms. people send valentines. a month where warm fuzzy expression reigns "nonpareil". that is, from the french meaning "without equal". first usage in the 15th century, nonpareil comes from the middle english "nounparalle" and the latin "pariculus" or par equal. (rhymes with "bagatelle") 13 days...who is your "nonpareil" person?