MOSTOV'S MUSINGS

My wife insists that “Kissing You” by Des’ree is the most romantic song ever recorded—and after years of DJing weddings and watching how music moves people, I concede. As with most things, my wife is right. From Des’ree’s singular voice to the song’s restrained arrangement and emotional precision, this is romance without theatrics. How better to spend Valentine's Day 2026 then by sharing this beautiful song with lovers everywhere? Here I explain why “Kissing You” works so pow

Twenty-six years of marriage teaches you things no book, podcast, or pre-marital workshop ever could. In this deeply personal post, I look back on my own love story—where it’s thrived, where it’s struggled, and why the light has always outweighed the dark. I’m sharing the truths, the lessons, and the small-but-mighty habits that have carried my wife and me through more than a quarter century together. If you’re engaged, newly married, or decades in, there’s something here for