Well it has started.
The jewelry stores have started their carpet bombing of all the baubles and bangles they need you to buy for Valentine’s Day. The candy companies have started with their peer pressure tactics….featuring guys who keep telling you that “you HAVE to get her chocolates!”
There is even an ad for a HUGE stuffed bear. I don’t know any woman who would appreciate getting a stuffed bear for Valentine’s Day. Flowers, chocolates, a nice dinner, a movie. All of those ideas are great, but a freaking monstrous stuffed bear? Yeah. I don’t think that that is even an decent option.
It has been a long time since I got anyone anything for Valentine’s Day. A long time. So, you know, anything that I tell you about this day of romance is rather suspect. I mean, you wouldn’t necessarily go to a vegetarian to talk about cuts of meat, would you?
I have heard what some of you have said you are going to do. One reader is going to be doing what I am doing…spending it alone. No biggie..just another day in the life. Another reader is going to make a nice dinner for his wife as opposed to going out and waiting in line to eat. So, what about the rest of you wild folks? What are your plans for The Day of Romance?
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4 comments
Comment by Anonymous on February 6, 2014 at 9:34 pm
Phil, I am celebrating Valentine’s Day this year because I bet the guy that I am seeing that Seattle would beat Denver.. I dont have to tell ya who won. I DID, I DID.. so during the middle of the game I said I have changed my mind about buying Valentine’s YOU have to make it. He looked at me like I was crazy. He said the game isnt over, I said HM the game was over on the first play of the game. What is wrong with not buying anything and just making something? I am looking forward to see what he has made…You wanna bet he buys something instead?
Comment by wormdude@gmail.com on February 6, 2014 at 9:51 pm
I like your style…..and I hope that your guy DOES make you something. A nice dinner….he could have gotten hold of me and I could have made you some really nice soap..just sayin’….Thanks for sharing your story.
Comment by Terry Lay on February 6, 2014 at 11:51 pm
The same as we do every year we are doing nothing. We believe that we do need a day set aside on a calendar to show each other how we feel and do special things for each other through out the year. April will be 31 years we’ve been married so something is working. The other day I told someone it was just another day and boy did they get upset about that but I guess they need the to recieve gifts and things to feel loved.
Comment by wormdude@gmail.com on February 6, 2014 at 11:56 pm
31 years. That is amazing, Terry. Congratulations to you and to your lovely wife, who has put up with you all of those years. Thank you, yet again, for your thoughts.