Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day.. the day in America when the candy makers, flower shops, and jewelry stores rejoice because it pulls them out of the post-Christmas funk.. and a day when you feel like a chump if you haven't spent a fortune on the aforementioned items for your significant other.  For most of you who know me, you know that I have been out of work for quite a while now... in other words, money is a little on the tight side. So this year, we (meaning my wife and me) got each other 1 reasonable priced, nice gift.. For her, a new pair of shoes. For me, a new book by one of my favorite authors. There, done, no diamond necklace, no bouquet of red roses (thankfully, my wife is not a big fan of flowers, so I have saved a ton over the years by not having to buy the darn things for every occasion), and no big box of chocolates.. Happy Valentine's Day to everyone.. hope you didn't go into hock to try and please your significant other...