Valentine's Day

Once again, another Feb. 14 has rolled around and I sit pondering the true meaning of Valentine's Day. I mean really, how many people actually celebrate this economy-craved holiday?

Call it bad luck or call it fate, but I've never been in a position to celebrate the day. Every year it's the same. No sweet love note tucked behind my windshield wiper. No roses delivered to work. No "shout out" on the radio. No romantic dinner. Nothing. I guess I'll just blame it on lack of romantic guys. Doesn't that justify my non-interest in Valentine's Day?

Not really.

This is a warning to all those folks out there today, myself included, looking for a chance to feed the beasts.

The beasts being the greeting card, floral and candy industries. Don't panic if you are without a partner on Valentine's Day. We are not doomed to roam the earth alone if we don't send cards, flowers and candy to a special someone on this special day. Relationships are a dicey thing at best, and putting undue pressure to make it happen just because we are told this is the day when a little more love is in the air won't make things any easier.