How the hell do I reconcile my W with another man on Valentines day?
Why is this period of time so different than any other period of time wherein she may see the OM? Because it's "Valentine's Day"? Because of what's associated by our culture with Valentine's Day? Well, it can't be that because that would mean you're completely subject to and under the influence of the mass fancies of others around you, so that would also mean you regularly buy Britney Spears CDs and just can't wait to hear more news about Pitt and Jolie. Or is it because of what you choose to associate with Valentine's Day?
Valentine's Day is, by the way, a Catholic saint day to commemorate a person who was martyred.
The most famous incident associated with Valentine's Day is the ambush and massacre of several gangsters in a Chicago garage.
Valentine's Day is soaked in blood!
OK, so our pop culture markets it as a day for "lovers", and they cash in on it yearly. If you were part of another culture, February 14th would have no special meaning to you whatsoever. But yes, were I in a love-bond with someone, I'd participate in the popular fancy of Valentine's Day. But I'm not in a love-bond partnership, so I don't participate!! My choice! Makes sense doesn't it? You guys are not right now in an equal loving partnership either - so why the heck are you even THINKING about Valentine's Day?
Now... President's Day! Right around the corner! Now, THAT's a holiday! Instead of higher prices for flowers, dinners and chocolates and having to buy a card and gift, President's Day needs no cards to be bought, no gifts needed, there are big sales and savings to be had, and dinner reservations are not required. Thank you George and Abe!
