Today is Valentine's Day and, in my opinion, is the most manipulative commercial conspiracy going. If a guy does not buy his gal flowers (which by the way are jacked way up in price a week before V-Day), on this "special" day he is an ultimate loser who should repent by spending the rest of his life in the doghouse. Tell me what's wrong with the gift of flowers on all of the OTHER days of the year. Oh yes, and if the gal does not receive gifts of flora, diamonds, dining out, and chocolate on this ever special day, well then she is just not worthy of such love and lavishness. Again, according to my calendar ( including Google), there are 364 (365 for 2012) other days in the year. Talk about a commercialism guilt trip of which many buy in to.
So what if today was used solely as an excuse to express love? What if today was an excuse to be kind to someone, give them that extra special jumbo charmer of a smile or pick up the phone to say "Hi"? What if today was used as an excuse to do something special for someone? And what if, just what if that someone was yourself? What would happen if today was an excuse to look yourself in the mirror, square in the eye, and say "I love you"? What would happen if today was an excuse to do something special for yourself today? What if this all felt so good that one couldn't wait until next Valentine's, one indulged sooner, monthly or even weekly? What if today was an excuse to give someone special (self included) a hug that lasted for at least 10 seconds (no timing allowed)? I wonder what would happen. It just might be something to try and after all, it just might be addictive.
So with a wave and a big, pearly white smile, Happy Valentine's Day.
Sherri Donohue
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