Valentine's Day is, of course, utter bullshit. It was started by a pope (and we know how romantic they are) to commemorate the martyrdom of a priest who was persecuted by the emperor Claudius. And by "persecuted" I mean beaten, stoned and finally beheaded outside the Flaminian Gate. Perhaps this priest was made out of chocolate. I don't know. But I do know that -- as bullshit holidays go -- Valentine's Day ranks right up there with Easter (there is *never* a good reason to hide painted eggs from a crucified bunny) and Boxing Day (yes, I need a whole day to hide my presents -- what are they, painted eggs? -- around the house).
Still: I have a niece and a nephew and they're still young enough to dig getting a card with a heart drawn on it. And then my friend Sheri wanted to do an art-card Valentine's exchange. So here we are! But seriously, if you really want to save the planet then we need to put an end to this kind of thing.
Still: I have a niece and a nephew and they're still young enough to dig getting a card with a heart drawn on it. And then my friend Sheri wanted to do an art-card Valentine's exchange. So here we are! But seriously, if you really want to save the planet then we need to put an end to this kind of thing.
I have been anticipating this post since last week!! Love the drawing.
ReplyDeleteIt's a non-event in our house this year by consensus but DJ will have a great time at daycare - balloons, card exchange, muffins, cookies, lollipops . . . . and he's the only boy :)
ok ok reading your words whilst viewing the sweetness makes it all a touch more palatable.
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ya whatever right...my kids asked what holiday i do like!aydan said 'get a nice boyfriend...he'll buy you chocolate' and i told him i like to buy my own thanx.
ReplyDeletehow about a holiday where we get to sleep in!?
i'd like that....
:) Happy Valentines Day.. Valentine Day saves lives.
ReplyDeletei, for one, am glad film noir comprises part of your heart.
ReplyDeleteI like Tracy's idea..a holiday for sleeping. There could be sleep marathons, pajama sales. Everyone would get a new tempur pedic mattress by government decree...My hubby decided to buy me a rose. He bought it at Walmart. I hate Walmart. He knows that. But he did get me some teriyaki beef jerky..ain't that romantic? I would just as soon nod good morning and let it stand. I woke up this morning and the red rose was brown..really!!!
ReplyDeleteI like anything that promises chocolate so Easter is ok by me, plus it starts with pancake day. Great picture.
ReplyDeleteI have referred the sleeping holiday idea to our prime minister - I am installing it as the alternative to listening to the brouhaha around two rich people getting married.
ReplyDeleteLove and be loved~<3 Thank you for being a good sport, however with that said I do not at all remember twisting your arm into a heart shaped pretzel.
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