Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is a frustrating day for me. What do you buy for that special someone? Candy, Roses, soaps, jewelry, cards.... I can go on and on... and the point is every year it is the same thing. I am a creative person by design, but all the things that are out there to purchase for the day is the same thing that has always been.

I want to be different every year. I do not care much is I get the same thing every year, but I want to do something special. Go out to eat? Done it!... Done it a lot mind you. I am fat. My point is I am looking for something different. I can tell as a guy there is a big expectation to deliver. You know roses are just not cutting it. That is what I do any ol' time I am feeling a little sappy.... Vermont Teddy Bear... at least that one would not hurt when it gets hurled at me.

I do not blame the retail industry. They deliver what the guy wants. Quick and easy and without any true thought. HMMM! Roses! Yeah! Am I making sense. It is a insult to the great women in our lives. I am saying they are worth more that a 5 minute decision at check out. They deserve better.

You would think Being a creative person. In a creative industry I could do that, but it does not work that way for me. I wish it did, but the "guy" gene takes over ... well you women know what I am talking about....

I want something more that represents those women in my life that are important besides a symbol that will die and empty calories... What does that say about us?

Just my thought on it all. Don't worry I did eventually find a few cool things.