February 14 rolls around every year, and there it lurks, right smack in the middle of February.

Valentine’s Day.

I’ve already seen people complaining online about people complaining online, angry at the bitterness of others who don’t enjoy the visceral, day-long reminder of their loneliness. Empathy isn’t a big thing online in the 21st century.

I don’t particularly care for Valentine’s Day, but I do care for chocolate, so that’s the upside for me. It does seem like a day designed for dashed expectations and the drumbeat of “not enough,” which makes me wonder if there’s some kind of conspiracy among businesses to prime the pump.

I mean, who knows.

I do like the idea of honoring suffragette Anna Howard Shaw, as per Liz Lemon of “30 Rock” though. Give me the right to vote over a droopy, inflated-price bouquet any time.

Anyway, no matter where you fall on the Valentine’s Day spectrum, from paper-heart central to leave me alone, I want you to know I appreciate you, and I appreciate your being here.

Have a wonderful Friday and a fantastic weekend.

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