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Yesterday Was Valentine’s Day and I Bought Linda Candy and Two Dozen Long-Stem Roses

02.15.2024 by Fred Berman //

LIAR!  I bought her nothing! And that’s why we have been happily married for almost 50 years.

As I have probably mentioned (who can remember) Linda passionately dislikes holidays that have been taken over by retailers who foster a false narrative that convinces people they must spend an exorbitant amount of money to profess their love to their partner.  We buy each other gifts, probably 20 to 30 times a year, but they are given when we see something the other person would like but may not buy for themselves.  It is never given on a holiday where the norms are dictated by the marketing department of a manufacturer or retail chain. (**Notable Exceptions: Birthdays and Weddings where there is cake involved).

But if you enjoy it and need an excuse to buy someone a gift then enjoy!  And remember any day is a good day to buy someone a box of See’s Candy, specifically dark chocolate nut clusters, the finest candy on this or any other planet.  Also cash; cash is always appreciated.  I’m not without a heart!

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