I love to go into Albertsons this time of the year. It’s amazing how many flowers, boxes of candy and Valentines Day cards can be packed into the “seasonal” section of the store. It’s also fun to park outside on February 14 after 5 p.m. and watch the guys hustling out with their Valentine’s Day tribute. Breathing heavily and with thankful faces that they “remembered.”
St. Valentine is the Patron Saint of affianced couples, beekeepers, engaged couples, epilepsy, fainting, greetings, happy marriages, love, lovers, plague, travelers, and young people. I’m not sure how the beekeepers fit in. The actual “facts” behind St. Valentine have always been pretty sketchy. Apparently there are nearly a dozen guys named Valentine who have been sainted by the Catholic Church.
So maybe Valentines Day is a commercial holiday promoted by florists, greeting card companies, and jewelers. Maybe most guys participate out of fear and social pressure.
Or maybe most of us guys realize we by luck or grace ended up with a good wife and that’s a good thing. That’s me. Had a great Valentines Day for the 50th time. Thank you Lord for Rosemary Sigur.
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