Reply To: v-day blues 2013

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I had decided that I was going to be single forever, and that I wasn’t going to have kids. Well, that plan didn’t work out but I’m happy with the way that things did end up, could have been much, much worse.

I don’t celebrate any day that has been co-opted as another marketing opportunity. Huge difference between a family or cultural tradition, and just spending money because you feel obligated. Not watching TV has a very positive effect, don’t see the commercials that tell me I need to buy diamonds or roses. Unless it’s a diamond saw blade, I’ll never waste my money on some compressed carbon so DeBeers can get even richer; and I’d rather plant things that will grow and produce food and/or beauty for longer than cut roses will last.

Groundhog Day used to be my big holiday, but even that’s getting bad now. I’ll stick to days that I choose to celebrate, even if there’s no Hallmark cards made for the occasion. Every day above ground is an opportunity to celebrate.

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