Send me no flowers
by chuckofish
As Valentine’s Day fast approaches, I would just like to say that I hope I do not get a dozen long-stemmed red roses. Nothing says “thoughtless, auto-pilot gift” like roses. Do you know what I mean? They are expensive and let’s just admit it, not so great-looking.
I don’t mean to sound ungrateful, and my intention is not to hurt anyone’s feelings. I have friends who will say, “Roses are better than nothing!” But I don’t think so.
Don’t get me wrong. I would like something. Tulips from the grocery store. Daisies. A book. A plant. Booze. Red wine, just not red roses.
Okay, yellow roses would be okay. White even. Just not those big honking red ones.
I didn’t mean to rant, but it is just a pet peeve of mine.
Since it is Monday, I will leave you with this adorable picture of the kiddos all dressed up for Valentine’s Day in the not-too-distant past.
I miss those days of the handmade Valentines and the school essays. “I love my Mom because she makes my lunch…”–never very creative, but earnest anyway. I suppose the red roses are the earnest gift of a spouse, and we should not sneeze at that.
dual personalities 
Excuse me. I find it hard to believe there wasn’t a better photo of me. Or even another take of this one!!
Agreed on the roses. Bleh.
I’m not a rose fan either, but I love the vase in the first picture. And for what it’s worth I think the pic of the kids is wonderful!
I got the vase on eBay years ago. I like the picture of the kiddos too! Susie looks like she has something odd going on with her left eye, but besides that, it’s rockin’. The boy appears to be wearing both a red turtleneck and a red polo buttoned all the way as well as a pin of some sort.
I do not understand these comments. Does no one notice how special I look!?!?
Well, now that you mention it…but really, you have just been caught mid-gesture!
I agree with your mom. You just look like a beautiful child caught laughing. It’s all about spontaneity!