thirteenth path
Ah, Valentine's Day. There were quite a few Saint Valentines, you realize, all with stories that are rather entertaining - though of course they all met rather unpleasant ends. Martyrdom tends to work that way. However, none of them have much to do with love.
So perhaps Valentine's Day was created to replace the festival of Lupercalia, in which case I think we should try to do things a little more old school next year. More sacrifices and whippings, less candy hearts.
But that's probably not true either. Chaucer may have had some hand in it, but more likely Valentine's Day was invented for that one shining human purpose: capitalism. And it works so well! Just look at all the flowers and chocolates and assorted gifts people exchanged yesterday.
The important word in that sentence being yesterday, of course. Valentine's Day is over, so why is it that my things are still being disturbingly affectionate? It's difficult to do anything when gloves keep hugging your fingers. I had to take my tie off completely. How long is it going to take for this ridiculousness to wear off?
...Anyway. I suppose I should also take this opportunity to express my gratitude for the things I received. The chocolates were delicious.
So perhaps Valentine's Day was created to replace the festival of Lupercalia, in which case I think we should try to do things a little more old school next year. More sacrifices and whippings, less candy hearts.
But that's probably not true either. Chaucer may have had some hand in it, but more likely Valentine's Day was invented for that one shining human purpose: capitalism. And it works so well! Just look at all the flowers and chocolates and assorted gifts people exchanged yesterday.
The important word in that sentence being yesterday, of course. Valentine's Day is over, so why is it that my things are still being disturbingly affectionate? It's difficult to do anything when gloves keep hugging your fingers. I had to take my tie off completely. How long is it going to take for this ridiculousness to wear off?
...Anyway. I suppose I should also take this opportunity to express my gratitude for the things I received. The chocolates were delicious.