Saint Valentine's Day.

Did you know that today is the day we celebrate a murder? Yep, Valentine's Day is in honor of a martyred priest. Doesn't exactly bring to mind romance now does it? Valentine was a Christian priest in second century Rome, which was basically like being a turd bobbing in the punch bowl at a party because Rome at this time was a Pagan stronghold. He angered the locals with his preachin' and was arrested and interrogated by Emperor Claudis II. It seems though that Claudius II was impressed with the priest and attempted to get him to become become Pagan to save his life. It was a gesture of mercy. Instead, however, Valentine tried to convert Claudius. The Emperor certainly wasn't use to being turned down and wasn't amused with his beliefs being dismissed right to his face, which clinched Valentine's execution. So, now, when I see all the red themed Valentine's Day kitsch it makes me think of Saint Valentine's body dripping white with blood. So, with that thought in mind,

"HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!"

As for me, I don't like Valentines Day and thankfully neither does my wife. It feels contrived and just another day for corporations to rape our wallets.