valentine's day ... yawn

Whether you have a special someone or not, Valentine's Day stinks. If you're a dude, you're expected to "do something special" for your girl today because, well ... it's just what you're supposed to do. If you're a chick, even if you claim to be sophisticated enough not to care, you really do. And if you're not with anyone, the constant drumbeat of cupid and hearts and flowers and candy can make some of the weaker spirits among us feel like there's something wrong with them. To all of which I say: Phooey. And good for Nancy Gibbs of Time magazine for eloquently agreeing with me. Happy Thursday.