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We don't do anything special.. we agreed a long time ago not to buy cards, candy, etc. it's so commercialized it disgusts me, same with Sweetest Day. We are bombarded by the media advertisements of buy this special designed heart shaped necklace, this year Kays Jewelers is pushing this open heart necklace, last year it was the "Circle Of Love" I was so glad dh didn't get me one when half the ladies in his office came in after Christmas sporting the same necklace. Like Christmas, it has lost it's meaning by so much commercialism. We love each other and show it in small ways everyday by the things we do for each other.. if I see something my dh likes I buy it then and give it to him, we don't wait for special holidays to show our love. Works for us after 23 years of marriage.
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We usually celebrate in a small way. Last year dh got me a chocolate rose and sent me a Valentine screensaver to put on my computer. I usually give him some type of chocolate and a card. Last year we went out to lunch because we had gotten restaurant gift cards from friends for Christmas and saved them to use in February.
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Although I love receiving flowers (any kind) it rarely happens (3x in 18yrs). DH decided they die so he doesn't want to buy them. The whole issue about it being for me and my wishes escapes him. LOL Otherwise it's just a commercial holiday to make single people feel bad and others feel guilty if they don't blow a wad of moo-lah on their significant other.
This time, the theme is going to be autumn/Halloween so your stories need to use smilies to express as many words as possible and your story should be focused on anything that has to do with autumn or Halloween.
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Although I love receiving flowers (any kind) it rarely happens (3x in 18yrs). DH decided they die so he doesn't want to buy them. The whole issue about it being for me and my wishes escapes him. LOL 
Otherwise it's just a commercial holiday to make single people feel bad and others feel guilty if they don't blow a wad of moo-lah on their significant other.
It's time for another smiley story contest!
