Hello Friend

Just the thought of Valentine's day sends a lot of shivers down many a man's spine.

  We happen to have a florist in the plaza where our retail store is located, and I usually spend a few minutes on Valentine's day, when I go out to get my Tim Horton's coffee observing the behaviour of the male customers going in and coming out.  

 It truly is an interesting few minutes.  

For many men, it's a last minute thing.

When they come out of the florist you can see the look of "sticker shock" on some

of their faces.

Yes, they aren't buying the flowers because they want to.  They are buying them because they feel obligated too.

As for going out for dinner on Valentine's day, well it's probably the busiest day

for restaurants and you often won't get the best service. In fact, your act of love

may have time limit, like 90 minutes placed on it so the tables can be turned over.

Love has nothing to do with it.

Now I a going to tell you something that might make me very unpopular 

with some of our female readers.  A few might even agree. 

There is an alternative.  Just be a decent guy.  That's it.

Treat your wife, girlfriend or partner like everyday is Valentines day.

Buy her flowers here and there. Do something nice for her. Leave her a note occassionally telling her you appreciate and love her. Massage her feet.

 Now doing this is not easy, it will lead to a better relationship in general.

You don't need to buy a dozen roses.  Just buy one. 

Tell her you love her. Get her her favorite chocolate.

That's the end of the Valentine's day message.  

If you don't have a Gal or Guy in your life, then treat today as a self-care day.

Order in your favorite meal, watch a movie or read a book you've been putting off.

Get your telescope out and take a look for a few minutes.

Clear Skies,

Ray Khan

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