Today is the day that everyone loves to hate: Valentine’s Day. And you know what? It’s not just the single people who hate it, it’s the people with sweethearts, too.

Well, I have one thing to say about Valentine’s Day. Oh wait. I already said one thing. Ok, I have ONE MORE thing to say about Valentine’s Day: STOP WHINING. Valentine’s Day is NOT about buying things, it’s about getting out the construction paper, doilies, and glue stick to make embarrassing cards for your friends. It is NOT about having a girl/boyfriend or buying chocolate unless you watch too much TV and believe what you’re told.

Christ, people, get some culture-jamming skills! If you don’t like what the media is telling you to do, then stop listening. Get out the glue, glitter, and red paper and start showing everyone how much you love them. Grumpy old neighbors, the cute girl working your grocery check-out, the mail man, your barrista…I’m sure they would all be tickled pink to get some home-made Valentine love.

So stop whining and get to work!

P.S. RE: Walking my talk
I just went and stuck anonymous homemade valentines on neighbors’ doors, and received a glowing LOVE sign from my old friend Ananda. See how great platonic Valentine’s Day can be? Don’t you wish you weren’t so bitter? Did you know that there’s STILL TIME to make some cards for random people who might need a little pick me up as much as your grumpy ass does?