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Tuesday, February 15. 2005

Chocolate

I had quite a few people take me to the woodshed yesterday for my remarks about Valentines day. The prevailing view was that I was a cad and should have bought my Darling Wife some flowers or chocolate candy.

Before you pop that Valentine chocolate in your mouth, consider whether it could have been produced by child slaves, lawmakers said Monday in admonishing the chocolate industry for its pace in monitoring labor practices on West African cocoa farms.


Besides my Darling Wife not wanting chocalate, this is a real good reason not to have bought chocolate.

An explanation of cause is not a justification by reason. C S Lewis
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It crossed my mind that some of the responders yesterday didn't realize that being out in the middle of nowhere, you couldn't just buzz down to the store, and purchase flowers and candy. And yes, Valentine's Day is highly commercialized. Before New Year's Day, the stores were setting out valentines. After 27 years of marriage, each V-Day is different for us. This year, I made a card for the husband on the computer and gave it to him last Weds because I couldn't wait. He called me yesterday from work, and asked what I wanted as I had told him no flowers or candy this year. I wasn't feeling really well, was planning on serving left-overs and didn't feel like going out, so he stopped and picked up dinner to bring home so I didn't have to cook. But again, it was convenient for him to do so working on the west end of Billings. I think each couple has its own priorities and own special moments. It would be a boring world if we were all the same.
#1 Linn on 2005-02-15 08:40 (Reply)
You make a good point, Linn. Whatever works for the people involved. The closest thing there was to a valentine at our house is the cherry pie I baked. We both enjoyed it and maybe it won't be next valentine's day before there is another one?
#2 bonnie on 2005-02-15 10:32 (Reply)
Yes, thanks Linn - for pointing out that some of us literally "don't get off the place" for days - or weeks sometimes. I know that concept is hard to understand. I <b> did</b> "grow up" in NYC - so I do know the difference!

Bonnie - I baked a chocolate cake - with chocolate/cinnamon buttercream frosting. Not too fattening! It was decorated with tiny cinnamon hearts. My husband got a card. <b> I </b> remembered to pick one up the last time I went to town...
#2.1 moos (Homepage) on 2005-02-15 11:25 (Reply)
Boy! "Child labor" as an excuse not to buy chocolate? I guess you mean ALL chocolate then- not just V's Day candy? Yes, Linn and Bonnie are right that it's whatever works for a couple but I think Mr. Sam's attack on V's Day was one of his longest posts ever! I couldn't help but feel a little sorry for "Darling Wife" even though she claims that it isn't justified. Hope all you folks had a good day yesterday--however you spent it.
#3 Nanc' on 2005-02-15 11:24 (Reply)
p.s. I've spent many years living out in the boons during my life from Alaska to 'Bama but Valentine's Day DOES come around every year on 14 February. A little forethought would prohibit the need to run out and get something at the last minute.
#4 Nanc' on 2005-02-15 11:28 (Reply)
(My last, I swear.) If you are going to give up chocolate due to the child labor involved in it's harvesting then you would really need to give up coffee and tea as well. Oh, and any toys made in China for your kids...actually...anything made in China. The fact is we Americans buy things every single day that are made via child labor. We just don't like to think about it.
#5 Nanc' on 2005-02-15 11:39 (Reply)
While I found the whole article about chocolate interesting I thought after the whole Flame, from certain people, yesterday about my Valentines day post, it would be humorous to post it and say that was the reason why I didn't buy chocolate for My Darling Wife.

Just to make sure it was understood I put in an obscure quote that I interept to mean that I was justifing what I did after the fact. Obviously my attempt at humor was missed by certain people and the attacks continue.

This just proves my point that some people are way to overly invested in this one meaning-less day. I do little things for my Darling Wife all year long so why should I do it on just this one day, AND NOT OTHERS, just because people are emotionally invested in to such a degree.

I will point out yet again, MY DARLING WIFE DID NOT WANT CHOCOLATE!! As for flowers I think buying flowers from a florist is a cop-out. If you really want to give somebody flowers you go pick them yourself and give them to your wife. Taking the time to pick and arrange your own means I am really thinking about you. Buying them means I have the money to buy you off and I don't have to think about it. As for perfume, jewelry, lingerie or any other item mentioned, MY DARLING WIFE IS NOT INTERESTED AND DOES NOT WANT IT!!!

I have been researching something to give my wife for weeks and after much consediration ordered it for her yesterday. It is something she wants and I would like to give her. Is it a Valentines present. NO!!!! It is a present because I love her and want to make her happy.

Find some humor in your life, which in the long run I meant both posts to be. You will be a lot happier.
#6 Sarpy Sam (Homepage) on 2005-02-15 13:01 (Reply)
We are missing the really serious question here, folks.

Darling Wife, how, no, HOW do you not want chocolate? I could lose some pounds and some guilt if I didn't want chocolate. PLEASE share the secret.
#7 bonnie on 2005-02-15 13:32 (Reply)
Dearest Bonnie, it's called willpower.

I want to know what you bought your darling wife! I won't tell! I promise! LOL
#8 Kim on 2005-02-15 13:41 (Reply)
Kim is right. If I don't watch myself I could easily eat chocolate all day long. I just don't because after torturing myself....er exercising for 45-60 minutes a day I don't want to undo the work. I occassionally will have a piece but not very often.
#9 Sam's Darling Wife on 2005-02-16 04:16 (Reply)
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