Happy Valentine's Day

Today is Valentine's Day here in Japan.  I always find it impossible to not feel obliged to prepare something for my wife on this day.  Men in this country do nothing on this day and instead are often the recipient of a chocolate gift.  I am not a traditionalist in that I think this is a bad idea, but it's just something I have never grown used to. As I write this, I admit to have made no effort at all. The florist that I had often used has closed and moved elsewhere.  Without ordering the bouquet, I don't know of a shop that might be able to provide something suitable for a walk-in like me. Regardless, as I write this I feel more and more compelled to go get a bouquet.

Headed to the flower shop,

Pat 😅