S and I don’t really do anything to acknowledge Valentine’s Day. We’re just not gushy like that. But we just grabbed a quick bite to eat at Moe’s before dashing off to the studio to teach tonight’s class. While we were there, a man entered who appeared to be homeless. I watched several other customers sort of sneer at him and others look right through him. So, before we left, I took out a post-it note and a pen from my purse, and wrote him a little Happy Valentine’s Day note. I handed it to him and smiled and said, “I hope you have a very happy Valentine’s Day, sir.” And he looked and me rather shocked, and then smiled and said, “Thank you. Thank you so much.” Didn’t get the hubs a card, but did manage to let a stranger know that he was seen today. Happy Valentine’s Day to you, dear internet. I see you, and I love you.

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