Holiday Gifts

Here's a nice story. This man's wife said she didn't want anything for Valentine's Day, but he was no fool. What's nice is that he found a gift based on a previous gift she had given him. Holiday gifts that honor a shared memory or experience enhance a relationship in a unique way.

..when your beautiful wife says not to get her anything for Valentine's Day?

Hhhhhmmmm????? I think I hear Admiral Ackbar....

"It's a TRAP! (wav file)"

Dr. Phil might say that the key to a great marriage is listening to your spouse. I disagree. Sometimes, not listening is more important.

Update 7PM EST: I'm surprised at some of you people. Of course, I already had something - from me and from the kids. Are you kidding? Mrs. Blackfive is the best thing that ever happened to me. Would I ever let her down? (Of course not.)

But this also gave me the opportunity to get some really cool Tommy Bahama martini glasses for both of us (since I wasn't supposed to get her anything). The first Valentines we spent together nine years ago, she bought me Waterford Limoges glasses and a gallon of Bombay Sapphire. I'm pretty sure that I did okay. We're all different and appreciate different displays of affection, but I do know my better half. Martini glasses are always appreciated.