DadCentric P.S.A.

This is a public service announcement.  If it had been an actual emergency it would have been written in all CAPS.  That would imply that I was screaming.

Reminder to all men:  Today is Hallmark Day.  This is the day that St. Hallmark drove all of the chocolate out of Belgium, only to see his shadow and declare that there would be one more year of marital bliss IF every lovely woman in a man's life gets some of that exiled candy and one of his business cards (they have his name on the back).

That is the Pagan version of the holiday.  The contemporary Christian take is that a little man with wings and wearing nothing but a diaper is flying all over the world in one night and shooting Viagra laced arrows into the butts of mankind.  Leave milk and cookies for him if you like, although it is rumored he prefers a nice Pinot Noir and Bon Bons.

If you are one of the many that may have forgotten the significance of today, do not fret.  There are ample avenues open to you.

Some say flowers are the way to go, although I understand jewelry is rarely frowned upon.  A decent meal has saved many a relationship and a good bottle of wine has started a few more.  Poetry and mixed-CD's add a personal (cheap) touch, and homemade coupons for things she might enjoy (i.e., no "free blowjob anytime") are known to bring a smile.

The important thing is that the day is acknowledged and that the recipient of said gifts is aware that you remembered.  Women are big on remembering.  You may want to write that down.

It doesn't have to be fancy.  Hell, even Paris Hilton would probably be happy with some sincere sentiment.

Good luck Gentlemen.

This concludes our DadCentric public service announcement.