Drabble by Kevin Fagan for February 12, 2024

We pick the best card out for each other, read them; then put them back on the display rack……

We gave each other the exact same card one year. I started laughing before I even got the one from him out of the envelope.

Sorry, I’ve used the free ones from the mail from people seeking donations. I haven’t purchased a card in years, NOR had people that sent me cards…I’m good!

I’d rather skip the card and pick out the restaurant he takes me to.

I always did. And my present. And a balloon. Ever since the sleeveless red and black striped turtleneck incident. ( really happened, it was for my birthday)

We recently had a nice anniversary, but for the first time together forget to get cards for one another. 2 months later my wife has a cold on her birthday, I gave her a combination Birthday/get well soon/belated anniversary card. If only I had waited a week, I could have drawn a heart on the card, and added Valentine’s Day to the list.

Thankful for the iPhone. I take a picture in the Hallmark Store and text the card to the wife. So romantic.

Ralph is biding his time until Thursday when the candy is half price.

Ralph’s learned a thing or two being married as long as he has…

At least Ralph has the good taste to send a card and not a stupid text or emoji

Or at least PICK a card!!

I’m a terrible card chooser. My husband is the best.

I think that’s an excellent idea! Since I’m totally alone, I can buy my own!

We don’t bother buying each other cards anymore. We both agreed it was a bit pointless. There are more important ways to show how you feel about each other than a card. We also buy our own birthday and Christmas presents. That way we both get what we actually want and the stress of trying to find the right gift for the other is gone. We do get each other a small gift that’s a surprise. We’re a fairly pragmatic couple.

My wife HATES hallmark holidays. If I got her a valentine’s day card, she might throw it away without opening it.

First year since I came out, not a lot of choice

Aaaaacckk!

Then he better have something of a surprise other than the card SHE picked! ☺️☺️☺️❤️❤️❤️

Why does the word “controlling” leap to mind?

Wow if I pulled that one on my wife I’d be sleeping with the Chickens

I always try to make my own cards. I have done over the last half century. At times someone would remind me of a card I made them, how special it was for them to receive it and how the still have it stored somewhere safe. One woman told me she carefully took the Poinsettia from a card I made her for Christmas and taped it to a Christmas gift for someone special. That made my heart soar.

well, she found it, read it…you’re done! you don’t even have to buy it!

But there’s the thrill of the hunt.

Is Ralph wearing socks?

Ralph probably won’t be winning any romance awards this year…

I have the same thing going with my wife and her Christmas and birthday gifts.