Frosted Flakes: Valentines, Softball, and RPI Is Difficult to Understand

Happy Valentine’s Day Corn Nation! The ultimate in made-up, commercial, guilt-inducing holidays. While I despise the overall concept, I admit that I enjoy chocolate and wine. Sorry ranchdude for the spoiler, but after 21 years of marriage I’m pretty sure I know what I’m getting for a present. I’m not into jewelry or perfume. I’m an introvert, so going out on an evening guaranteed to include crowds is also not my thing. So... homecooked meal (he travels a lot and appreciates a fancy meal at home over eating out) and chocolate/wine it is. We’re boring I admit.

I like this way better than dating and guessing what someone else would like. We have some young, single people on the CN staff.…