A post-Valentine's day valentine

It's the day after Valentine's Day, which makes it an appropriate time to say this:

I have the best friends in the world. Some of you I've known a very long time; others I just recently met. Some are real-life friends (I was going to say "brick and mortar friends," which actually is a pretty funny mental image); others I only know online and likely will never meet in person, though I'm open to that.

My best friend, of course, is the guy who has put up with me the most for the longest. He does most of the laundry and doesn't even bug me about my very OCD need to mute the speakers in my car before I turn off the engine.

To the rest of you: Thank you for cheering me up when I'm down, calling me even though you know I probably won't pick up the phone, and being there when I need a shoulder. Heck, you're even reading this, which means you subject yourself to my ramblings, as well. (Masochists!) I had no intention of naming names, but since we're in the blogosphere, I should send a special shoutout to fellow bloggers Smacky, De and Lauren -- as well as Monstee, wherever he may be -- for making me (and my blog) feel so welcome right from the start. I probably wouldn't still be blogging if I hadn't met you guys. You mean a lot.

Happy V-day, everyone, and much love. -ks