Happy Valentines Day, everyone! You may be married so long that you jokingly respond, "Before the birth of Christ," when asked about the length of your union. Or perhaps you are so matrimonially challenged (multiple divorces) that your friends make over/under bets every time you tie the knot.

Maybe you plan to propose today...at a Buffalo Wild Wings, significantly buzzed, with the Ohio State/Illinois game blaring on a big screen behind your beloved. Many women will accept marriage proposals today, but I prefer to ponder scenes of refusal. "Give me a little time," she says. Then she spends the evening with her girl friends at a local bar, getting drunk on Appletinis while critiquing the entire relationship. She shares every unsavory attribute and idiosyncrasy: "Every fart smells like a rotten egg. If he pulls out a nose hair and it's really long, he comes running to show me. And he can't watch any romantic movie without laughing."

Be mindful and respectful today of those who have never, and will never, know true love. For example, some men in their 30s still live at home, do not work, and play World of Warcraft ten or more hours a day. Some women in their 30s still live at home, work at Wal-Mart, and would rather spend the evening eating ice cream and watching Lost. Image is everything in America, and some people are simply image challenged: grossly overweight, fashion disasters, socially inept, shy and introverted, or even mildly deformed.

Those in love today should also understand that it may be gone tomorrow. Love carries no guarantee. And unlike purchasing high end electronics, lovers are never offered a two-year warranty program.

And finally, let's give a warm Valentine's Day hug to all the pimps, prostitutes, and strippers of the world. I firmly believe that these folks are capable of love; all it takes is a simple twist of fate.

I am spending Valentine's Day with two people I love so much I would honestly die for them -- my daughter, Jasmyn Elaine (5), and my son, Rensie David (3).

Here is my college basketball Valentine's Day teaser:

7-Team 5-Point Teaser
Syracuse -2.5
Loyola Maryland +13.5
Miami of Ohio +5
Siena -3
Western Michigan +7
Georgetown -5.5
Montana -2.5