For Valentine's Day I'm listening to The Magnetic Fields' 69 Love Songs. The Aussie introduced me to the albums last month when we were on a drive back down from Chicago and I've been fascinated with them ever since. They appeal to the part of me that loves good lyrics and the part of me that loves slightly obsessive detail about a subject. I'm especially in love with "All My Little Words," "Reno Dakota," "The Book of Love," "Abigail, Belle of Kilronan," "Time Enough for Rocking When We're Old," and "The Grand Canyon."

I hope everyone, single or coupled, has a wonderful Valentine's Day. Remember, I love you! Now go out and buy yourself a heart-shaped donut at the grocery store. You deserve it.

And remember, Valentine's Day isn't all about the killing. It's about the love.