<em>I love, love these cards by <a href="http://www.hellolucky.com/all-greeting-cards/seasonal-greeting-cards/valentines-cards.html?limit=all&amp;p=1">Hello Lucky</a> -- they're sweet without being sappy. Or tacky</em>

It's really easy to be cynical about Valentine's day. It's been hijacked by the marketers, as has every other holiday. Bah, humbug!

But this year I'm fighting my cynicism by going back to the basics. I'm taking it as a reminder to tell those I love that I do.

It doesn't take much, and you don't need to wait until February 14. No need for roses and chocolates or cheesy valentine's day scenarios.

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