I’ve never said I was cool (or hip, or whatever the current terminology is).Not too many people in Rock County can honestly claim to be on the cutting edge, but at least I can admit I’m usually a few years behind the latest. For example, I just started watching "Sex in the City" reruns this year (so I’m a good four years behind in that) and I didn’t even know Gwen Stafani had a solo CD until the Grammies were on TV.Realizing this non-trendiness about myself, I am on a quest to catch up with the rest of society.Allow me to help you along the way, too.oMoms shouldn’t carry the free diaper bags. Sleeker options or totes are much trendier.oCell phone holders for women now come in the shape of purses that can be clipped to belts, bags or whatever.oFloral prints are in. But be careful not to dress like a sofa.oRay Charles, even though he’s dead.oWhite is the new black.oTweed jackets are a "must have."oWomen should wear tailored boxer shorts with the button fly.Now, if I can just find my poncho that’s apparently on the verge of being out of date, I’ll toss that.Is there hope?In honor of Valentine’s Day, which has just passed, I’ll share the following anecdote. It’s for all the women out there with non-communicative men who buy them funny Valentine cards or forget that chocolate is a natural mood enhancer. There just might be hope for better:A girl asked a guy if he thought she was pretty. He said, "No."She asked him if he would want to be with her forever, and he said, "No." She then asked him if she were to leave would he cry. Once again he replied with a "No." She had heard enough. As she walked away, tears were streaming down her face. The boy grabbed her arm and said, "You're not pretty; you're beautiful. …"I don't want to be with you forever. I need to be with you forever …"And I wouldn't cry if you walked away. I'd die."Wasn’t that a sweet thought? That’s my Happy darned Valentine’s Day to you.
