Every Valentine's Day, I pretend I don't care. Lik... -Elizabeth Flock

Every Valentine's Day, I pretend I don't care. Like many of us, I say I don't want the flowers or chocolates or a homemade card. How cheesy. I pretend that it's over-the-top to want the person you like to make you a ridiculously nice dinner, or do some showy gesture, ala John Cusack with the boombox in 'Say Anything.'

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Elizabeth Flock is an American author and journalist. She has written books and articles on various topics, including human interest stories and social issues, showcasing her talent for storytelling and narrative journalism.

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