Am I a grouch because I hate "____" Day Holidays?

[NightWatcher]

I love my mother every day, not just a Sunday in May. I love my dad too, not just one day in June.
I just hate the "you're a schmuck if you dont buy a card" holidays. I helped my mom renovate a house last week and I will continue helping her out in the weeks, months, and years to come, as she "flips" houses and is a realtor.
Am I an ass if I dont get her a card on one day?
I will buy a card and take it to her, but I hate feeling made to do it by the Hallmark bastards.

bah humbug

[tigereye]

1. the men in my life buy me plants

but then I always need more plants!

I agree with you, although it is nice if someone else cooks that day! :rofl:

[MissMillie]

2. "one day"

Not buying her a card on this "one day" doesn't make you an ass.... as long as you buy her a card on some other day.

If you would prefer to boycott the greeting card industry and florists in the name of not giving away your hard-earned money to "Hallmark Holidays," fine. Make your mother a card or pick her a wildflower.

I see absolutely nothing wrong with making your mom feel extra special. You may do nice things for her all the time, but just once a year put in that one little extra effort.

I know of very few mothers who deserve less than that.

[Rabrrrrrr]

3. Especially since Mother's Day began as an anti-war movement

and now it's a bullshit "buy your mom one of our pricey cards or you are a schmuck!" day.

[electron_blue]

4. So why do it? Pick something different, or just call her up and tell her how wonderful she is.