I have never been one for quitters. I've never been one for "giver uppers." For flakes, for wimps, for half-hearted jokers who can't make a full motion. I have never been one for cowards.Then again, I've never been one for myself.Giving up is easy. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. Bam. You're done. All better. Staying, perservering,now that's hard. That's unbearable. But that's respectable. That takes...

To be honest, when I think of relationships, I think of flowers. I mean, who doesn't? Flowers are what a guy gives a girl on a date. Flowers are what a guy gives a girl when he apologizes. Flowers are given in the form of corsages and boutonnieres. Carnations are given on Valentines day. Roses are given on anniversaries. Flowers grow from seeds. The tiniest particle can blossom into colorful life....