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So how's your Valentine's day been so far? Mine's a bag of mixed emotions.

You see, while out and about today, getting things done here and there, my lovely little car was brutally violated as someone broke through a window and proceeded to rifle through my belongings, helping themselves to things like my Wallet, Credit Cards, my cell phone... you know, important things. They even took the cell phone CHARGER. A thief that thinks. How nice. No funny little card though.

It got me thinking though. Besides the obvious, why the heck did I leave my wallet in the car, discussion... I imagine there is a rise in these kinds of crimes right now, with the economy being what it is. What kind of guy or gal did this? What is their situation. I was gone such a short about of time that I likely had the CCs canceled and the phone reported as stolen before they got to the 7/11 across the street, so other than a short cardiovascular workout, it was completely fruitless for them to do this.

Don't get me wrong, I would seriously like to find the person that did this and drive them around town for a while... dragging from a rope behind my car, tied through the hole that used to be my window.... but still, it makes you wonder.

It also makes me wonder how much MORE of this we will see over the coming months and years. Poverty and hopelessness are powerful motivations for crime. And despite the campaign of "hope" I am seeing more hopelessness out there in the World than ever. Except for the very HOPE of Survival, maybe.

So I HOPE that Mr or Ms Burglar had fun going through my things and I HOPE that I manage to run across them because I would really like to have my wallet back and my phone and my contact list and other personally important things. They can keep the credit cards, I really don't need those any way.

And I HOPE that you all have a thoughtful and respectful Valentines Day. Give Thanks for your loved ones, your spouse, your family. Try giving a card to your Kids as well as your spouse.

Remind them that in these uncertain times, that your love and support is something that they need not HOPE for... that it is something they HAVE, unconditionally, eternally.

Scott