Happy V Day

It's tiny, pink, and perfect in its simplicity. It has evolved to serve just one purpose. If you touch the right spots around the circle, it will turn on to start quite a party. Fear not boys, you can have one too.

Yes, we're talking about my new IPod Shuffle. It was my Valentine's Day gift from Robin and I can't think of a more romantic gift. It has changed the way I think about working out. I used to run to feel good, stay in shape, breath in some fresh air. Now I just run to listen to my Shuffle.

Most new electronic gadgets seem too complicated, expensive and useless despite their purported usefulness. The Shuffle is different. It's extremely simple, relatively affordable and more practical than any other audio delivery mechanism around.

Thank you Robin. You've managed to surprise and delight me every Valentine's Day for 16 years.