Valentine's: Test of willpower Within 1 block I encountered the following on my way to work:

West side of Michigan Ave: A besuited reindeer with feathered angel wings, handing out fistfuls of Hershey's kisses.

East side, Michigan Ave: A red-sweatshirted radio promotions street team, handing out even more chocolate.

In the lobby of my building: A wall of women, one per security gate, in red blouses handing out giant shortbread hearts, with nothing to indicate who was sponsoring them or why. (Go Red for Women!)

Between my office and the water cooler: 2 dozen Dunkin' Donuts.

Between me and the donuts: 2 boxes of Munchkins.

I would like to say I resisted these things. Or even one of these things. Yes, I would. 

¶ 11:35 PM