Show Notes for Friday, MAy 15, 2026

Holiday #1 of 4

Bring Flowers to Someone Day

Bring Flowers to Someone Day is that annual reminder that humans will do anything to avoid a real conversation, including handing over a bunch of plants that are actively dying on purpose. The idea is simple: take flowers to somebody—partner, neighbor, coworker, the guy who always “forgets” to Venmo you—and pretend petals are a personality. It’s not about romance; it’s about optics, guilt management, and buying yourself a tiny window where nobody asks what you’re doing with your life. Keep it classy, keep it brief, and for the love of peace and quiet, don’t attach a three-page note—this is a gesture, not a hostage negotiation.

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