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Anybody know a good florist? This week, I'll be celebrating both Valentine's Day AND my 13th wedding anniversary by heading to Maryvale, Arizona for six weeks of Spring Training! Don't worry, I'm only slightly in the doghouse. After all, it was my wife, Michele, who pushed the final chip to the middle when this Brewers job was on the table.

I'd love to tell you she did it because of her passion for baseball. But, no, Milwaukee was a "go" with my wife because she loves the schools, the seasons, and the people. Truth is, my bride doesn't know much about sports at all. She's an educator, a bookworm and a great equalizer in this fanatical, sports crazed country. She has met some of the most famous people in the sports world, completely oblivious and unimpressed with career accomplishments or public standing. It cracks me up when she's says things like, "That guy, Doug (Melvin), seems nice...what's he do?" She likes Mike Maddux because he knows a lot about the public school system and the real estate market in the Milwaukee area, even though she's still not sure what position he plays. Nope, talk of Bill Hall or Jeff Suppan will be returned with a blank stare, followed by a properly placed "and..."

Brian Anderson's House of Blogs: A Love Story