It's Valentine's Day, so what better day to give a present to my fans (you in the balcony, I see you) and my critics.

The gift is one that will no longer keep giving in this space: After seven years of syndicating — 370 columns, every week since January 2001 — this is my last Creators piece. I feel a little sad, because it's part of the American Dream to become either a syndicated columnist or a game-show host. But I'm mostly glad because I'll save some time in the evenings ...

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