For about five months now, the sign outside the area Perkin's restaurant has read, "Do You Like Romance". (No question mark - I don't think they make question marks for those changeable letter signs.) Now, if this was meant to be some sort of teaser ad campaign, it's fallen way short. Most attention spans don't last near that long. Except, apparently, mine since I'm writing about it. On the other hand, if it's meant to promote Perkin's as the restaurant of choice for romantic interludes - ??? About the only romantic thing about that place is the fake carnations at each table. And the chocolate-chocolate chip muffins. So, gentlemen, if you are looking to impress your lady-love, please look elsewhere for a restaurant with a bit of atmosphere. Unless you believe that "Seduction begins in the mind", as put forth in the movie Dangerous Beauty. You just better be pretty damn smart to pull that one off.

In other news, Victoria's Secret wants to give me a free pair of panties. I know - can you believe it? All I have to do is take the postcard they sent me into my neighborhood Victoria's Secret NOW through November 17, 2002. (I bet I have to listen to a condo time-share sales presentation first.)