Oh, was that a romantic moment? I missed that.

In honor of Valentine's Day today, let me share with you my paralyzed and unresponsive sense of romance.

At the Austin City Limits Music Festival in 2013 Saturday night closed out the concert in pouring rain. It was an invigorating down pour after a hot day in the sun under the influence of adrenaline and live performances. It was dark, the music was playing, the rain was coming down hard and I was with a handsome man. So, what do I do? I took great pleasure in grabbing... my poncho. I knew I carried that all day for a reason!

Sadly, like on so many other occasions, the emotions fizzled out so soon: the moment was ruined when the rain soaked right through my cheap pocket poncho.
Heart break.

Our lovely Hostess in Austin picked us up afterward so that we would not have to walk too far in the rain. She asked how the night went with the storm and my handsome companion noted all the other people kissing in the rain. "Oo romantic!" the lovely Hostess immediately responded.

O wait. Is that the vibe they were getting? Romantic? Cuz I got seriously hung up on that poncho.

Couples kissing in the rain

Couples dancing in the rain

Oblivious me in the crowd

Check out my YouTube Channel for more videos from the concert!