Happy Valentine's Day, Indeed

Some interesting things happened at the beginning of this week, though I don't think that they got the attention they deserved in my hometown.

[BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  I recommend reading an article or two in order to familiarize yourself on the topic of J. Marion Sims.  I've provided the citation for the favorite one I've read at the bottom of this post.  I am especially fond of it, because it examines the issue without demonizing Sims, but without freeing him from any sort of blame; I think it could be considered as objective an article on the topic as can be expected by anyone.]

I saw what I fondly think of as My Valentine of 2011 while I was driving home from a friend's house late at night.  Sometimes, I'll go somewhere to study where I can be supervised and held accountable for completing my work on time, which is why I found myself driving back to my building around 4:00 in the morning.  I took the route that would put me past the SC Statehouse, since I prefer more heavily trafficked roads at night.