Crushworthy memos

Crushworthy memos
The dreaded day is almost upon us. Valentine's Day. But this year, cast aside all the chocolate candy, chubby cherubs and wilting blooms, and give your pals (and crushes) something fresh and funny. Secret-admirer memo pads from kitschy cool company Knock Knock make it easy to spread the love without being cheesy. (It's a fine line.)
The pads are designed to look like those phone message slips ubiquitous in so many offices. But these memos are for much more than just recording run-of-the-mill phone calls. Instead, you can leave a little note that says "Someone likes you," then check off whether it's "as a friend," "for your looks," "only as a fantasy" or other options. You can provide vital statistics about yourself to help your crush guess your identity (male or female, tall or short) and even fill in a desired outcome.
The pads are about $4 at www.knockknock.biz, or visit the site's store locator to find stores in your area.
XBecky Sher writes this column for Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service. You can write to her at bsher@krtinfo.com.