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Which song makes your knees weak?

Isn't it romantic? Valentine's Day is approaching and we want to know about your song. you know, the one that defines you as a couple; the one you danced to all night long when you got married, went on a date or were making whoopie.

If you've got a story behind your song, whether it be funny, sad or romantic, we want to know about.

Send your story to Valentine Song, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928 or e-mail erica.cline@augustachronicle.com. Please include your name, age, address and telephone number.

Entries will be accepted until Feb. 6.

Differences can become perfect fit

Does your spouse yin when you want to yang? does he or she clean while you clutter, vote red while you ballot blue, or embrace the steak when you are very veggie?

We're looking for true stories of opposites attracting, couples that, despite extreme differences in opinion or lifestyle, have found a way to make love work. Send your stories to: steven.uhles@augustachronicle.com or call (706) 823-3626. The deadline is Feb. 3.

STUFF TO DO

Here's a look at some of your best entertainment bets for this weekend:

AUGUSTA FUTURITY: Cutting horse event through Saturday, Jan. 28, Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center, 605 Seventh St.; general admission daily daytime events, today-Friday, $6 adults, $2 younger than age 13; ticketmaster.com or augustafuturity.com; 828-7700.

BIRTHDAYS

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS: Actress Patricia Neal is 80. Director David Lynch is 60. Guitarist Paul Stanley of Kiss is 54. Bill Maher is 50. Actor Lorenzo Lamas is 48. Actor James Denton (Desperate Housewives) is 43. Singer Edwin McCain is 36. Actor Skeet Ulrich is 36.

REACH US

Contact Lifestyles Editor Erica C. Cline at: 828-2946 or erica.cline@augusta chronicle.com.