Love and Links

Hi. How ya been?

February flew by and I didn't write a post about Valentine's Day, love, or angst. A few of my favorite topics. If you're still in the mood for that type of thing, here are posts from the past three years:

2011: V-Day BK [before kids]

2010: True Love

2009: February 1978

I'd at least like to spread a little February link love before the clock officially strikes midnight and March arrives. I have less than two hours.

One: Veronica, or V-Grrrl as she's known around the Internet, is a gifted writer, poet, photographer, and artist. She also happens to be my friend. :) She generously shares her talents on the lovely Compost Studios site. I purchased these beautiful handmade cards from Veronica a few weeks ago, and gave Chris one for Valentine's Day. Check out her work, and if you like handmade cards, Veronica's are something special and worth every penny.

Two: Photographer Justin Hackworth continues to capture gorgeous moments. You should subscribe to his blog, follow him on Twitter and Facebook, and keep an eye on the trail he's blazing. And? His wife Amy is a writer, blazing a trail of her own, parallel to Justin's. Watch these two.

Three:Darrell Driver's art speaks to me. I don't know what else I can say. PLEASE go to his site, click on every tab, view each piece, and return often to see new paintings and sketches. Visit Darrell's Etsy shop where you'll find prints at prices that I tell him are too low. His original work is available at art shows and via the contact information on his site. Buy quickly if you like something. His pieces are moving fast and one of these days, he's going to figure out he can charge much more.

And finally, with less than an hour left in February, it's probably no secret that...

Valentine's Day cake for Chris and my sons.