Happy Valentine's Day

Mumkiss    16x12   acrylic collage

I spent a lot of years single so I choose to think of Valentine's Day not as a romantic/lovers holiday but a day to appreciate the people I love--partner, daughters, relatives, wonderful friends.

We had a doe that raised triplets in the back yard a couple of years ago. One ran up and snatched a quick kiss. It was a sweet if fuzzy photo. I don't think it really works as a painting. Ah well!

Happy Valentine's Day

One thing I tell people is NOT to get married on Vaelentine's Day. If your marriage fails that holiday becomes exceptionally bitter and mocking to you. However, I learned to look beyond "romantic" love and appreciate other kinds of love.

The love of daughters. I am so fortunate to have a couple of WONDERFUL ones.

The love of good parents. I had a pretty idyliic childhood. I was lucky.

The love of good friends. I don't have many friends, but the chosen few are magnificent! And have gotten me through tough times.

The love of pets. Unconditional! Especially, those that aspire to be lap dogs.

But, again, I am very lucky and have my little cheesecake making pal....

A special Valentines greeting for all my followers and people who leave comments. You all mean a lot to me.