Happy Valentine's Day!

Good Afternoon, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Happy Valentine's Day!

As you can see, there are four pictures; one from yesterday's post (of the Lady in pink, with the beautiful heart shaped face; antique champagne glasses & oyster plates in background); one with the youthful daffodils (Feb 2nd post, 'Monday morning with Daffodils!); and two 'fresh' ones. The robin is a photo image, and the other is a picture I took, of our two Valentine 'Ladies', two Valentine Teddy Bears (that Alan gave me), and two 'paperweight' hearts.

I like what Helen Keller said:

'The best and most beautiful
things in the world
cannot be seen or even touched -
they must be felt with the heart'.

Alan and I are giving each other our hearts; no Valentine 'gifts' However, I feel he is a 'gift' each and every day to me! Alan apologized to me for not bringing me flowers or chocolates this year; however, it is the genuuine heart that is treasured the most!

We had been included in a lovely dinner celebration tonight; however, we had to bow out. I told our close friend of our circumstances; and she was extremely appreciative for the TRUTH. Her comment being: 'that everyone is in the same boat'. Most of us have been caught as 'innocent bystanders'. The financial meltdown / trickling domino effect was caused by the 'greedy Madoffs' etc of the world! We all must have a 'FORGIVING SPIRIT', and Pray 'their' hearts will be touched with repentance and reimbursement.

The picture of the daffodils also shows 'The Delsey (Tissue) Girls'; a set of four Lady Head Vases. As you know, the Ladies provide a wonderful decorative flair throughout; can even be blended / mixed in with other pieces of 'collectibles'. Forgot to mention in yesterday's tidbitz post, that I really appreciate the beauty of certain FENTON 'coin dot' and / or simple 'ruffled' vases. You can see a few tidbit vases in the tiny magohany curio to the bittid right.

Tidbit - Being 'real' with a 'heart to heart' talk with a close friend, is uplifting for all those concerned. The bond of genuine friendship becomes even more heartfelt!

Bittid - 'Judge Not, Lest Ye Be Judged'. Even during these tougher times, one must remember those words of Wisdom.

Have to go out for a short bit. May be back in a tid. Alan and I are going to enjoy 'Al's Homemade Soup' for dinner tonight; his delicious recipe is in one of my Fall Blogs.

Also the poignant notes of a robin, touched my heart strings this morning. What a beauiful sound to wake up to! A 'heralder of spring!' The snow has pretty much melted here; however, may this photo image bring a bittidz of extra harbouring joy to those still immersed in the snow.

Once again, "HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!"

Peace and God Bless.