linkapoolza...

I refuse to be ubercynical about Valentine's Day. I'm embracing the singleness and spending time being thankful for my friends and family. My good friend dickie reminded me this morning, when all else fails God has shown us the greatest love possible beyond any flowers or chocolates.

Unfortunately I didn't have time to really put any blogworthy thoughts together this weekend, but here are some thoughts from other people I thought were linkworthy.

1. Rob Bell... My Faith: Suffering my way to a new tomorrow ... cool piece on finding new direction when there's a disruption to our ultimate plan.

2. Lindsey Nobles... Nothing Says Happiness Like Valentine's Day... great blogger with an interview about embracing singleness.

3. Lolo Jones... tweeted this morning "Eminem & lil wayne Debut new Valentines day single.You luv birds should def add this to the play list for tonight" Check out their sweet single for some love in your life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFfsg-PhgmA

4. William Raspberry... Love's Dying Ritual... (you may have to scroll down a bit to get past ad) It's been six years since Raspberry posted his piece, but I read it nearly every Valentine's Day to remind myself what a mess the dating world is. It's crazy to think this is the way we operate... and that's not to say it isn't worse six years later.

5. Friends... I am blessed. Even when I think I'm not... even when I think I've been abandoned... I have a great circle of real, true friends. So this isn't linkable... but I just wanted to remind myself... it's great to be surrounded by friends on this lovey dovey holiday! :)