Tag Archives: Valentine’s Day

It’s Love, Part 12

Posted on by Dazzling Erin

Every year, I like to share some of my favorite romance comic books!

Starting in the late 1940s, many comic book companies tried to broaden their audience by publishing romance comic books.  These comics told dramatic love stories in which young women had to deal with issues of cheating, divorce, jealousy, heartache, and the search for the one.

It’s Love!

 

What is the lesson that we can take from these vintage comic books?  I think the main thing we can learn is that love is never easy.

But, even if he is a member of the establishment or has long hair, it’s totally worth it.  Right, Nicky?

They sure do look happy!  Happy Valentine’s Day!

Remember The Snake In The Grass?

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I’ve written about this before but do you remember this guy?

During the Victoria Era, there was a thing called a “Vinegar Valentines”  That was when people would send each other Valentines that, instead of proclaiming love, would explain why someone was still single or that they shouldn’t trust their current companion.  The Snake In The Grass was an example of the type of Valentine that people used to get back then!  People could even get this one custom made to change the human face of the snake to make sure that it resembled whoever was being accusing.

Can you imagine getting one of those on February 14th?  I’m glad we don’t do that anymore!

It’s Time For Romance!

Posted on by Dazzling Erin

Do you still need some help getting in the mood for Valentine’s Day?  Well, don’t worry!  I’m here to help!  Check out these classic romantic covers!  I defy anyone not be in the mood after romance after looking at some of these bodice rippers.

I was sad to learn that trade paperbacks are not being published anymore so we won’t be getting many more covers like this.  Luckily, the Internet will always be here to remind us of the time when the storm was tender.

 

A Scene That I Love: Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown

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I’ve seen Charlie Brown suffer through a lot of holidays but I’ve always felt especially bad for him when it comes to Valentine’s Day.  In this scene from Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown, he’s waiting at the mailbox for a Valentine from a “little red-headed girl.”  He’s never even talked to her.  He doesn’t know her name and she probably doesn’t know his.  She certainly doesn’t know his address.  How is she going to send him a Valentine?  Lucy could have been nicer in the way she put it but she’s right.  He’ll need a lot of luck.

Luckily, his loyal dog is there to shoot cupid’s arrows at him.

Happy Valentine’s Day From The Shattered Lens!

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

I know this holiday isn’t for everyone but it’s always been one of my favorites.  Love is in the air!  If you’re single, though, this can be a difficult day.  If you’ve just broken up with someone, this is the day when you just want to stay in bed.  Everyone’s been there!

If you’re celebrating today, I hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!  And, if you’re not celebrating, I hope you enjoy your Presidents Day weekend!

You’ve got this!

Music Video of the Day: Little Of Your Love by Haim (2017, dir by Paul Thomas Anderson)

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

As we approach Valentine’s Day, this music video from Haim feels appropriate.  Back in the day, Paul Thomas Anderson directed video-after-video of the Haim sisters walking around Los Angeles and it was the greatest thing ever.

Enjoy!

 

Music Video of the Day: We Have All The Time In The World, performed by Tim Beveridge with his Neophonic Orchestra (2009, dir by ????)

Posted on by Lisa Marie Bowman

What a romantic song. Of course, this was originally heard in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. It turned out that James Bond and Tracy didn’t have all the time in the world.

Enjoy!