Happy Valentine’s Day From The Shattered Lens


It Must Be Valentine’s Day by Erin Nicole

Whether you’re single or if you’re in a committed relationship or even if you don’t care about any of that stuff, the Shattered Lens wishes you a happy Valentine’s Day!  Or, if you’d prefer, a happy February 14th!

(As for myself, I’m more than happy with a simple “Have a blessed Ash Wednesday.”)

Have a wonderful day, no matter what you celebrate!

It’s Love, Part 9


Happy Valentine’ Day!

Today is the day that we celebrate love!

Love isn’t always easy! As we all know, Valentine’s Day can be difficult when you’re single. Everyone around you is bragging about how in love they are and you just want them to shut up and leave you alone. If you are among those who are single today, do not worry and do not despair.  You’re not the first person to find yourself in this situation and you won’t be the last.  Though you may feel like you, you are not alone.  The path to true love is never an easy one to travel but the destination makes the trip worth it.  Even in the 1950s and the 1960s and the 1970s, Valentine’s Day wasn’t for everyone.

As difficult as it can be to find true love, it’s always worth the search!

So. if you’re alone or if you’re a part of a couple, if you’re single or married, in love or simply enjoying life, happy February 14th!  May it be a good day, no matter what it means to you.

Celebrate February With These Historical Romance Covers!


Welcome to February!

Since February is the month of love and Valentine’s Day, I wanted to help everyone get into the spirit by sharing some great historical romance covers!  Whether you call them bodice rippers or gothic romances, they prove that love, romance, and old dark castles have been with us through the centuries.

Here are a few of my favorites!

It’s Love, Part 8!


Happy Valentine’s Day! Today, we celebrate love! Love isn’t always easy! As we all know, Valentine’s Day can be difficult when you’re single. Everyone around you is bragging about how in love they are and you just want them to shut up and leave you alone. If you are among those who are single today, do not worry and do not despair.  You’re not the first person to find yourself in this situation and you won’t be the last.  Though you may feel like you, you are not alone.  The path to true love is never an easy one to travel but the destination makes the trip worth it.  To help you on your journey, here are some vintage romance comic covers.  Even in the 1950s and the 1960s and the 1970s, Valentine’s Day wasn’t for everyone.
And as difficult as it can be to find true love, it’s always worth it to look! So. if you’re alone or if you’re a part of a couple, if you’re single or married, in love or simply enjoying life, happy February 14th!  May it be a good day, no matter what it means to you.

Happy Valentine’s Day From The Cats and the Humans at Through The Shattered Lens


To all of our readers, Happy Valentine’s Day!

I’ve written a lot of version of this post since I joined TSL.  This year, the Flame-haired One just wanted to post a picture of Godzilla and King Kong shaking hands but I looked at it and I said, “meh.”  There are some things that only a cat can do.

Today is not going to be an easy Valentine’s Day for some.  For some humans, Valentine’s Day is never easy.   If you will allow a cat to be serious for a minute, many humans have lost loved ones over the past two years, due to the pandemic and everything that goes along with it.  Celebrate love and celebrate happiness but take a minute to remember those who might be hurting or who might be missing their loved ones for the first time.  It’s up to you, the humans, to do this because we cats probably won’t.

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about what you do or where you go.  It’s about loving what you love.  Some humans love other humans.  Me, I love Temptations snacks, playing with my toys, and sleeping 10 hours a day.  That’s what Valentine’s Day is all about to me.

Whatever Valentine’s Day is about to you, we all hope that you are having a good and a safe one!  Happy Valentine’s Day to all!  Be kind to those you love and never, ever forget the cats and the humans in your life!

It’s Love, Part 7


Happy Valentine’s Day!

As everyone knows, Valentine’s Day can be difficult when you’re single.  Everyone around you is in love and you’re just trying to find a way to make the day pass quicker.  If you are among those who are single today, do not worry and do not despair.  You’re not the first person to find yourself in this situation and you won’t be the last.  Though you may feel like you, you are not alone.  The path to true love is never an easy one to travel but the destination makes the trip worth it.  To help you on your journey, here are some vintage romance comic covers.  Even in the 1950s and the 1960s and the 1970s, Valentine’s Day wasn’t for everyone.

Yes, the path of true love is never an easy one.  But it’s out there and when you find it, it makes all of the trouble worth it.

Happy Valentine’s Day!