Low hangs the moon, it rose late,
It is lagging- O I think it is heavy with love, with love.

O madly the sea pushes upon the land,
With love, with love.

-Walt Whitman, from Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking


Happy Valentine's Day!


Or, to Heather, and some others, Blessed Lupercalia.

"One nice thing about Lupercalia is that the love and caring shared isn't focused just towards romance and passion. If a man or woman has no significant partner or perhaps just lost someone, they aren't going to feel good about a holiday focusing on that aspect of love. Lupercalia encourages that you show honor and love for your partners, your children, your parents, and your friends."

-Yasmine Galenorn

This is the best thing about this Valentine's Day.

Marriage is love.

I know the right-wingers will try everything they can to invalidate these unions, but the courage and love and sharing-- it really is so touching and inspiring. Go San Francisco.