A miniature Cupid figurine with wings and a bow shooting arrows at a heart-shaped target with concentric red and white circles. Several arrows are on the floor. Text on the image reads: 'Still Missing the Target Yet Still Hopeful', 'Valentine's Bonus Series 2026'.

The Valentine Bonus Series

Love, Cynicism & Still Hoping

A Valentine series for people who’ve loved hard, learned slowly, and still haven’t stopped paying attention. Six essays on love, cynicism, boundaries, and the quiet hope that refuses to stay quiet.

This series includes:

  • Six weekly Valentine essays (posted Wednesdays)

  • One Friday the 13th wrap-up on bad romantic decisions

  • A Valentine’s Day coda that admits hope hasn’t left

Each post stands alone — but together, they tell a bigger story.

Beyond the Roses
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Beyond the Roses

Valentine’s Day shines a spotlight on love, but the real romance is built in quiet, everyday moments. Discover why lasting relationships thrive beyond chocolates and flowers, and how showing up matters more than a single grand gesture. It is the gold that holds love together. Celebrate true love—today and every day!

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