'Tis the Season for Love

Happy February, y'all! This is one of my favorite months because, well, I'm a romance writer. As such, I do believe in the positive power of love to make a difference, and I see it in action in myriads of beautiful ways in life.

Besides Valentine's Day, this month is also when I celebrate landing my own West Texas cowboy (click the link for my Cowboy & Princess story).


February is also home to a pet project of mine: The annual Valentines Lunch at the Soup Kitchen. A diverse group of volunteers -- young and old, from different racial and ethnic groups, different religious affiliations, different parts of the world-- come together to host a lunch. The soup kitchen is transformed into a magical, happy place and everyone gets to munch on chocolate-dipped strawberries and listen to classic romantic songs, often dance even. Love and food are basic human needs, so what better way to celebrate Valentine's Day? 


Now, one of my favorite parts of Valentine's is receiving handmade Valentine's from my kids. Each one I receive is full of love and care, and makes my heart expand in gratitude.

The Valentine's Card my daughter made for her late grandfather, my Dad.

All of these happening replenish me, infuse me with positive vibes and make me believe in love. So, to celebrate, I'm taking part in the  Fools for Love Blog Hop. Click the link for more giveaways and fun!
http://foolsforluv.blogspot.com

And I'm giving away the beautiful collection of love poems from the mystic poet Rumi on February 16th as All you have to do is leave a comment between NOW and Feb. 14th, and one person will be randomly picked. PLEASE leave your email or twitter handle,so I can contact you!

Here's a taste:

WHERE YOU LOVE FROM

Look Inside and find where a person
loves from. That is the reality,
not what they say.
Posted by Rashda Khan at 7:23 AM
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25 comments:

  1. RebeccaFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    Love this post, love your February traditions, and love Rumi! <3

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  2. NatachaPFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    I'm generally not big on Valentine's day but this is cute and sweet! Have heard wonderful things about Rumi too =)

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    1. Rashda KhanFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:44 PM

      Thanks, Natacha! I love the way Rumi viewed the world, and his ability with words. :)

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  3. Chelsea B.February 1, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Awww how lovely. Valentine's Day is such a sweet time of year. People can really suprise you when they want to.

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  4. Laurie GarnesFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    I love your Cowboy and Princess story!! You guys are amazing.

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  5. Rashda KhanFebruary 2, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Thanks you Chelsea & Laurie, for your kind words and for visiting! :)

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  6. Mary @SweepingMeFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    I love the colors and just the romance of the day!

    Mary

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    1. Rashda KhanFebruary 2, 2013 at 1:01 PM

      Me too! I think all the Valentine's decorations make the entire month so cheerful! :) Thanks for visiting, Mary!

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  7. MeghanFebruary 2, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    mestith@gmail.com

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  8. UnknownFebruary 2, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    Thank you for the chance to win! What a great book! saltsnmore at yahoo dot com

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  9. ForettaFebruary 3, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    Thanks for the contest!
    forettarose@yahoo.com

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  10. Rashda KhanFebruary 3, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    You're so very welcome! Thanks for visiting, Meghan, Erika and Foretta. Good luck!

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  11. CBartonFebruary 3, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Books of Poetry are classic Valentines gifts. Thank you for the giveaway.

    cmucha319@yahoo.com

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  12. TammyFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    thanks for the giveaway
    pademe_lee@yahoo.com

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  13. Rashda KhanFebruary 7, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Good luck CBarton & Tammy!

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  14. Rashda KhanFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    I think Angels Cove left this comment on the wrong post by mistake, so pasting it here:

    happy valentines day and i love these hops they are so much fun angelwolfmystic@yahoo.com

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  15. Ellen ThompsonFebruary 8, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    Thanks for the great giveaway!

    thompsonem3 at aol dot com

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    1. Rashda KhanFebruary 8, 2013 at 4:55 PM

      Thanks for visiting! Wishing you a wonderful Valentine's!

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  16. UnknownFebruary 9, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
    elizabeth @ bookattict . com

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  17. bn100February 9, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway.

    bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  18. BeckeyFebruary 12, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Thanks for sharing the great post :)
    and being a part of the hop

    BeckeyWhiteATgmailDOTcom

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  19. BookLadyFebruary 12, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway. Happy Valentine's Day!
    bhometchko(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  20. nayjfFebruary 13, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    Thanks so much for the giveaway!

    Antane

    @Antane_A

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  21. Rashda KhanFebruary 17, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Hi Y'all! Sorry I'm a day late posting...but was totally busy at the Soup Kitchen yesterday...we fed about 150 people! Woot!

    And now, for the winner: Elizabeth aka Book Attict! I'll be contacting you! :)

    Thanks everyone for visiting!

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