February is the shortest and, arguably, the coldest month of the year. Although it is now associated with love and romance and Valentine’s Day, with its pink and red themed hearts, seen everywhere in the western world, in ancient Rome, it was originally located at the end of the year and associated with death and purification.
In fact, its name is derived from the Latin word ‘februum’ a thing used in ritual purification. Check out the preceding link for more interesting information.
And for a moving song about love and loss and renewal, listen to Josh Groban’s “February Song”.
For me, February is my birth month and, though I used to get quite excited at the thought of another birthday, the magic is pretty much gone as the aches and pains of growing older (and better … yeah, not so much) become more evident.
I thought I’d do something special for myself this year to celebrate. I haven’t decided on what it’s going to be yet. All the best to my fellow February-ites.
Cooking is Fun ... Really!! 
Hope you have a great month this February
Thank you.
Happy, happy birthday xxxx. I hope you really spoil yourself. Very pretty ring.
Thank you. Amethysts are the birthstones for February so I threw in the pic for some colour.
Happy February birthday, as you are not getting older, but getting younger, but wiser!
P.S. Your name is no longer top secret, I take it?
Oops… forgot to edit it out. 🙂
Thank you.
So you are still incognito, right?
Yes, I’m going to try. I’ve been online over 30 yrs. My research papers/references are under my real name but that’s all I really want to have online.
I certainly respect your privacy.
It’s just safer, I think. Thank you.
But of course!