Travel, Eat, Repeat provides a great snapshot of one of this contributing editor’s favorite new bars/coffeehouses – the Blind Dog Cafe.

“Now I’m starting to think that life moves in circles and ovals and not in straight lines” is the operative line from the latest missive from the Being a Ballerina, Becoming a Gardener blog. The story is particularly compelling for anyone who has seen a curving arc in life.

Wolftrap Insider, the behind the scenes blog for one of this area’s cultural gems, gives us a great Q&A with the heart-stealing crooner Patrizio Buanne.

Stirrup Queens recaps a “news story that’s going to bother you.” S/he is right, but read it anyway.

Despite what my online dating profile might say, this contributing editor has a soft spot for feline fuzzy creatures. The Washington Humane Society urgently needs “Cat foster Families.”

Political commentator, Roland Martin, got into some hot water Superbowl Sunday when he tweeted some thoughts that were very easily interpreted as being homophobic/hateful towards gay people. Carlos in DC offers a very interesting defense of Mr. Martin.

Unpopped Collar shares a picture of part of the District at Twilight.

On the subject of pretty pictures, I’ve always been a sucker for anything from the World War II Era, particularly anything to do with romance. Red Nose took a snap of a letter her father wrote her mother during the War.

Fashion conscious bloggers will love the fall Burberry collection, as brought to you by Radar to The Scene.

Ever since I happened to catch this commercial, I haven’t been able to think about Endive Salad with out giggling, but Keep it Simple Foods has a spread that is nothing to laugh at.

I never thought I would say “Goat Cheese Pie” out loud, but Monday Munchies just posted a recipe for Tomato Goat Cheese Pie that I will be making tonight. Yum-O.

An Unexhaustive List of My DC Fears by All Day I’m Tay is a delightful read.

A secret restaurant in Columbia Heights? An odd tale. Three White Leopards.

First Week in DC: Impressions. Eryn wii is a new District resident.

The House History Man tells the history of the “dump of a house” he bought at 1800 Vermont Ave. NW in 1992 for $90,000.

Are DC’s planned streetcar routes in need a few tweaks? BeyondDC

Who Is Using Popularise? Young Adults on H Street. Urban Turf.

As we all know, our scrappy hometown Washington Nationals were once the Montreal Expos. Expos legend Gary Carter, who is also one of the members of the Nats’ Ring of Honor (and in your humble editor’s opinion, one of the best, most joyous and most fun-loving players in the history of baseball), lost his battle with brain cancer yesterday at the age of 57. Federal Baseball pays tribute to the man known as The Kid.

Follow your moon, and good things will happen. Thanks for the perspective, notarunner.

A big DCBlogs congratulations to I Want to Sing Like Sarah “Sassy” Vaughan!

Despite the inner six-year-old in me yelling “OOH! CAKE AT 7:00 AM!” and clapping her hands, Life in Pink’s reminder about breakfast really means that I should fight that instinct. (Drat.)

This one from fANNEtastic Food has it all: pretty pictures of food! Pho! Cherry blossoms! And, as if that wasn’t enough, a baby! The eye-candiest of eye-candy posts, if you ask me.

And to take us out this weekend, Good Idea brings us a little visual lesson in psychic grace, found, in all places, in a preschool. Have a wonderful weekend!

Yeah, I’ve only waited 25 yrs for this. Kissing and other disasters.

Car flattened near Dupont Circle. Photo. A news item you may have missed. Ghosts of DC.

Holla Back DC is now Collective Action for Safe Spaces. They explain the change here. There’s also this post about the incredible weirdness of some of the people living in the District: Really?

Pedal ‘n Purl is polite to the driver of a truck parked in a bike lane.

Ask Kelli: Obsessing About Office Mate. All Life if Local.

Nine Karaoke songs to avoid Like syphilis. Hilarity in Shoes.

The Hill is Home has a wish: Skating at Eastern Market.

Do You Respond to Blog Comments? Stirrup Queens

Hope everyone had a great Valentine’s Day, no matter how you chose to spend it!

As a non-V-Day palate cleanser, how about some VERY NSFW laughs regarding Scary Mommy’s amusing workaround for her phone’s autocorrect?

Now here’s a phenomenal way to keep spreading the love. Prince of Petworth points out that today is Adams Morgan Random Acts of Kindness Day. Even if you can’t make it to the neighborhood, I think that’s something we can all get behind no matter where we are in the metro area.

No matter the season, romantic comedies are everywhere. So much so that even non-fans of the genre (ahem, like your humble editor) can recognize the stock character types. Not Enough Tequila brings us a rousing sendup of the 6 basic ingredients of a “rom-com.”

Maybe it’s a day late, but who doesn’t love a good playlist? Thanks, Fuzzy Logic, for this all-emotionally-encompassing mix in honor of yesterday’s festivities.

And to take us out today, a pretty picture of hearty food from Keep It Simple Foods. Have an amazing Wednesday!

Happy Valentine’s Day, DCers! Whether your single, or in a relationship, or celebrating your thirtieth wedding anniversary, this sparkling cocktail from Decidedly Uncomplicated sounds like a truly wondrous addition to any evening in.

…And if you do have a valentine, and if you’re still racking your brain for a gift, try this suggestion, shared by Project Beltway.

Josef Brandenburg has recipes for some sweet Valentine’s Day treats that would make even the strictest of dieters break their resolve today… but that’s okay, because they are all healthy!

Something I’m sure everyone has fantasized about is meeting their favorite band. Eric Nuzum Dot Com got to do just that in his youth, and it made a huge impact on his life.

The entertainment world was rocked to hear about the death of one of the biggest divas in music, Whitney Houston. District Diva penned a thoughtful farewellto the singer, as well as a a few lessons we should all take note of.

Scroll through Mr. Darling’s photos from 2011. He takes photos of strangers — it’s very good work.

Question for the IRS: Can I claim my boyfriend that didn’t work all year? Soup is not a finger food.

DC Cupid’s Undie Run 2012. Photos. Snarkinfested.

Pocky and Pretz. How can you not love the dog photos?

Carlarjenkins makes her demands known at El Centro D.F.

What does “friend” mean in the Facebook era? Bilbo’s Random Thought Collection has some thoughts about it.

Random Friday facts. Fat Biscuit. An interesting collection.

Jeff-for-progress was a facilitator at the DC One City Summit and shares some observations about it.

As a lawyer prone to lapsing into jargon at every turn (sorry, y’all!), I got a huge kick out of this one. The One With the Red Stethoscope gives us a window into the linguistic fun that dating a medical student can be.

Pretty pictures of Italian food! Arugula-walnut pesto, courtesy of Macheesmo.

Because it’s a random kind of day, here are 10 random confessions from Doin’ the Grown-Up.

A story of feeling okay in your own skin, thanks to Learning to Fly.

Of suits and balance: a meditation from The Gold Puppy.

And to take us out this weekend – Valentine’s Day is probably the holiday most charged with emotional baggage in the whole year. So let’s skip all the single/couple angst. Let’s all eat cookies with Keep It Simple Foods. Have fun on the 14th no matter what you choose to do, and have a fabulous weekend!

DCentric commenters discuss: What To Call Gentrification By Non-Whites: Does Race Matter?

Photos, menu — everything to know about the new H Street NE place, Boundary Road. Frozen Tropics

DSW shoe store for Columbia Heights, reports New Columbia Heights.

Photos of a newly engaged couple. andrea hubbell photography.

The Rachel Comey midnight blue faux fur dress has a nice style to it. Current Boutique.

Malnurtured Snay says Blu Ray really does make a difference for Star Trek The Next Generation.

Meat-free week continues through Feb. 13. DC Vegan reports from the front lines.