Good morning and happy Valentine’s Day! Here is a map of a woman’s heart circa the 1800s.

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A map of woman’s heart from the 1800s, equal parts amusing and appalling.

From the archives: A Valentine’s Day love song by Ray Charles

From 2004: Harvey Pekar’s Commentary on Valentine’s Day

Influence of Valentine's Day and Halloween on birth timing.

Science has apparently discovered why three of my coworkers share a birthday today.

From 2007: A John Waters Valentine’s Day Treat

Happy Birthday Terry Gross, Dave Davies, and Marty Moss-Coane!!!!

Groomsmen Cake (by RainieAnne)

jeffbradynpr:

How to make duct tape roses - Happy Valentines Day!

I hope Jeff Brady drops a dozen of these off at Fresh Air…(hint, hint…)

I’m wondering how my Valentine might take this next month….

The Dark Origins of Valentine’s Day

nighthalos:

I luv U NPR Science Friday.

Science Friday joins in the fun. (See Science Friday Valentine, NPR Valentines)

Bitter Pills For Bitter Pills: Five Essential Breakup Songs

From our not-so-optimistic-about-Valentine’s-Day-pals-at-NPR-Music: “So here they are, just in time for the clown-show of the heart that is Valentine’s Day: five bitter pills to swallow as you pick through the charred ruins of your life, deface your cherished mementos, and use the absorbent exterior of a Chipotle burrito to soak up your tears.”

I’m sorry. I just had to post another one of these. I’ll stop now. (Next project? A Carl Kasell paper doll?)

NPR MADE THEM. NPR MADE ALL OF THEM! Enjoy!! Happy Valentine’s Day and send your Valentine some love, NPR style!

A Mix: 67 Slow Jam Tunes For Valentine’s Day

Public Radio Themed Valentine’s Day Cards?

I have absolutely no artistic skills whatsoever, but I think it’d be really hilarious to make some public radio-themed old school Valentine’s Day cards. I’ve come up with these slogans but I’m sure there are better ones:

• Valentine…you’re like a breath of Fresh Air

• If I told you how much I loved you, I’d violate Rule 47 CFR Part 73 of the FCC Radio Broadcast Rules

• All things considered, I like you a lot

• You make me want to Lakshmi Singh your praises to the hills

• My love for you is Bob Boilen hot

Someone must have the Illustrator skills for this….