come here, go there: link love

• Casey has a great post up about childbirth and the dreaded "N" word - I was moved. 
• I've mentioned Holly before, back when I featured honorable mention posts, and now I just have to send you to her site - she's the cutest little mama and baby #3 will be here any day! 
• I think the world is shocked to hear about Heather and Jon. 
• If only I could speak so eloquently about my girls the way Rebecca does about her twins - no one can touch her style of writing, no one. 
• I always leave Brittany's blog starving - she shares the best (and easiest and most down to earth) recipes! 
• Brandy needs some love - I miss her being happy and my heart is hurting for her. 
• Not only does Emma make delicious food, she's crafty, too! And I love her book reviews and suggestions. 

Other noteworthy stories:

• Obama kills SOPA -- never underestimate the power and the voice we have, online and in real life. 
• The cutest little DIY macaron coin purse -- I'd make one of these myself, but everytime I say the words, "coin purse" my mind just heads straight to the gutter. 
• America is awesome -- thanks to Sweetney for sharing!