The Oldest Married Couple


My sister sent me an email today with this story: "My grouchy elderly neighbor, Mr. N, told me that he and his wife celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday night with a big family party. (They also have a million kids and grandkids!) He said it was the best night of their lives! He … Continue reading The Oldest Married Couple

Dating Disasters Lead To…


I could fill volumes with relationship disaster stories, they'd make a great sitcom script, stand-up routine, or sketch on SNL with Kristin Wiig playing me. Let's just say that from about 1999 to 2004 (when I met my future husband) there were a few disasters. Here are some highlights of first date disasters that would … Continue reading Dating Disasters Lead To…

Judy, Judy, Judy (Weekly Photo Challenge: Joy)


My sister Judy and I used to date; each other.  For quite some time, throughout much of our 30's in fact, we were each single.  Some on-line dating efforts proved occasionally to be fruitful but nothing so long-term that we had to give up our shopping, movies and dinner dates.  We accompanied each other to … Continue reading Judy, Judy, Judy (Weekly Photo Challenge: Joy)

Eight Years Ago, Today


This might be one of the easiest blog posts I've done over the 115 days I've been posting.  Today is my wedding anniversary.  I got married eight years ago, I was 42 years old (yes, that makes me 50 this year). We shared our wedding day with everyone in this picture.  More than just that one … Continue reading Eight Years Ago, Today