Today marks 26 years of marriage. Some good, some not; but always love has been present. Hubby and I have a tradition for anniversary. We dine at a different restaurant each year, and we share a bottle of wine. We keep the cork from the bottle, write down the year and restaurant, and keep the corks on a shelf to display. Our goal is to go over 50 corks.
Hubby and I live in a mixed marriage--he is a Republican, and I am a Democrat. He is conservative, and I am Liberal. He is agnostic, and I am a Believer (in my case, Christian). He is tall and thin, with dark hair; and I am short and "plump" and blonde (feel free to share your jokes.....).
Some people have told us we are crazy, and there are days when I agree. We met as a blind date that was not supposed to happen, as he was supposed to be set up with a friend of mine that did not want to go out. I did, met him, we fell in love, and here we are.
From the beginning there has been honesty and respect. There are many common goals. There are many common interests. We argue, listen, agree on some things and disagree on others, and move on.
So, tonight we celebrate again. What do you have to celebrate? Or...on the flip side, what do you want us to commiserate with you on? Do you have special traditions you've begun and continue? Are you friends or lovers of those that would make people think you are crazy?
Feel free to enjoy a glass of anniversary wine and join us. I'll be around for a while, then out for dinner, and then back. Tell us about your day, if you want. I'll be sure to let you know what I chose for dinner. Feel free to share news or just the boredom of life.