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And, yes, we are still each other's best friend.
Update below the fold:
We took MetroAccess Paratransit to the National Gallery of Art and visited these exhibits:
1. Degas/Cassatt
2. Andrew Wyeth: Looking Out, Looking In
3. Masterpieces of American Furniture from the Kaufman Collection, 1700–1830
We ate lunch at the Cascade Café.
When we got home, I checked the mail. Surprise! A check from Mr. AOW's aunt, from whom we rarely hear because she is so elderly. She enclosed a note: "Just wanted to honor your marriage with a check. Enjoy!"
All in all, a wonderful day.
Congrats to both of you! A toast to many more!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulation to you guys, well done!
ReplyDelete__ CONGRATULATIONS, Mr. and Mrs. AOW! __
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary, my good neighbors,
A couple with a conscience and a heart.
Put down your burdens; cease all heavy labors;
Put up your feet. The party soon will start.
You’ve earned a break, a restful change of pace.
Before you pleasing prospects should expand.
It’s time to smell the flowers, leave the race,
Relax, enjoy the wonders close at hand.
Try an unashamed pursuit of pleasure.
Hope you’ll get what you have long deserved ––
Delight and deep contentment beyond measure
After all the years you both have served.
You mustn’t feel you need to act your age.
TO YOUR MARRIAGE now, we dedicate this page.
~ FreeThinke - June 17, 2014
FT,
DeleteSaved that one in my poetry folder!
Congratulations Mr and Mrs AOW!
ReplyDeleteMy sincerest Congratulations to Mr and Mrs AOW on this great occasion.
ReplyDeleteThe two of you are my inspiration (only married 35 years). Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThersites,
DeleteWhat a nice thing to say!
Their love stays fresh as morning dew,
ReplyDeleteEven after forty-two
Years of life in close proximity ––
A rare achievement in this vicinity!
~ Witman Gesshou ;-}
Apparently, they've felt no pain
ReplyDeleteAnchored to that ball and chain
For darned near half a century.
At this I look at wonderingly.
~ A. Fanne
True love is not about romance;
ReplyDeleteIts essence is more practical.
Singleness adds to the chance
You've made an error tactical!
~ Shurma Bave
Rx for a Successful Marriage from OGDEN NASH:
ReplyDeleteTo keep your marriage brimming,
With love in the loving cup,
Whenever you're wrong, admit it;
Whenever you're right, shut up.
Good advice from Ogden Nash.
DeleteCONGRATULATIONS YOU TWO!!! I don't know how you put up with him Mrs.
ReplyDeleteOdie,
DeleteOh, he's not so bad. Besides, I'm used to him. **smile**
A Very Happy Anniversary to you both! Being Best friends is the best kind of marriage. Hands down.
ReplyDeleteZ,
DeleteIndeed. Mr. AOW and I always have a lot to talk about. Friends talk a lot with each other, you know.
Best wishes, Mr. and Mrs. AOW.
ReplyDeleteHope you were up to a little carousing.
Carousing? Not exactly.. See the update that I just posted to the body of the blog post.
DeleteDegas/Cassatt, think I'd enjoy that myself.
DeleteHope you had a good time.
I prefer Cassatt's work to that of the work of Degas -- mostly, anyway.
DeleteThe exhibit was wonderful. I purchased the audio tour, and that audio enhanced the exhibit.
Congratulations to both of you!
ReplyDeleteThank you to the poet(s) laureate!
ReplyDeleteDon't tempt the poet(s) laureate
ReplyDeleteTo give you any more of it.
They might fill up the page
Till we die of old age,
Thus making a bore or a chore of it! }:-)>
~ Rhymesters Anonymous
WISHING YOU MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY!
Congratulations! An achievement in this day of instant marriage/instant divorce.
ReplyDeleteWe celebrated our 49th last week...and it's true: opposites attract.
Nice !!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary and a hearty Congrats. May you enjoy MANY, MANY more.
ReplyDeleteSome love's like fire
ReplyDeleteSome gathers dust,
But the best ––
And the greatest –– love
Endures like iron
Till it becomes rust.
~ Laurie Ette Avers
Congratulations! It will be 42 years for hubby and me in September.
ReplyDeleteI know you and Mr. AOW have really been through some tough times, health-wise especially. Came through it stronger than ever it seems. I'm so happy for both of you. Marriage isn't always easy.
Debbie
Right Truth
http://www.righttruth.typepad.com
AOW, we did, too. Cherish it. I miss it intensely. I hope it was a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteAll in all, a wonderful anniversary celebration yesterday!
ReplyDeleteMr. AOW and I made a memory.
This is a belated happy anniversary. I hope you still have some glow. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteBaysider,
DeleteThank you.