Thank you for the lovely messages yesterday! I forgot to mention that yesterday was the 21st anniversary of Don’s proposal of marriage. That came four years to the day after we met. We were getting ready to go to Kathy’s again and our dog Winston was outside in the back yard. We had left the door open. Suddenly, Don got down on one knee and proposed and I said yes and as we hugged, Winston came running in from the yard, jumped up, and joined the hug! Such a wonderful memory.
We did just what we wanted to do yesterday. We hung out at home, our favorite place. It was lovely.
We shared our memories of that day with each other. We remembered old friends, now gone – Kathy and Jonathan. We toasted each other in the evening with Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider.
It’s a big deal for us. Don had been married before when he met me. His memories of marriage were not happy ones. I had never been married. I never thought I would be married. I wasn’t sure I ever wanted to be. I was fine with that. I couldn’t conceive of 2 years with someone, let alone 25. Yet, somehow, we found our way together and these past 25 years have been the best of my life.
Lonesome Dove sitting on one of the power lines across the street.
I’m having lunch with Rick today. We haven’t seen each other for a while and it will be good to catch up.
We watched Casablanca last night. It has to be one of the best movies ever made. Perfection: screenplay, cinematography, direction, acting – everything.
And that’s about it. I hope your July 4th was a good one, however you celebrate.
I took this yesterday. There are even more flowers open today.
Okay, my friends. I have to get moving!
Happy Friday.
kathy in iowa says
sounds like a wonderful day … 25 years ago, 21 years ago and yesterday. carry on with only more wonderful days and memories ahead!
though humid, it was dry here yesterday so parades and fireworks went as scheduled. my family and i got together as we could for a casual, quiet day (except when people set off noisemakers after 10:00 pm). glad today is friday!
hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
kathy in iowa
Claudia says
Thank you Kathy! You too!
Wendy T says
Have the best day today, Claudia. I’m driving daughter back to college today. It was a nice unexpected four day visit. She’ll be home for the rest of summer in three weeks. Can hardly wait…
Claudia says
Oh, you must be so happy, Wendy!
Maureen says
Happy Happy Anniversary! 25 years is a big deal. My Hubs and I will celebrate 25 years in October this year. Congratulations and here’s to many many more! Cheers!
Claudia says
Thank you so much, Maureen!
Lottie says
Yes, happy anniversary! And what is the name of that plant in the last picture with beautiful purple flowers?
Claudia says
That is a hollyhock, Lottie! Thank you!
Linda Mackean says
So special that you found each other. Sounds like a perfect day to me. I read (yay) watered plants and had a great meal with my Mom and John. Easy day.
Claudia says
Oh good! You’re reading again!
Roxie says
Casablanca is one of my very favorites. I never tire of watching it!
Claudia says
Me either, Roxie!
susie says
Claudia, I am glad you and Don found each other. Wishing you many more happy years together. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
Claudia says
Thank you so much, Susie!
jeanie says
My internet opportunities are limited while I’m at the cottage but even though I didn’t comment on the other post, I read and loved it. It’s beautiful and so is this one. I love meeting stories and yours is so special.
Casablanca. Sigh…
Claudia says
One of the best movies ever!