Category Archives: Marriage

Just Bent?

After 50 years of marriage and three grown children, if there is one thing I have learned, it is that you cannot live your children’s life for them.  They and only they, must solve the issues that arise in their … Continue reading

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Committment

Good Morning, This last week we ushered in a New Year of 2014, but unfortunately is was fraught with the debris of 2013 storms. I have never been one that cared for drama in my personal life and even less … Continue reading

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36 Years & 36 Ways

Good Morning, 36 Tips for Staying Married 36 Years. Son Michael suggested this so, I will give it a shot.  Since Jeanie and I celebrated our 36th year of marriage, I guess he thought I might have some suggestions.  I … Continue reading

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Thirty Five Years

August 28, 2011 Good Morning,  “35 Years” Thirty-Five Years is a long time to be married, especially when the average length of a first or second marriage in the United States is just about 7 years.  Maybe it is something … Continue reading

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Three Score & Ten

Good Morning, Last Saturday night while out with Jeanie and friends, I was fortunate enough to meet an older couple that was celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary.  70 years!!! Are you kidding me??  During the evening I had seen them … Continue reading

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Christmas Letter 2009

Good Morning,  Well it is that time of the year when we get annual letters from friends and family.  It is a tradition of sorts to bring those who we otherwise do not see much of during the year, up-to-date … Continue reading

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War of the Roses

Good Morning, I consider myself pretty lucky, in a lot of ways actually and in recognition of such events when they occur, I have a little phrase I like to say.  “I’d rather be lucky than good lookin’’.  This is not … Continue reading

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