Yesterday was our wedding anniversary. Crapcam got a workout. First we were in the park. I spotted this fallen and naturally split tree trunk and thought: ha, now I know how some woman first came up with the idea for a canoe:
Later, we went out for dinner. Well, actually we went out for drinks, then somewhere else for dinner. A few hundred yards from home we turned west onto our street and I felt as though the universe had punched me over the heart. The sky was on fire over the sound and mountains. Stunning. We pulled over and I took two photos, about three seconds apart. I wish I’d had a better camera but, hey, at least crapcam was there:
It was a truly lovely day: time in the park, time in the sun, time working on Hild, time–much much delicious time–with Kelley. Time is the most precious thing we have; I like to spend as much of it as I can with the best person in the world.
Our marriage is old enough to vote. It has no legal force anywhere in the world, but eighteen years ago we stood up before family and friends and promised ourselves to each other. And, you know what? That matters. It makes a difference. I’d like same-sex marriage to have some federal force, and I don’t doubt that one day that will happen. Meanwhile, our lives just get better and better.
Another very happy anniversary to you both. Seems like it was only a few weeks ago that you had the big dinner with awesome wine, gosh I hope this never changes. Happy daze
Sly
Sly, we have lots of anniversaries. Three main ones: when we met, when we started living together (i.e. when I moved to this country), when we married: June, December, September. So I'm hoping the federal marriage thing happens in March and we'll have the year neatly quartered.
Beautiful!
And yes, at least you had crapcam with you! :)
jennifer, We were driving along 3rd, heavy trees on both sides. The we turned and bam. I thought my heart would stop.
Awesome, heart-filled day… : )
Happy Anniversary to you both!!
The world turns. A good friend of mine just goe married this weekend. Elsewhere, you celebrate eighteen years of togetherness. Sometimes hope and joy just reach out and clutch at you – it makes me inordinately happy to hear of a relationship that has lasted for eighteen happy years, in the same moment that another begins that journey. Happy anniversary, I'm glad Destiny chose to crown it with such a spectacular sky!
Dar, thanks.
Alma, thanks. The best of luck to your friends.