I asked. He answered. He asked, I answered. We’ve been together ever since. Here’s how it happened. It began on the ferry ride back from Martha’s Vineyard. We’d spent a magical week. It was obvious that Something Was Happening. From there,… Read More ›
Marriage
WHEN TWO WORLDS COLLIDE – RICH PASCHALL
The Wake-Up Call, by Rich Paschall The day had finally arrived. Jon was on his way. George waited for the news that Jon had successfully cleared Customs in Miami and was getting his second flight on to his new home…. Read More ›
YOU CAN STOP HOLDING YOUR STOMACH IN! – Marilyn Armstrong
In every relationship, there comes a moment when you stop holding your stomach in. You realize you don’t need makeup unless you’re going out. A tee-shirt and sweat pants are fine. You can let go and just be YOU. Remember… Read More ›
RELATIONSHIPS CAN GET EASIER WITH TIME – BY ELLIN CURLEY
I believe that one of the benefits of age and experience is that romantic relationships should be easier than when we were young. When I was young and married for the first time, I was insecure and didn’t know how… Read More ›
BOSTON HARBOR FROM THE TOP – Marilyn Armstrong
BOSTON FROM THE TOP It was a wedding and I was all dressed up so I was NOT carrying a camera. Thus I found myself using my cell phone, not at all my favorite camera — it isn’t a good… Read More ›
BE JOYFUL! IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY!
When you’ve been married for a long time, there’s nothing new you can say that you haven’t said on all those other birthdays. I know this isn’t a great time for celebrations, … but we are alive and so far,… Read More ›
ME AND MY TRACTOR – Marilyn Armstrong
You may have noticed the old tractor in the middle of our garden. When we were trying to sell the house years ago, a couple of potential buyers commented that they’d have to have it towed away. I put a… Read More ›
IT SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA AT THE TIME – Marilyn Armstrong
Between pretty good marriage one and fabulous marriage three, there was unspeakable marriage two. To explain it by saying it seemed like a good idea at the time is not entirely true. I knew it was a bad idea. Not only did… Read More ›
HOW DID YOU MEET YOUR MATE? – Marilyn Armstrong
Fandango’s Provocative Question #60 This could be a very torrid post, but as Serendipity is G-rated, I’ll tell you a story. You are free to fill in missing details using your own rich imagination. This is perhaps more than the question… Read More ›
IF YOU SURVIVE THE WEDDING, MARRIAGE IS A PIECE OF CAKE – Marilyn Armstrong
When Garry proposed, I was shocked. That was not supposed to happen. He was 48. I was 43 and had been married twice. My first husband (still alive) was Garry’s best friend. It was (really) complicated. I had finally managed… Read More ›
RUMORS TO THE CONTRARY NOTWITHSTANDING, I DON’T KNOW EVERYTHING – Marilyn Armstrong
You’re probably shocked to know that there is another opinion other than mine which might be worth hearing. It turns out, I’m imperfect. I hate to admit it, but there it is. Life marches on but one must consider the… Read More ›
THE SONG IS YOU – Garry Armstrong
One of the great pleasures in my life these days is our car radio. Marilyn, in one of the most thoughtful of her gifts in this past year of discontent, signed us – me really – for Sirius Satellite radio,… Read More ›
DIRT – Marilyn Armstrong
My cleaning person was here yesterday. It was floor and shower day and right now, the house looks as good as it gets. I’ve been explaining to the dogs that they can’t be messy. If I’m going to pay for… Read More ›
SHARE YOUR WORLD – Marilyn Armstrong
Share Your World 11-4-19 QUESTIONS: What is the meaning of true love? I don’t know, but I think you know it when you find it. I could not possibly provide a definition. It’s different for everyone and even for a bonded… Read More ›
WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR – Garry Armstrong
If you’re reading this today, it’s the 29th of September. It’s the end of the regular major league baseball season. Two-thirds of the 30 big-league teams, who had April dreams of grandeur, head home to ponder what went wrong. It’s… Read More ›
HUSBANDS AND WIVES – UNIVERSAL CHATS – BY ELLIN CURLEY
THE TOILET SEAT ME – Honey, you left the toilet seat up AND you didn’t flush! TOM – I know. I did it on purpose. ME – What? Why would you do that? TOM – Easy. Because I knew… Read More ›
