The last time we went out for dinner was our last anniversary. Tonight’s dinner celebrated our 33rd year — and isn’t that amazing. Phooey on everyone who said it would never last though actually, I only know one person who… Read More ›
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MID-MAY SHARING
Share Your World 17th May Time really is whizzing past. No matter what anyone says, I don’t think time is always the same. I can remember afternoons that lasted longer than a month seems to last these days. I’m pretty sure… Read More ›
A FLAVORFUL ANNIVERSARY
CHINESE FOOD WITH SCULPTURE This is our anniversary. Number 27. There’s a special gift that goes with 27. Not gold, diamonds, silver, or other expensive metals. No, this is the “sculpture” anniversary. I was thinking a really large bronze or… Read More ›
CELEBRATING OURSELVES – SHARING MY WORLD, SPECIAL HOLIDAY EDITION 2016
SHARE YOUR WORLD – SPECIAL HOLIDAY EDITION 2016 What is your favorite holiday? Our anniversary. I know it’s not a national or religious holiday, but that’s part of why I enjoy it. No pressure. We can do a lot, a… Read More ›
ANOTHER ANNIVERSARY – WITH CHRYSANTHEMUMS
I forget birthdays and other occasions. Not just other people’s birthdays. I have been known to miss my own and only realize a few days later that it had passed. Oops. Usually, I remember our anniversary. Last year was our 25th… Read More ›
THE ANNIVERSARY I ALMOST FORGOT
How quickly we forget. Today is the 29th anniversary of the day I returned from Israel to the United States. I knew this day had a particular meaning … I just couldn’t remember exactly what.
THE HAPPY COUPLE – FROM COOPERSTOWN TO YOU
We met him in the parking lot of the hotel. He was loading ice into his cooler. We were on our way to dinner. Garry was having trouble with the door lock (this place uses real keys!) … and suddenly,… Read More ›
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY SERENDIPITY — A QUARTER OF MILLION VIEWS
I wrote when I hit 200,000. Then vowed I’d wait until I hit 250,000 before I’d write again. I got here faster than I expected. During the past few months, Serendipity had lots of traffic, even during holiday periods which are typically slower. Meanwhile, my third blogging… Read More ›
I AM PROGRAMMED TO RESPOND TO THE NAME ROBBY
It’s your 24th wedding anniversary and you want to get something for your spouse. What do you buy when you’ve been married such a long time and the only things either of you need are things you can’t afford? Easy! You buy… Read More ›
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US
It’s 24 years of married life for Marilyn and Garry. Where did the time go? It seems just yesterday we were newlyweds. Sometimes, I still feel like a newlywed. It’s Monday, September 15th … and we would very much like… Read More ›
LOVE ME, LOVE MY TRACTOR
You may have noticed the old tractor in the middle of the garden. When we were trying to sell the house some years ago, a couple of potential buyers commented how they’d have to have it towed away. I put a… Read More ›
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, MOM AND DAD!
I intended this to be a Father’s Day tribute to my Dad. But my youngest brother, Anton, just reminded me it’s a double celebration. It’s William and Esther Armstrong’s 73rd wedding anniversary! Dad has been gone twelve years, Mom seven. But… Read More ›