This is a photo of SWMBO (Judy) and I celebrating the anniversary of our wedding day.
That jolly lad seems to have a darker head of hair and beard.
And he's holding a cigarette in one hand!
They both appear . . . well . . . younger.
They were.
This was our 20th wedding anniversary in a village called San Antonio Tlayacapan in Mexico.
We caroused with a crowd of some 20 or so friends.
The year was 1991.
Yesterday we quietly celebrated another anniversary.
Our 54th as a married couple.
The beard is whiter and so is the hair.
As we remarked on the event we noted that there have been some ups and downs to this marriage.
But somehow it and we have endured.
So yesterday we were just the two of us.
Judy cooked a pork tenderloin and roasted sweet potatoes and, of course, made a wonderful salad of chunks of cantaloupe and mango.
We opened a bottle of Prosecco but unlike in those heady years of our youth we only drank about half of it.
We both quit smoking when we returned to "the States", over thirty years ago.
With age comes some wisdom and a certain calmness of spirit.
As well as a deepening love.
Ahh, how lovely. Congratulations!
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DeleteCongratulations to 2 of my favorites! A pretty great accomplishment in this day and age. The Beaner and I hope to follow in your footsteps!
DeleteThanks to the both of you. Keep on keepin' on.
DeleteMy best to you and Judy. Congratulations!
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DeleteCongratulations on your anniversary!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carol.
DeleteHappy Anniversary to you both! Congrats.
ReplyDeleteThank you, RP!
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DeleteCongratulations to both of you, so fortunate to find someone worth keeping hold of for life ♥️♥️
ReplyDeleteYes indeedy. Thanks!
DeleteCongratulations. What a lovely post.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Pixie.
DeleteJudy is so beautiful in her lovely earrings! Congrats on your anniversary and wishing you many, many happy years together!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ellen.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to two of the most creative creatures created. You've live your life like a piece of art and have celebrated with joy. Plus with Judy you two have eaten with gusto. Cheers! tc and Lana
ReplyDeleteWow! Thanks for those over-kind words and your friendship.
Delete54 years! Quite a milestone. I sure like that picture, you both look full of mischief. Marriage isn't for the faint of heart but you two have pulled through to the calmer waters. My very best to you both!
ReplyDeleteSusanna, thank you very much. We were much more mischeivous "back in the day"! 😈
DeleteHappy 54th. I'm sure many people stop and look back and say how did we makes it. we all have ups and downs
ReplyDeleteThanks, Red. Yes we do.
DeleteWhat a lovely photo! I'd make that into a wrapped canvas print!
ReplyDeleteWell maybe of Judy but I look kinda geeky!
Delete54 Years! Mind blown. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteAnd don't tell her I said so but this J's 3rd marriage!
DeleteCongratulations, and best wishes for many more.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tom, or should I say merci.
DeleteYou both look very lovely. Happy Anniversary.
ReplyDeleteWell we did 34 years ago, when that picture was taken. Thanks, River.
DeleteHappy Anniversary, we get better with age.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure about better but thanks anyway, Travel.
DeleteHappy Anniversary! What truly beautiful photos celebrating 54 years of love. (NewRobin13)
ReplyDeleteAs noted above, that's a very old photo but thanks anyway!
DeleteCongrats on your anniversary. You must be really good at obeying!
ReplyDeleteLOL! I have learned, Val, I have learned. Thanks.
DeleteHappy anniversary! Yes to deepening love. Quieter but deeper.
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You've got it, Linda. Thanks.
DeleteHappy anniversary. And...although we are only half way to your years, I know that it is true...things mellow as we age. We've had quite a few changes in the past few years, but still, we move along.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debby. Yup, just gotta keep movin' along.
DeleteI am a bit late to the party Bruce and I am sorry that I did not buy you a present but I would like to wish you and your bride a very happy 54th wedding anniversary! It's a hell of an achievement.
ReplyDeleteNot to worry, Neil. Thanks for your good wishes.
DeleteHappy Anniversary! Your wife looks like a model; you are a lucky guy.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, I am.
DeleteHappy anniversary!
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DeleteCongratulations on your 54th wedding anniversary! It's a beautiful inspiration and celebration of life.
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DeleteAll the best to you, Happy Anniversary 😊
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Deletethecontemplativecat here. Congrats on your 54th! Our anniversary will be #53. It amazes us still that we are old and have been together all this time.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I know what you mean. I still get fooled from time to time into thinking i am the young guy in that photo. 👴 😄
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