Tomorrow is mine and Dorothy’s 50th wedding anniversary.  That is a pretty nice accomplishment for two people who no one gave a chance of lasting anywhere near that length of time.  Goes to show you that concensus of opinions are not always what happens or what should happen. 

We, like most of you, had good and some trying times.  Happily the good far exceeded the ones that were less than good.  We made it because we loved each other and cared for our families and our friends. 

We are going to Galveston today for a bit of a respite from me working on tax returns and hopefully have some good meals, look at many shops and finger a vast amount of merchandise.  I imagine we will se more than one art gallery, jewelry store or whatever else they have there that will attract tourists.  I can only hope that Galveston is a forward thinking city that provides a number of benches for husbands who would rather watch people than products.  Maybe there is a bench right in front of the Victoria Secrets store.  Hey, I been married 50 years, if that doesnt allow you a look, then I should have joined the army.  Had I joined the military instead of getting married, after 50 years I would have probably been a retired general.  If you work for a corporation for 50 years they give you a lapel pin or a gold watch.  I will be happy with a card.

I wont take pictures of the anniversary night if ya’ll dont mind cause I am sure we will be asleep by 10pm and as usual wake up around 5am.  I am taking a bit of work so I will have something to do from 5 until the time the stores open.

G