Thursday, July 19, 2012

Us

Catalina Island, 20?? (a while ago)

Who are these people?  Oh, it's us.  A long time ago.  We've changed in some ways, but the best parts have remained intact.

He asked me to marry him, on this day, ten years ago.  We were on Angel Island with a wet picnic blanket, sandwiches from Molinari's, and a half bottle of Chianti.  I said yes. 

Best decision I ever made.

loves

24 comments:

  1. I'd have wanted to marry both of you if you had those hats on. Long may you continue to change and stay the same - together.

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  2. Oh happy day! You both look adorable.

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  3. Do you still have the tiger hat? I hope so. I raise a glass to you both
    love from hot Rome x

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    1. I wish. The hats were only borrowed while in the tiny airport shop that day.

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  4. clearly, you are kindred spirits. If he is half as adorable and smart and thoughtful and well-read as you, he is a keeper... May you wear funny hats together in old age.

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  5. What a lovely post. Many more men must have asked you to marry them while you wore that hat.

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  6. I love the silliness of these shots. What a great post with a lot of heart.

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  7. Reading "How to Write like Chekhov" and came across the following and thought of you:

    There is no need to chase after a crowd of characters. Only two should be at the center of gravity: he and she. -- Letter from Anton to his brother, Alexander Chekhov, Moscow, May 19, 1886

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    1. I like it, Rachael. I'm going to take a look at your book.

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  8. so sweet! hope you both have a wonderful day.

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  9. Such fun pictures. Well done on your good decision!

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  10. Fantastic photos, and wise decision.

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  11. was it the rabbit hat perchance that swayed your decision...? great photos, and a sweet memory - happy anniversary!

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    1. Oh yes, Annie, once I saw him in the rabbit hat I was smitten.

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  12. sweet hilarious charming
    and wise!
    cheers to you both.

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  13. So wonderfully matched. Cheers to making great decisions!

    ps. Thanks for visiting me, you have effectively flushed out a lurker. Lovely to 'meet' you. : )

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  14. I'm glad that such different personalities found harmony in each other's company :)

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  15. I adore these pictures. And the story you have shared behind them. Here's to wise decisions.

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  16. I love getting a glimpse of your whimsical side. It's good to look back and see light and happy memories!

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  17. brilliant.

    sounds like it was the perfect day - and i LOVE a man in a bunny hat.

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  18. how beautiful! love that last sentence :)

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