Tuesday, May 26, 2009

That's a Good Answer, In't?

If you have a moment, click on this link: Couple's 81st wedding anniversary
Frank says the secret to the longevity of their marriage is give and take. It is as simple as that. As I watched the video and read the story about their century of life and eighty one years of marriage, I could not help but feel in awe of them. They must have lived through much together and now they celebrate this landmark with smiles and bright eyes. As Anita has to repeat everything so that Frank can hear it and as they hold hands and giggle, they look content. And after all of the ups and downs, fights and make-ups, kisses and bruised egos, thoughtful actions and careless misdeeds, toilet seats left up and poignant moments, I believe that is all any of us can hope for? In't?
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  1. Katie WMay 26, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    I loved that...so sweet, and true. Frank, I miss your recaps! Won't you be documenting Jill's misadventures? How is everything, btw? I miss you!

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  2. AnonymousMay 27, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    Hey -- not on the topic of your post, but I just read this article: http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/05/26/tf.names.on.invitations/index.html
    and wondered if you've had any questions about how to address invitations. Personally, I do not like to address envelopes to Mr. & Mrs. His_First_and_Last_Name. I tend to skip using first names altogether.

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  3. AnonymousMay 27, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/05/26/tf.names.on.invitations/index.html

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  4. AndreaMay 27, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    Thanks, Anonymous. :) I can't say that I have 100% thought about how am thinking something like "Mr. John and Ms. Jennifer Smith," for example if the man is the main friend/relative and the woman has changed her last name - Vice versa if the woman is the main friend - "Ms. Jennifer Smith and Mr. John Smith." I suppose we will use Mrs. for those more old fashioned, but we won't be writing "Mr. and Mrs. hist first and last name," that much I know. Despite what "the Frisky" said, I do believe that names are tied up in identity to some extent. Language/labels, etc. do not exist in a vacuum. They mean something.

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