BEYding time

Today is the anniversary of Doug and my good friends, The Beydlers. This is significant because (a) Brandon and Liz are amazing people with a beautiful family and hearts of polished platinum and (b) six years ago, or maybe seven but I'm nearly certain it was six, Doug and I were at a beautiful ceremony in which the bridesmaids wore elegant navy dresses and the groomsmen stood steady and tall in tuxes and the bride's makeup was flawless and, are you ready for this, it's a doozie, we...

went completely unnoticed to one another.

So there it is, another whacktacular twist in our little love story.

Weirdly PERFECT. Undoubtedly AWESOME.

Happy Anniversary Brandon and Liz!!!
You RULE!

a love like their's...

On this day sixty years ago my grandparents were married. Yep, 60. 6-0. Incredible. Not only were they married for six decades, they lived a love story. A real one. Fairytale-esque. Squabbles? Sure. Disagreements? Absolutely. I'm exaggerating? No. I remember Grandma and Grandpa being asked by the D.J. at my cousin's wedding reception what the key to being married more than 50 years was. I remember my Grandma answering into the mic something completely proper and socially acceptable like"Communicate and stay friends..." My grandma then walked up to my cousin and said, "...and keep things exciting in the bedroom!" Grandma! Whoa! The truth is that their model of unconditional love, acceptance, passion and support has had a profound impact on myself and my marriage. My gratitude, immeasurable. My wish, a love like their's for all.