56 years

 Today was our anniversary

    A lot has changed over the 56 years!

    Back then  no internet, cable, e-mail...... it was a simpler time for technology.

    There was a war going on.   Man had landed on the moon for the first time.  The Cubs went into a swoon and the Mets got hot.  

    We were married in St. Paul Episcopal Church in DeKalb, a church we still attend when possible.  That means not often, but our attendance is pretty good for evening services!

    We had a reception in the unfinished church basement.  For our 50th anniversary we had a reception in the beautiful fellowship hall.

    We are far past the day of buying  presents for each other.  Seems we both have enough.  We did exchange cards.  The funny thing is I got her the same card brother Bob and SIL Anita sent!  I know I bought mine a while ago,  but they are in Florida!  I don't know how location affects things.

    The girls came over for supper, along with Steve, Greg and MK.  I grilled meats outside, well, inside the garage.  I think the car will have a strange odor for a while.

    We had cake that Julia made,  and corn casserole Emily made, and cheesy potatoes MK made, and talk. and laughs...... it was a nice way to celebrate.,

    The big celebration will start tomorrow because I am winning the huge lottery tonight!  I say that every time, but you have to believe, don't you?

    When I did my Dark Stories history walk a few weeks ago, I told about the first Presbyterian minister in Rochelle.  He was walking during a rainstorm and got killed by a lightning strike.  I think those same odds apply to winning the lottery.

    But I gotta dream.

    Anyway, it was a good night.

    Especially a good night to stay inside.  The temp right now is +3 but it feels like -12.

    Damn cold.

    Maybe I'll just charter a jet Monday and head to a warm  spot.

    Or maybe I'll be hit by lightning.

    We'll see.

Peace and Love