marriage

My Celebration (MM #2019)

I’ve never been a person who cared much about their birthday. I’m not sure why, but it’s not a big deal. My celebration happens every year on October 1st. It’s not my birthday. It’s a day truly MUCH more important…

Read More

The 50-50 Club (MM #1710)

Today my in-laws are celebrating their 50th anniversary. And while that’s an amazing achievement for any couple, my wife and I have now become members of a pretty exclusive club. I call it the 50-50 club. Because as of today we both have parents who have celebrated at least 50 years of marriage…

Read More

Meat On Friday (MM #1437)

The fact that my wife and I are not the same religion rarely causes a problem for us except once a year, during Lent. I try to do my best and support my wife’s religious practices, but for me not eating meat on Friday is not easy…

Read More

Want vs Need (MM #1319)

The phrase ‘want versus need’ has been one that I’ve used many times over the years. And for me it has a very special meaning. It’s a phrase that I’ve held near and dear to my heart for nearly 20 years….

Read More

A Little Guilty (MM #1235)

When you’ve been married as long as I have there are sometimes when guilt creeps into the relationship. But luckily for me in some cases guilt doesn’t have to be a bad thing….at least I don’t think so….

Read More

Experience Required (MM #1188)

Sometimes you have to experience things for yourself without any guidance from those who have been there before. I learned that lesson years ago….

Read More

Compound Interest (MM #1157)

A funny thing happened the other day while we were on the road. And we owe someone a BIG apology…

Read More

I Thought I Knew Stress (MM #1149)

We all feel stress. Some of us handle it better than others. I always thought I could handle stress, until…

Read More

The Things We Do For Love (MM #1080)

Marriage is about commitment, and sacrifice. And this time of year it’s my time to take one for the team…

Read More

She’s Gonna Cry (MM #954)

I rarely do anything that will make my wife cry. But sometimes, you know it’s simply going to happen…

Read More