Marriage

Sisters getting married, and other reflections

My younger sister Becca got married last weekend, and my even younger sister Sarah is getting married in 3 months, and my brother Jeremy has been married for 12 years, and I am single. Yes, this has led to some emotional moments for me, and yes, I sometimes wonder if I’m at all “marriage material.”…

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Just call me angel of the morning

Morning is my least-creative time.  I am not –  how do you say it? – PERKY.  I don’t wake up before the sun, just bursting with inspiration to get the day started.  And because I don’t work in a traditional office environment, the most “ready” I get these days is a tank top and workout…

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The progression of last night’s in-flight conversation

“Can I put the arm rest up?” “Sure.” [spilling over into my seat]  “I’m still a big girl.  But I’ve lost over 200 lbs.” “Wow – that’s incredible!  Congratulations – what an accomplishment.” “No more seat-belt expander for me.” [high-five with a 70-year old woman, initiated by yours truly] “I’m Pat, by the way, and…

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A conversation in Wal-Mart

Micah: Auntie Oonis, I know that you want to get married and have kids someday. Annie: Who told you that? Micah: Grandma. Annie: Oh.  Well, she’s right. Micah: Why aren’t you married yet? [Because God is just busy building some lucky man’s character, bank account, and biceps.] Annie: I don’t know, buddy. Micah: Well, if…

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The Romaniuks

How can someone’s story be simultaneously so simple AND so romantic? This is Vadym and Sheryl Romaniuk.  Are they not darling? I’ve been friends with Sheryl even longer than I’ve known my own sisters – we met when we were 18 months old in San Jose, CA, and when I was 6 and my family…

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