Before our 27th anniversary, I went to IKEA to pick up a set of tea lights for an outdoor picnic. Partway into my shopping trip it occurred to me that it might be difficult to set up the candles and wine glasses on the uneven grass. I couldn’t find a tray that would fit in the...
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    I was one of the original tele-commuters, traveling back and forth between Vancouver and Columbus, OH for work in the 80’s. I was never gone more than two weeks at a time, but at the end of those two weeks I was always ready to go home. I craved face to face...
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It’s 1 am Christmas morning, all the stores are closed, and you just must find a last minute gift for the amazing girl you met earlier at the Christmas Eve party. OK, OK, I know I’m stretching it, but none of the regular readers of my blog should be so unprepared for their long...
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Romance Challenge 1218: Think of a rated G romantic gesture that involves ice. To help guide your thinking, remember the five love languages. Here are a few examples: Quality Time – Take your heartmate to the skating rink and enjoy some time holding one another up (at least that’s how it works in our...
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“I think I’m ready to try coming off my meds,” she announced, holding my hand tightly. I smiled as...
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May 14th, 2011 was our 28th wedding anniversary. It was also the day that my wife blew me away...
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This Valentine’s Day something beautiful and wonderful and marvellous happened in our home – my Mrs. took over Valentine’s...
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I bought my Mrs. car parts for her anniversary. No, I am not kidding. It is what she wanted...
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