I’ve “written” and published two “books” in the past — one for our 1st anniversary and one for our 5th anniversary. Musing back at each of them on this auspicious celebration of being married 10 years.
Spouse
Front-porch sittin’
It’s days like this that I revel in being retired.
- Our front porch is newly power-washed and re-stained. (Thank you, Bob!)
- The weather is fantastic.
- I’m reading my 35th book of the year, and it’s a funny one that’s occasionally making me guffaw.
- And a lazy-afternoon nap is imminent.
That should tide me over
On Saturday morning, I set out on an 8-day drive. Oh sorry, did I say 8-day? I meant 8-hour.
After about 2 hours, making my first stop — at the Welcome to Virginia rest stop — I took a minute to lay out the “snacks and lunch” my husband packed for me, which included two most delicious homemade sausage biscuits.
A Valentine’s Day tradition: heart-shaped cuisine made with love
It’s the 10-year anniversary of Bob making some kind of heart-shaped food on Valentine’s Day each year. He might have done it before 2015, but that’s the year I came into the picture and started documenting them.
Ta-da! The 2025 masterpieces: a Ghirardelli Caramel Walnut Turtle brownie cake and some Cherry Jell-O!
Creations over the years:
the scalloped potatoes are heart-shaped
(bonus for my mother)
Happy Valentine’s Day to my thoughtful and talented husband! ❤