Today my wife, Samantha, and I celebrate our eight wedding anniversary. I missed a perfect gift opportunity. I didn't realize that the eight wedding anniversary is the "Bronze Anniversary." Had I known that, I would have gotten my wife an extended tanning membership, so she could get a nice "bronze" tan. Apparently, the eight-year wedding … Continue reading 8 Amazing Years (And More to Come)
Tag: I Love My Wife
Life’s Little Moments
The week was a busy one to start with. Add a holiday to that and it get's crazy! This week, Ella only had to go to school two days. They made turkeys out of paper plates. They also asked each child what they were thankful for. ("I'm thankful for when mommy tucks me in at … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments
So Many Reasons Why I Love Her
Today is National Spouses Day! I don't need a "holiday" to celebrate my wife. As a matter of fact, yesterday I brought her flowers because I wanted to. I have been blessed to have been married to my wife for almost 6 years. I love her and am still in love with her. As with most relationships, there … Continue reading So Many Reasons Why I Love Her
Steak, Paint & Bunnies
Our wedding anniversary was this past Sunday. Five years! Sam had to work Sunday, and we had both taken a day off to celebrate. She took Monday off and I took yesterday. Originally, the plan was to take a little overnight trip somewhere. However, after much talk, we decided that there were things we could … Continue reading Steak, Paint & Bunnies
Cast the Movie of Your Life
The Word Press App on my phone will offer a daily writing prompt to bloggers. I subscribe to a few "prompt" emails and such, and they can certainly be thought starters. Today's prompt was one I had considered before and I may have even been asked a similar question by a Facebook friend. The prompt: … Continue reading Cast the Movie of Your Life
Aaargh You Excited? Absolutely!
As the title of this blog suggests - I am excited. I have a couple things to be excited about and I wanted to share them with you. I guess I should explain the whole pirate flag first ... What Kind of Shoes Go With a Peg Leg? My job often requires us to put … Continue reading Aaargh You Excited? Absolutely!
I STILL Believe in Miracles!
In the past few months, I have had many new followers to this blog. For the benefit of them, here is a brief introduction to where this blog is going. Prior to 2017, my life was a shambles. I suffered from depression. I was unhappy. I was lost. I was not "me." Because of years … Continue reading I STILL Believe in Miracles!
Just call me gullible
It is not odd for my wife to send me pictures of things she wants to buy. Among some of the things she has sent: the theme for the baby's nursery, gift ideas for the boys, gift ideas for her, possible places to vacation, and things for the house. Just the other day, she was … Continue reading Just call me gullible
“For the record …”
In keeping with my tradition of following Jack Benny's example, today I celebrate the 10th anniversary of my 39th birthday. My wife is the best gift giver - hands down. She picks up on things that I say in passing and turns it into an amazing gift. She knows I love the Godfather and mafia … Continue reading “For the record …”
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 