Tucked in between Christmas and New Year's is the anniversary of my marriage. The timing of this important occasion creates a trio of holidays for my husband and myself, thus marking the end of the year on a very high note.
This year we celebrate 20 years together. Like any marriage, ours has had its ups and downs in those years. But there was never any doubt in my mind that we'd go the distance because we started with a strong friendship and that, in my mind, is the basis for a successful marriage. That and patience, tolerance and a willingness to overlook that which is not really important in the long run.
We've grown together. I have come to appreciate film noir, The Simpsons, Martin Scorcese and ribs. He has come to appreciate Paris, tossed salads, drives in the country and the rituals of changing seasons. We both love art, good food, wine, movies, books, living near large bodies of water and boats.
Big fancy gifts are not important. We just like being together, doing simple things and sharing sunsets. Sounds hokey. But I am very lucky.
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