A lot happens over time—Eberle & I have been involved since 1997. We’ve had so many good times over the years—fun with music, with working the land & building things, fun with cats & llamas & of course, one particular parrot, & guinea hens & chickens (& the occasional stray dog) who’ve shared our land, as well as the many stuffed animals who share our home (& many more have come to live here since this shot was taken!); fun with trips & fun with staying at home & watching our various beloved films & TV shows (with special emphasis on Ray Harryhausen movies, 30s Screwball comedies, silent films, all the Star Trek franchises, Poirot, Miss Marple, Perry Mason, Foyle’s War, Julia Child & the original Japanese Iron Chef).
& we’ve had trials too: difficult family situations, chronic illness, the challenges of living in an isolated area, differences about religion (Eberle’s a devout Catholic, & I’m agnostic), & money problems. Right now, the latter is a significant strain.
But thru it all, there’s no one I’d rather be with than her, & no matter how low things may seem to get, or how trying specific circumstances may be at a given time, I believe we’ll manage & come thru these dark patches into a new day.
I wish you both the best, that you'll come through the dark patches as you say.
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Hi HKatz: Thanks so much! Your good wishes mean a lot, as has your loyal support of both Eberle & my blogging ventures--very much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great picture and a heart-warming post.
ReplyDeleteHi Christine: Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteHi Kat: Thanks so much--your friendship & your encourgement both mean a lot!
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