Valentine's day, always reminds me of our first, Feb 14th.
We met, on Feb 17th. So, we had known each other less than a year.
I gave Christine a card. She hadn't thought of one for me.
Probably, because we were getting married, the following day!
I have never bought her another one, since. (Blame my thrifty Yorkshire upbringing).
In 2017. Our son's marriage broke up. He has struggled since, to pay the mortgage on his bungalow.
Bowing to the inevitable. It has now been sold. Half of the proceeds, to be taken by his wife.
Today. At 47 years old. He moved back into his old bedroom. With just a few of his most treasured possessions.
What a terrible waste, of the past 20 years!
Tomorrow, is our golden wedding anniversary.
We don't really, feel in a celebratory mood......