Because they became another bridge across our age differences.

(Posted by Ron)

We went to see The Curious Case of Benjamin Button during the holidays.  It was enjoyable but not necessarily Oscar quality in our opinion.  I like that about Gayle and me.  We have developed very similar tastes in movies, with some exceptions, of course.  Oh, Brother Where Art Thou comes to mind. Read the rest of this entry »

That is indeed a very good question.  Let’s answer it once and for all!

(Posted by Ron)

By now you know about our age difference.  As I travel through the www I read about so many people asking this and other age related questions like;  “should I date someone older or younger than me?”  “How can I tell if it’s right for me?”  “What happens when we age?”  “Will (the older partner) die and leave me alone too soon?”

Fortunately I have two very valid life experiences to help me answer those questions with more authority than you are apt to see on many of the blogs. Read the rest of this entry »

a.k.a. Pooling Around

(Posted by Gayle)

(Originally, written in May.)

Spring doesn’t last long here in our part of Texas. It already feels like summer, but I’m frustrated because our pool isn’t ready for swimming. I’ve been practicing pool chemistry for 9 years now and I still can’t quite get it right. Today Ron and I made one of our numerous summer treks to the pool store. I wish we had gone sooner. Today would have been a great day to get in the water.

One more time, we show up with a bottle of pool water in hand begging for HELP! Read the rest of this entry »

You get to write the ending!

(Posted by Gayle)

Do you remember one of the first signs that the “new” might be wearing off in a relationship you were in?  I do NOT mean the beginning of the end.  I mean the part where you got a bit more comfortable being human.  For me it was not running to brush my teeth before kissing Ron good morning and I can still remember when it became an option to sleep clothed.

Sometimes getting more comfortable with each other may bring along a sense of disillusionment which might feel like the “romance” is over.  I think you can kiss without brushed teeth, sleep without makeup, wear your night-guard or CPAP machine, sleep in flannel pajamas and still find lots of romance. Read the rest of this entry »

OK, Now for the Big Defining Moment (Yes, the Marriage):

(Posted by Ron)

It was extremely important to me for Gayle to attend the seminar.  I certainly didn’t help make that easier.  Even though we had been warned against it, I reported to her each night about everything I was going through.  As a result, she would have no part of it.  I decided to back off.  I did get to spend several fun hours as one of the volunteers that assisted in the programs over the next couple of months.  I wanted more, though.

On November 22, 1986 Gayle and I were married. Read the rest of this entry »