Everything sublime is as difficult as it is rare. Baruch Spinoza

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Forty-Four Years


One this date I made a second attempt at marriage. There were certainly rough patches, but here we are.


My mother, father, brother I haven't heard from in over thirty years and seven year old Matthew. We are squinting into the sun.


Our friends and witnesses, Dan and Terri.


 I feel I shouldn't be forty-four, much less married that long.

32 comments:

Boud said...

You are certainly as active as a much younger person. Happy Annie! I think your partnership is in a good place right now.

Dreaming said...

We don't count the years any more, because we don't feel "that" old!

DeniseinVA said...

Great wedding photos Sandra, I enjoyed seeing them. Thanks so much!

Ami said...

Happy anniversary! Amazing how fast time goes... everyone always says that but it's true. Which is probably why everyone always says that. LOL

Miss Merry said...

Happy Anniversary! You look so stylish!

Rita said...

Happy anniversary!! Loved seeing the photos. Congrats on 44 years. My second marriage only lasted a year. You made a much better choice than I did, that's for sure--lol! How did we get this old? Time sure has felt like it has zipped by. Enjoy your day. :)

CheerfulMonk said...

Happy anniversary! ❤️

Far Side of Fifty said...

Happy Anniversary!!

e said...

Happy Anniversary and thanks for sharing your memories!

Anonymous said...

It is wonderful that you have a successful and happy marriage.
That jacket is fantastic. The lines/structure of the outfit are outstanding, I think it is a timeless outfit . The hat is great, too. You were/are a beautiful woman.
Stay Safe,
Kaye

Anvilcloud said...

Congratulations. Glad it worked out for you.

Lori Skoog said...

Love these photos! Congratulations! 44 years!

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Beautiful photos. ❤️ Happy Anniversary 😊

Sandra said...

We get along quite well, Boud. We aged like fine wine. Not smelly cheese!

Sandra said...

You may be onto something, Dreaming.

Sandra said...

I sometimes like to take a walk down memory lane, Denise.

Sandra said...

😄 I think you got it, Ami!

Sandra said...

Why, thank you, ma'am.

Sandra said...

My first lasted 3 years, Rita. Mark is a steady-eddy, which I needed.

Sandra said...

Thanks, Cheerful.

Sandra said...

Thank you, Far Side.

Sandra said...

Thanks, e.

Sandra said...

I really liked the suit, Kaye. It's been long gone but even if I had it there not a chance it would fit! Those were the days. Thank you for your kind words.

Sandra said...

Thank you, Lori!

Sandra said...

So am I , AC!

Sandra said...

Thanks, Linda.

peppylady (Dora) said...

I'm still on my first marriage. Good luck to many more years.

Sandra said...

I think you will stick with that marriage, Dora!

"Tommy" said...

Sandra, Thank You for posting the photos.

Sandra said...

You are welcome, Tommy.

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

YOu look so beautiful in that gorgeous dress. Such nice memories.

Sandra said...

Thank you.