The Greatest Love Story

What do you consider to be the greatest love story ever told? I’m sure we might all have different opinions on that. On Thursday night Mick and I and another couple of married friends went to see a production of William Shakespeare’s, Romeo and Juliet. To many people this story of star crossed lovers from warring families is considered to be one of the great love stories. Certainly our local drama company put on an excellent performance which we enjoyed immensely, as we do nearly all their production. We quickly became caught up in the story unfolding before our eyes … Continue reading

A Love Story of Sorts

I love that Mick and I can enjoy a romantic movie together. The other week we recorded one of the midday movies to watch at a later time. I’d read the write up in the TV guide, saw Cheryl Ladd was in the movie – Mick and I remembered her from way back with the original Charlie’s Angels. I thought for the write up it sounded like it might be okay. Our theory is if it doesn’t capture our interest then we just stop watching and wipe it off. After choir I’m usually hyped up and find it hard to … Continue reading

Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward: A Lesson in Long Marriages Hollywood-Style

I didn’t think I was going to have anything to write about Paul Newman’s death here in the Marriage Blog. I figured that’d be something for the girls who cover the Popular Culture Blog to write about. But as I’ve come across all the different tributes to his life, something’s become glaringly clear: Paul Newman was more than an actor, a race car driver, a camp founder, an activist, and a food line entrepreneur. He was a loving, devoted husband, something he seemed to be just as proud of as he was of any of his other accomplishments. Maybe even … Continue reading

Picking The Perfect Valentine’s Day Movie

Valentine’s Day is almost here. In previous blogs I’ve given you unique gift ideas, affordable gift ideas, over-the-top gift ideas, and simple gift ideas—so basically you have no excuse not to be prepared tomorrow. For those of you who rather not shower your sweetheart with presents, but rather give him or her the gift of your presence, this blog may come in handy. There is nothing wrong about spending Valentine’s at home. A quiet romantic dinner for two is nothing to complain about (nor is a rousing dinner with five kids over a heart-shaped pepperoni pizza). Whether you will be … Continue reading

Charles & Diana: A Love Story?

We’ve been talking about marriage and wedding planning here at the Marriage blog this month and I don’t think any wedding planning would be complete without talking about some of the great weddings of the last century. And I do mean the last century, not the current one. When I think of the great weddings of the last century, one of the first weddings to come to mind is that of Charles, Prince of Wales to Lady Diana Spencer. I was just nine years old when they were married in the summer of 1981. I remember my mother waking me … Continue reading