Lunch for Two

There is nothing quite so much fun as a spontaneous lunch for two... basket in hand I strolled into Emery's office, fresh fruit, yogurt, croissants, sparkling water, coffee for me (Emery is not a coffee drinker) and two pieces of decadent chocolate for dessert. It was simple but still time for eyes to meet, lingered touch of hands as I passed him his food. Laughter, conversation, interruptions, but that's expected since this spur of the moment lunch was at his office.

On the way home I thought about how fast time is flying by. Nearly 30 years of my life has been spent with this gentle man. I want time to slow down, stop for a bit, let us savor the moment longer, sip life's beauty slowly. Weeks seem to fly by. It is Monday and then somehow Friday, days speeding past me. I look at our faces and age shows but we don't feel any different than 30 years ago, we embrace life with that same enthusiasm, that same gusto for living. We think with energy and hopefulness, even a sprinkling of idealism. Yes, there is more wisdom now, more of the times we can say, " I know how you feel" for many of life's hard times and good times. Just the other day, Emery walked in the door from work, French cafe music playing on the stereo, he grabbed me in his arms and we danced across the floor, laughing. Melanie, Casi and Mei-Ling were here too. Melanie picked up Mei-Ling and danced next to Emery and I. So much laughter, so much fun. A memory engraved in all our hearts for years to come. Nothing fancy, nothing expensive, but so much ! I look at the picture of Emery below, taken shortly after we married and to be honest I see him the same way. I don't see the few gray hairs or the lines. Just this same guy I said " I do" to so long ago.
Don't miss the moments....write that love note tonight, dance and laugh... have a picnic lunch in the middle of winter and always look for the very best in all the people you love.

One of our Sunday lunches at home

Emery in Florida, Spring 1979

Music of the moment.... Josh Groban "Closer " playing right now All'improvviso Amore