My kid sis got hitched…a while ago
Me: Whoa, I just realized today is the 2nd – Happy anniversary to you two! How long has it been now?
Sister: Aw thank you! 19 years fly by…
Me: Wow!
Her: I know, right?
I almost forgot to wish my sister a happy anniversary.
She got married almost 20 years ago and I told you all about it when I went to it, if you can remember that far back.
It’s stuff like that that makes me appreciate this blog; I don’t think I woulda written anything down about my life but for this here blog, as it forces me to regularly update all the minutiae that makes up a random person’s life in this world.
In any case, so much is different about her life and mine since that day.
Some good, some bad, some horrific.
My anniversaries, like my luck, are generally the kind that no one wants; I remember all the dark days I lived through with Alison and my dad, thinking, It can’t get worse than this.
And yet, somehow, it always managed to get even worse than my worst fears.
Even things that should be happy anniversaries, like Alison and my father’s birthday, end up being painful events.
So, whenever I have a chance to celebrate something good, I go for it.
Me: What did you guys do today to celebrate almost 20 years!?
Sister: Ate at a greek restaurant near us – it pricey but was very good!
Me: So funny, I *JUST* made Greek lemon chicken and potatoes yesterday.
Because I know how lucky I am to have a good anniversary.
Although, sometimes, I have to be reminded.
Her: (out for a stroll with me) Well, November’s a great month, at least.
Me: Why is that?
Her: (stops, turns to me and glares)
Me: (remembering) Oh, yeah!
Her: You better remember that, Logan. If not that, then January.
Me: Meeting you? One of the best days of my life.
Her: (nodding) Good answer, Logan Lo, good answer.
Location: walking down Riverside to see my kid after a picnic
Mood: productive
Music: been down the darkest roads and up in the clouds (Spotify)
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