photo by Joel Benjamin

Here we are, the two happy husbands Leo and Iory!  We are about to celebrate our 35^th anniversary on Valentine's Day February 14, 2012, Ooo-la-la! 35 years of cohabiting and comingling in our jolly fashion and 5 years married this coming April 10! I can hardly believe that all those years have trundled on by bringing us to the verge of venerable chum status. But yes, time has progressed and over the years  we have decided to be very old fashioned and stick together through thick and thin, pledging our troth. Actually with a husband like Leo this has not been the least bit difficult, the little darling is a near saint or at least that's how I see him.

Friends have been asking us what we are going to do to celebrate the momentous occasion and I can see in their eyes they are sorta surprised to hear that we will be at the helm of Casa Romero greeting and tending to our loyal clientele at the restaurant. This may sound like work and although, yes we do take our responsibilities as hosts with professional concern, it is actually a great night to be with a whole bunch of other couples who are kicking up their heels and clinking their glasses toasting  joy, affection and true love.

Yesterday we meandered over to our Victory Garden in the Fenway where little Snow Bell blossoms rang out sweet ding-a–lings saying, “hello again darling Grandpas.” Of course our hearts melted as we gazed at our first flowers of the year, harbingers of a new year full of life and love and gentle nurturing.