It was thirty-one years ago that she walked around the bar and into my life. Our friends nodded and smiled and knew it would never last. She was rough around the edges, not long out of the military. She smoked and drank and I did neither. I was twelve years older with three children. We both were still living with our exes. Not exactly a match made in heaven.
And yet here we are, happier than ever, living our dream together. I’m not saying it hasn’t been work. We’ve learned to accept each other as we are, not tolerance but appreciation. There’s also the art of listening without feeling criticized and taking personal responsibility.
We have supported each other through major health crises, spending nights together in the hospital, even in one case, sleeping on the floor.
All in all, it’s been a ride. Thirty-one years is worth celebrating. We certainly didn’t have a crystal ball that night in the bar when we laughed and flirted. If you’d have asked me if love at first sight existed I’d probably have scoffed. But ask me today, and I’d say yes, but it also takes a lot of damn work.
DOS TORTAS
the adventures of dos tortas 
Alex — It’s easy to see why this is a favorite love story for you. The story is a good one for all of us. You and I were working together when you got married (not the legal one), and I remember your joy. Glad you and Lisa found each other. abrazos, Marcia
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Nice to hear from you Marcia, it is a marvel. Hope life is treating you well. Come for a visit anytime,.
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So so so sweet – congratulations and much love to you both oxoxo
Lorrie Jones
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Thank you. See you soon.
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31 years is definitely something to celebrate. Congratulations to you both! 😀
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Thanks Jack. Also Lisa wants you to know that we’re watching Vera. And I’m still waiting for that dictionary lol.😂
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if you find one, send it on 🤣
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And a good love story it is! 31 years is worth celebrating, for sure. In a committed partnership for 26 years and now legally married. When you first started, did you ever think it would make it to an actual legal marriage?
With it, you have three annual celebrations!
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No we never considered that marriage would be legal for us. Or that we’d be together this long. No crystal ball here.
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What a lovely love story!
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Thank you.
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More power to you both 😍
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