What Next, Partner?

As I write these words my wife Lois is beginning a climb up the Sydney Harbor Bridge in Sydney, Australia. Really. How did that happen?

Let's see. She's been to Australia 3 times now (son and family are there, you know.) She has been to Uluru and snorkeled Great Barrier Reef. She has swam with dolphins and sting rays. She has ziplined, had her tires slashed and purse stolen while by herself in Costa Rica. She has cruised the Caribbean. Twice, east and west. She has been to Brazil. Hawaii three times, Florida many times for snorkeling and even parasailing. With our youngest moving to Peru, I'm sure she will have that on her passport within 6 months.

All that and she still enjoys playing on the floor with her kids and grandkids. And digging in the flowers. And finding the bargain no one else could believe.

Now the Bridge. Why? Because it is there. She is a dreamer, then a doer. She is as at home rock hopping in the river or harvesting blackberries in the wild patch as she is lounging on the couch doing her Sudoku. But if she thinks of a new "project," you can count on her working toward it.

The best part is, as we approach 35 years since either of us were unmarried, I know she will be back. I sure enjoy watching you in action.

Happy Anniversary, Angel. What a life you've given me!