I posted this last year and it still sums up how I feel. I love you, Michael!
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October 17, 1994, I met Michael Caprio for the first time.
I was on the road with the pre-Broadway tour of the Broadway revival of "Hello, Dolly!" and we were in Minneapolis recording our cast recording. Michael was VP of Publicity and Marketing for the record label.
"It only takes a moment, for your eyes to meet and then..."
It was one long day of me watching Michael from across the studio, and as I found out later, Michael kept his eye on me, too. And boy, am I glad.
Eighteen years, two marriage certificates (one in Toronto, Canada, one in Palm Springs, CA), one cancer journey and six dogs later - here we are.
We actually are very different people. Michael is very social and loves being out in the world; he loves seeing the world and meeting lots of people, and people love him back. I love our friends, but in small doses where I can focus on them and their lives one at a time. I love being home with the dogs in our own little world.
As I mentioned to some friends last night, Michael gets special points lately as he endures my emotional roller coaster ride with politics during election season. He's so calm as I yell at the TV during presidential debates.
And somehow, this all works really, really well.
I love being married to Michael. I love our life together.
By the way, I looked it up and apparently the 18th anniversary (in modern terms) is the "porcelain anniversary." No interest in porcelain, thank you. However, I do see the 20th anniversary is the "platinum gift" anniversary. I'm sure Michael would like you all to know you are welcome to begin saving up to send platinum gifts or jewelry when the time comes in three years. You have advance notice :)
Happy anniversary, happy anniversary, happy anniversary - HAAAAPPY anniversary!
A few pics from the short journey together - so far:
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| First pic Michael ever sent me after we met, from the set of a photo shoot for the record label he was VP of publicity for at the time. Can you say "cute"??? |
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| From a Mammoth Ski weekend after a long day of skiing |
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| My favorite pic with Michael |
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| First wedding! Toronto, October 17th, 2003 Senior Justice Lauren Marshall was very gracious to officiate the marriage for us. |
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| Getting married in Palm Springs, CA, right before 2008 election Mayor Pro Tem Ginny Foat officiated the marriage for us right before Prop 8 passed. We are one of the 18K couples who still have our legal married status in CA. |
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| Michael's 40th birthday party. John Ganun, fabulous photog, came and shot the party. The picture says a lot about us I think. |
Oh how weird. I was just telling my kids today how Uncle Michael and Randy met and I couldn't remember which show revival it was. I said, oh it was either 42nd St., Chorus Line, or Hello, Dolly... But one of the classics... Randy was a dancer and Uncle Michael was the PR guy. I had no idea it was your anniversary. Big hugs!
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Steve
Very nice photos and a handsome couple. Thanks for sharing with us. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Love to you both. Kelly
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, love to you both.
ReplyDeleteKelly
Congrats! Awesome share. Proud of U both! Scotty and I just celebrated our 4th year of marriage in Iowa.
ReplyDeleteUnfotunately, the remaining judges who vote YES to gay marriage are under attack from outside forces. They wom their diry war in 2010, ousting 3 Iowa Supreme Court justices.
On November 2, 2010, Iowa Supreme Court justices David Baker, Michael Streit, and Marsha Ternus, who participated in the unanimous 2009 ruling that Iowa could not deny marriage licenses based on sexual orientation, were removed from office after judicial retention elections. Their removal followed campaigning by groups opposed to same-sex marriage including the National Organization for Marriage. The three judges did no campaigning on their own behalf, but were supported by numerous third parties.
We are voting to oust Iowa Supreme Court justice Wiggins this election.
$$$$ from out of state is funding this travesty. Also, Rick Santorum is part of the movement. Sad, just sad.
Happy Anniversary...Many happy 18th returns!!
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The Netherlands
Didnt mean to offend, all am saying that you seem really young to be having an 18th anniversary. My words didn't come out the way I meant it, damn hispanic brain. Anywho Happy Anniversary and hope you have many more to come. Love the last picture by the way.
ReplyDeleteNo offense taken, Erica. Thank you everyone for all the good wishes :)
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