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..."
Thank you dear Jerry Herman and Carol Channing for creating the circumstances that brought us together that day.
Seventeen 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.
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 17th anniversary (in modern terms) is the "furniture anniversary." Everyone, please know we don't expect any furniture gifts coming to the house. (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 - HAAAAPPPY 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. |
Wishing you a VERY Happy 17th Anniversary!!!
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the best and many many many for years to come!! I don't have a furniture gift but I do however still have that bottle of Opus saved up for you!! I wish I could give it to you today :\ & I took note so Imma start my savings for the 20th Anniversary ;) love you both!! I will toast to your Anniversary tonight cheers!! Xoxo
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to both of you! I couldn't ask for a better Jersey "Brother-in-law".
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Randy! I wish you and Michael a fabulous anniversary!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Great pics!
Congrats Randy!!! Much love to you both!!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Here is to 17 more amazing years.. *more wine*
ReplyDeleteThat last photo says it all! Congratulations! -Jeff
ReplyDeleteYou guys are awesome! I'm so happy for you both (and I want some of that marriage thing for me, too).
ReplyDeleteCongratulations guys! You make a very handsome couple! I've been with my my partner almost 22 years. Wished you lived closer we could all go to dinner and dancing. Randy, can you email me? rboy@cox.net I want to send you a pix of myself and Lovely Livvy taken a few years back. We were talking about the dance album ten years ago and it's still not ready. LOL
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