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We've been married for 12 years. A testament to the strength of our union. We have climbed quite a few mountains along the way and we have also been blessed with more than our share of sunny days. All those years ago, we looked deep into each others eyes and pledged words that we couldn't have possibly understood until now. We were very young back then. I fell in love with you the first time I saw you. You looked like Winnie from The Wonder Years . I wanted to become your Fred Savage. We met at a Halloween party in college. I had a Mohawk. I was dressed like King Diamond . Either you were very brave or very foolish. I still can't believe you let me walk you home. Time has a way of changing things. It changed our bodies. It changed our dreams. It can break a man's spirit if he lets it whisper in his ear for too long. I have never been afraid of time because I have you. I can count the days and even the years and it never seems to get too far in front of me. Every season ...

I am very proud to boast to all of you that it is my wedding anniversary today. My wife and I have been married eleven glorious, blissful, harmonious years (for the most part). That’s right. You heard me. I’m not even just saying that to score points. As a matter of fact, I’m pretty certain she’s asleep by now. I’m sure you’re thinking that she’s probably exhausted from a full weekend; jam packed with romance and adventure. Well, not so much… We did get to go out for dinner last night. We actually got to use a gift certificate to a local restaurant that we received on our anniversary last year. Or was it from the year before? There was a time when our anniversary meant long weekends out in the country or fancy dinners by candlelight. My wife could pretty much count on a few dozen roses arriving on her doorstep, usually followed by a lavish piece of jewelry to boot. I’m pretty sure my wife sold most of that jewelry last week for a nice amount of coin. Gold is at an all time high you kno...