Today is the 25th Anniversary of my relationship with my partner. Cranes are the symbol of love and loyalty, so it seems appropriate to mark this milestone with images of a Japanese silver jar with engravings of one thousand cranes. The turtle on the reticulated lid represents longevity. I could cheekily suggest that this is fortuitous, given that it feels like a lifetime. I could also say how very inconsiderate it was of Prince William to announce his engagement last week, completely upstaging our much more momentous event; but that would be uncharitable, and in these happy times I'm feeling munificent.
But in all seriousness, I am truly grateful for these many happy years together, above everything else in my life. Last night we were preparing dinner for friends coming this evening to help us celebrate, and this activity was ably assisted by a delicious bottle of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Vintage 2002 champagne.
I think we might follow the very good habit of drinking champagne with several more glasses tonight.
Here's to love!
No comments:
Post a Comment