Anniversary Tigers

[altivo]

Today is the 31st anniversary of Gary's and my first date. Earlier this year, I had hopes that the useless Illinois legislature would pass a gay marriage bill in time for us to finally make it official today, but no, of course it's still stalled. Passed the Senate, but the House continues to dodge the vote. Perhaps Wednesday's Supreme Court decision will finally put a fire under their lazy butts but I doubt it.

Anyway, Gary gave me tigers. Because, y'know, we had lions and bears, but not lions, tigers, and bears, (Oh my!) Turned out he wasn't quite right, because the tiniest tiger in the photo was already here but he hadn't noticed it. The large Wild Republic Cuddlekins tiger and the medium Aurora tiger on the left arrived today.

I know a fair amount of music from the 30s and 40s that I play on piano and/or organ, but this should perhaps inspire me to learn the Tiger Rag (not easy, but I can do it if I work hard.)

Comments

[avon_deer]

Congrats on 31 years together. Wish you happiness for many more. *hugs*

[altivo]

Thanks. We generally find it easier the longer we're together, but it was never really difficult. We're just a good match, mostly.

[schnee]

Happy anniversary!

[altivo]

Thanks. We had a good day.

[moonhare]

Congratulations, and what a sweet gift :o)

Perhaps Wednesday's Supreme Court decision will finally put a fire under their lazy butts but I doubt it.

Well, here's hoping. My friend's SO popped the question last Wednesday. They've been together since the mid-seventies.

[altivo]

I'm really angry that the Court left section 2 of DOMA standing. Same as anyone else, we should be able to go to Iowa or Minnesota or wherever, and get married there, and Illinois should just recognize the marriage as valid. Section 2 of DOMA prohibits that, so Illinois needs to pass the stupid law and downstate GOP morons are fighting it.

As for the gift, yeah, the tigers are sweet. I'm not sure what gave him that specific idea.

Happy (Belated) Anniversary!

[songcoyote]

Hey Tiger,

Congratulations on 31 years! That's an amazing milestone, as have been the previous 30 and as will be the next :) Love is wonderful in all its forms, and I wish you both well and much happiness.

Light and laughter,
SongCoyote

Re: Happy (Belated) Anniversary!

[altivo]

Thanks *hugs*

I'm afraid I can't expect to be around for another 30, but I'll take what I can get.

Re: Happy (Belated) Anniversary!

[songcoyote]

Aw.. willpower, love, and medical advances might do wonders ;)

I hope things are going well for you. I always smile when I think of you, and I am glad you're still finding so much pleasure and contentment.

Light and laughter,
SongCoyote