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I Never Forget Earth Day....

....because it also happens to be my anniversary.  Mr. Willoughby and I were married 21 years ago, on April 22, 1989.  Honestly, at the time, I had never even heard of Earth Day, so we didn't choose the date for that reason.  It is kind of nice, though, to think of people making the world a more beautiful place by planting trees and flowers on the anniversary of the day we began our life together.  100 years from now, after we're long gone, this day will still be celebrated.  I think that's pretty special even if it is just a coincidence.

 
Willoughby

*If you're curious what Mr. Willoughby and I looked like 21 years ago (unlikely, but possible), you can click here to see my anniversary post from last year.

Comments

L.B. said…
Happy Anniversary!

I share my birthday with the second atom bomb that was dropped on Japan in 1944, on Nagasaki. Also the day Nixon resigned, which was a year before I was born.

I'd rather share a special day with something cool, like Earth Day.

¡Viva la tierra!
Bill Lisleman said…
those are nice pictures on the link.
Everyone makes a mark on the world and since you're a mom there's a good chance 100 years from now your descendants will be remembering you.

I do wonder what these blogs will become in 100 years.

Happy Anniversary!
Heidi said…
Happy Anniversary!!!
This Wife Cooks said…
Happy Anniversary to you! P.S. I'm loving the new look of your blog!
thamesarino said…
Happy Anniversary!
I'm so glad that I had a second to read up on blogs for the first time in a couple weeks on YOUR anniversary!!
I hope that you are having a great day together!! : )
Kathy said…
Happy Anniversary!
ChristineM said…
Happy Anniversary!

(And Happy Earth Day!) ;)
Unknown said…
Happy Anniversary! There is no better way to say it. congratulations for the first 21 years. A great record.
What a fortunate coincidence with the Earth Day! Every year, to celebrate together with millions of people a "clean" life on this planet. A great message.
Joanna Jenkins said…
Happy Anniversary Willoughby!!!!! I hope it was a wonderful day for you both.
xo
jj
Kimberly said…
Congrats! Happy Anniversary!

I mentioned you in my post today, and included a link to your blog.

Thank you for the idea from you "Brilliant or Crazy" post you did recently.
Chicago Mom said…
Happy belated Anniversary! We were on a school trip to DC in 1990 on Earth Day and we had no idea about it either. :)

I hate spiders too!
Holly Lefevre said…
Happy, Happy anniversary! I know I am late, but sentiment remains.
Happy Anniversary...sorry this is belated...but, just as sincere. I hope you enjoyed your special day.

Have a nice Mother's Day Weekend, too! ~Natalie
Joanna Jenkins said…
Hi Willloughby,
Just stopping by to say hello and to wish you a Happy Mother's Day.
Cheers,
jj

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