Tricked you. They’re not here.
BUT. Husband and I got the most beautiful anniversary gift from our Uncle Bob (aka Robert Spellman), an incredible artist out in Boulder. It’s a painting of a set of turquoise salt and pepper shakers with antiqued crowns standing separate but together and strong. Oh, look, here's a pic:
And here’s some other stuff I lifted from his web site:
Pretty. There's more, too. Go on and look, I'll wait.
I’m thinking maybe nine years is the charm for marriage because not once since we got that painting have Husband and I argued over who gets to be salt and who gets to be pepper. It’s almost as if it doesn’t even matter.
(Except for the part where I’m salt.)
For the short amount of months I have been reading your blog, it has become my favorite. Reading your writing makes me want to become a better writer. Your talent for capturing just the right thought is spot on. Even now when it seems that things are difficult in your life, I appreciate your ability to carry on so well and the grace in your words. thank you.
Posted by: Jessica | August 27, 2009 at 12:31 AM
His art is amazing. I have such envy. I can't even draw a stick figure.
And we don't have anything this nice hanging in our house. Our walls are occupied by circus-type looking Hatch prints.
Posted by: Amy | August 27, 2009 at 08:11 AM
You are TOTALLY salt. I have never met the husband, but it wouldn't matter. He doesn't get to be salt.
Posted by: MidLifeMama | August 27, 2009 at 08:54 AM
Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Cindy | August 27, 2009 at 09:21 AM
The important thing is how they taste when shaken together--just like a martini!
Posted by: Lorrie@ReadNEat | August 30, 2009 at 11:08 PM
Lorrie: Or stirred!
Cindy: And you, as well (a little late).
MidLifeMama: I was going to say something about salt, but now I just realized I completely forgot about the meat pickup. Oops.
Amy: But that sounds so festive! Yes, he's extremely talented. Meanwhile, my drawings are virtually indistinguishable from the 3YO's.
Jessica: Thank you for such a nice comment. And in return I'm going to try to write about something other than constipation for a change!
Posted by: Tammy | August 31, 2009 at 09:43 PM
You go together like salt and pepper. Sentimental, yet much better than a Hallmark card.
Posted by: Family Nutritionist | September 01, 2009 at 08:53 AM