55 Years and Counting
“How did you meet?” is one of the questions that frequently comes up when celebrating a milestone anniversary. My answer, unsurprisingly, took the form of a brief story which I read to family and friends gathered together. It was a perfect day with wonderful food, music and dancing. And while many of our friends have known us for most of those years, they were curious to know how we met. While my memory has dimmed somewhat, this day is still vivid and bright. First Glance Dad’s Day Weekend at the University of Illinois is in 3 weeks and we have just rehearsed our skit for the past 2 hours. My hair hangs in strings and I feel gritty and slippery. My glasses are smudged, make-up gone and as I follow my dorm mates into the lobby, I cannot decide if I am more hungry or tired. Papers litter the tables, students lounge on the floor, sofas and chairs. I walk up the accessible ramp, stepping over books and backpacks. A hand taps my shoulder and I turn to see who is behind m