The challenge from Figments of a Dutchess is to give, in six words, a story representing Retrospect, perhaps a highlight related to the year about to end. There can be no doubt about mine!
Introduction, friendship, romance … 2013 Golden Anniversary!
At the same time, it is sad to reflect that, of that group of seven back in 1963, three have been taken away prematurely.
© Colonialist December 2013 (WordPress)
Colonialist's Blog 
Photos are such bittersweet reminders, aren’t they Col?
On the topic of wedding anniversaries, I recently watched a short documentary – The Island of the Gracefully Aged – which featured a couple (she’s 99 and he’s 100) who have been married for 75 years! And he still tends his cattle and crops in Okinawa prefecture – quite remarkable.
LikeLike
sad when you lose old friends – but they lurk at the corners of your memory, waving when you share them with new found faces. Congratulations on the Golden 🙂
LikeLike
It is; and thanks!
LikeLike
A golden story, dear Col! Don’t you love it when a plan comes together? 😉
Such a happy occasion and a wonderful event to share with us.
All the best for 2014 x
LikeLike
It was the perfect choice for your challenge. Thank you, and to you!
LikeLike
Pingback: Six Word Story Challenge: Retrospect | Figments of a DuTchess
We don’t ever know what the future holds for us, do we? Golden Wedding Anniversary – congrats again! These are becoming scarcer than hens’ teeth!
LikeLike
Sadly, two days ago a cousin who would have had one in a couple of years’ time lost her husband.
LikeLike
Wonderful pictures and congratulations on the time passed and the time yet to come 🙂 As Joss said: each day is precious.
LikeLike
Thanks! That is certainly so. Another reminder has come with the passing of another family member on 29th.
LikeLike
fantastic photo’s. Love the beehive hair 🙂
LikeLike
Those styles were all the rage just then!
LikeLike
I love your six words… but not the sad news of those now gone… have a good New Year Col…
LikeLike
And another since, sadly.
LikeLike
Life can be bittersweet that way huh? Happiness and sadness all at the same time. I am sorry for the loss of the three….and want to congratulate you for your golden anniversary, like another poster said, you’re both still smiling! and that says everything right there. Congrats!!
LikeLike
Thanks! We were ever so lucky that we are soul mates and still enjoy working and playing together..
LikeLike
Congratulations a road well worth walked.
LikeLike
Thanks! It took some ruinning and climbing at times, too!
LikeLike
A wonderful highlight of your year, Col. Well done to you both. I don’t see your medals in the pic. 😕
LikeLike
Those all belong to Much Better Half! 🙂
LikeLike
Golden Anniversary – You are so fortunate and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate. Keep the party going.
LikeLike
Great idea!
LikeLike
And you’re both still SMILING! 😀
LikeLike
We’ve just seen the joke? Oops – I’m living dangerously! 🙂
LikeLike
There could be no better 2013 highlighy.
LikeLike
None at all. There was every good reason for the utter ecstatic joy I remember feeling at our wedding..
LikeLike
What a romantic!
LikeLike
Guilty as charged!
LikeLike
No matter how you look at it – reasons to appreciate each day.
LikeLike
We all have those – we just need to be reminded of them!
LikeLike
Sad indeed.
LikeLike
It gives a bittersweet quality – and that’s life!
LikeLike