Red Bank, NJ. Autumn, 1950

Oh, look at how cute Dr. Blake was as a child. He still is. Dr. B and I have been together 37 years, married three. Married three years ago today, actually. On that same day, July 8, 2013, in Manhattan, our friends Roberto and Marco also got hitched, and I take great pleasure each time the forgetful Marco asks me when his wedding anniversary is. It's an easy question for me to answer. All best wishes to Roberto and Marco, and to all the other Americans (and people in civilized countries around the world) who are now able to marry the people they love, too.