November 15th was always a special day in our house as it was my parent’s wedding anniversary. They got married in 1948 and lived to see their 60th anniversary. They were never into mad celebrations and parties but the anniversary was a very significant day in the family calendar and they exchanged gifts, often went out to lunch, talked about their wedding day and we kids gave them presents from when we were tiny.
So November 15 is a date that is etched in my genes, memory and heart and I feel it is important to prepare for such days, as they inevitably bring a flood of memories which could be sad or which with a bit of pre-planning can be harnessed and celebrated.
I had a little brainstorming session about possibilities while out for a walk in the lovely Anne Valley here in Co. Waterford early this morning and here’s…
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