JAN. 26 IS SPOUSE’S DAY
As a long-standing spouse,
I’d be lying if I say
That I am a louse….
At least, not every day.
As for MY spouse,
I can’t complain —
She may ruffle and grouse,
But at least, I’m still sane.
Now, you may say to me,
I’m just trying to be funny —
But what kind of bee would I be
Without my sweet honey?
But enough about my honey bee and me. Let’s see how other reasonably sane observers say (and sing) it:
“It’s no disgrace for a woman to make a mistake in marrying — every woman does it.” –Ed Howe (And how — except, of course, for mistermuse’s wife)
“The bonds of matrimony are like any other bonds — they mature slowly.” –Peter De Vries
“What man sees in love is woman; what woman sees in man is love.” –ArsΓ¨ne Houssaye
“Life is full of troubles, and most of them are man-maid.” –Evan Esar
“Getting married, like getting hanged, is a great deal less dreadful than it has been made out.” -H.L. Mencken
“A happy marriage is a long conversation that seems all too short.” –AndrΓ© Maurois
magickmermaid 7:40 pm on January 26, 2021 Permalink |
Happy Spouse’s Day to you and Mrs Muse! π
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mistermuse 8:06 pm on January 26, 2021 Permalink |
Thanks, mm. Mr. and Mrs. Muse won’t sing the blues, because we’re not harried although we’re married.
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restlessjo 8:19 pm on January 26, 2021 Permalink |
Lucky Mrs. Muse, hey? π π
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mistermuse 1:46 am on January 27, 2021 Permalink |
…..but not as lucky as Mr. Muse. π
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Rivergirl 8:39 pm on January 26, 2021 Permalink |
A long conversation that seems too short. I like that…
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mistermuse 1:57 am on January 27, 2021 Permalink |
Likewise (and after 50+ years of a marriage that seems too short, I think I speak with some authority on the subject ), π
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Rivergirl 7:57 am on January 27, 2021 Permalink
50+? Wow…. and I thought our 37 was impressive. Congrats!
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mistermuse 9:52 am on January 27, 2021 Permalink
Thank you, Rg. The better part of Congrats should go to my better half for putting up with me all these years!
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masercot 10:05 am on January 27, 2021 Permalink |
BUT… is your wife ALSO celebrating?
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mistermuse 1:03 pm on January 27, 2021 Permalink |
I didn’t tell her yesterday was Spouse’s Day, and now it’s too late to buy her roses and/or take her out to dinner. Of course, I feel just terrible about it, but at least I can use the money I saved to drown my sorrow.
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Ricardo 4:36 pm on January 27, 2021 Permalink |
Glad I didn’t read this until today, Sr. Muse. My Significant Other of ten years, so, a Virtual Spouse, let it pass by blissfully unaware. Good for my wallet, since her birthday and Valentine’s Day are one and the same. Lot of pressure this time of year.
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mistermuse 7:01 pm on January 27, 2021 Permalink |
Your secret is safe with me, Ricardo. π
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Kally 2:49 pm on January 30, 2021 Permalink |
Just too many dates to remember in a marriage. Lol!
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mistermuse 7:05 pm on January 30, 2021 Permalink |
Thanks, Kally — you’ve just provided the perfect excuse for me to give my wife for forgetting our wedding anniversary (I already have an excuse for forgetting her birthday: I’m too considerate to remind her she just became a year older). π
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Kally 12:42 am on January 31, 2021 Permalink
Ask her if she remembers the date of your first kiss, first time you bought flowers, first time you fix something for the house etc. π€ͺ
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mistermuse 1:20 am on January 31, 2021 Permalink
That’s ancient history, Kally. We’re so old and married so long, we can hardly remember what we did yesterday!
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calmkate 6:48 pm on January 30, 2021 Permalink |
love your ramped up sense of humour, must take the sting out of disagreements π
And totally love the lay back style of that second video, magic … happy spouse day to all those who made it work!
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