"It takes real planning to organize this kind of chaos." — Mel Odom Planning anything other than a vacation is difficult for me. Moving parts, event times and dates, and the ever-present culinary and clothing challenges I live with, all add up to a ton of stress, and yes, chaos. However, a friend recently asked me to be a bridesmaid at her wedding. Of course, I said yes … [Read more...] about From The Deep End: Bring on the wedding bells and whistles
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WWII veteran, 100, to marry fiancee, 96, near Normandy beach
Lois K. Solomon He may be 100, but Harold Terens still smooches like a teenager. It’s one of the many reasons his fiancee, Jeanne Swerlin, 96, is marrying him. “He’s such a good kisser,” Swerlin said. The pair loves to snuggle, hold hands, and make each other laugh. They are also excitedly getting ready for a historic wedding trip. Terens, a Lake Worth Beach … [Read more...] about WWII veteran, 100, to marry fiancee, 96, near Normandy beach
HOW THEY MET: Connecting the wires
After losing her husband to a 15-year battle with cancer, Louise decided to chart a new course. This change in direction would make no provisions for another life partner. “I was fine living alone and didn’t want to consider marriage again,” she said. “I leapt into getting rid of our house, changed jobs, sold two cars, sold the boat.” While much of her former life was … [Read more...] about HOW THEY MET: Connecting the wires