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104. You can't imagine the minor scandal it was

Sat Jul 26, 2014, 01:11 PM

Jul 2014

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I was only there for my senior year, so I wasn't a major figure among the student body. It considered itself and its alumni to be some kind of hot shit just because they'd been there since the stone age. Bush Sr. and Jr. both graduated from there (Sr. interviewed me before I was admitted), so you can imagine to what extent I did NOT fit in!

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Forty years ago today, the earth shook, history changed. Two people noticed. I was one of them. [View all] DFW Jul 2014 OP

What a beautiful tribute to the two of you and your children auntAgonist Jul 2014 #1

Congratulations on your anniversary, my dear DFW! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2014 #2

Peggy, the sentiment is mutual DFW Jul 2014 #31

Beautiful family! redwitch Jul 2014 #3

Wishing you many more happy years together! Phentex Jul 2014 #4

Is IS an anniversary of sorts. DFW Jul 2014 #7

Congratulations on a marvelous journey so far dixiegrrrrl Jul 2014 #5

Nothing wrong with evoking a smile every now and then! DFW Jul 2014 #33

What a wonderful tribute brer cat Jul 2014 #6

Wonderful tribute. Beautiful family. Marvelous friends. And a life well-lived! Triana Jul 2014 #8

Mazel tov shenmue Jul 2014 #9

Toda raba! n/t DFW Jul 2014 #23

Stan Lee!!!!! lunatica Jul 2014 #10

He is one VERY entertaining character DFW Jul 2014 #24

Gorgeous! BrotherIvan Jul 2014 #11

The Cat.... louis-t Jul 2014 #20

Funny story about him DFW Jul 2014 #102

Great story. louis-t Jul 2014 #107

Happy Anniversary to you both!!! Cooley Hurd Jul 2014 #12

Awwww... this is FABULOUS! So cool!!! Congratulations DFW! calimary Jul 2014 #13

How wonderful get the red out Jul 2014 #14

Alles Gute zum Jubiläum! ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #15

Danke Schön! DFW Jul 2014 #25

Sauerbraten, Rotkohl und Leber-Nudel-Suppe? ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #32

Nichts davon!! DFW Jul 2014 #34

Mein Gott, ich bin eifersüchtig! Genießen Sie eine Extraportion für mich, bitte? ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #66

Wurde gemacht! DFW Jul 2014 #91

loved getting to know you. BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2014 #16

Congratulations! OnyxCollie Jul 2014 #17

... Lochloosa Jul 2014 #18

So cool...... louis-t Jul 2014 #19

Fantastic, DFW! villager Jul 2014 #21

Stan has been a friend for ten years or so. DFW Jul 2014 #28

Maybe if they'd remembered the Excelsior, instead? villager Jul 2014 #35

A few years ago, when I was in Stan's office in BH DFW Jul 2014 #47

where's the "rec" button for a reply!? villager Jul 2014 #69

LOL!! DFW Jul 2014 #83

Wow WoodyD Jul 2014 #22

You just never know, do you? What a lovely life you've had, all because mnhtnbb Jul 2014 #26

You are so very right. DFW Jul 2014 #36

Congratulations! Such a beautiful story and family.. it is 40 years Peacetrain Jul 2014 #27

Well, in that case... DFW Jul 2014 #29

Congrats! You both are beautiful people. nt kelliekat44 Jul 2014 #30

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary, DFW !! Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2014 #37

Happy Anniversary! woodsprite Jul 2014 #38

I just want to add my congratulations to someone who gets it. Boomerproud Jul 2014 #39

They all were either interesting or authentic DFW Jul 2014 #94

Keep up the good work, both of you. Paladin Jul 2014 #40

Still in love after all these years! Curmudgeoness Jul 2014 #41

I am indeed lucky DFW Jul 2014 #106

What Chance? JGug1 Jul 2014 #42

Funny thing about that DFW Jul 2014 #49

Beautiful tribute to your wife and family emsimon33 Jul 2014 #43

Good for you... panader0 Jul 2014 #44

When I figure it out, I'll let you know. DFW Jul 2014 #98

totally awesome - reading this was one of the highlights of my day. thanks for sharing NRaleighLiberal Jul 2014 #45

So, you're right on our heels DFW Jul 2014 #103

Beautiful! Solly Mack Jul 2014 #46

what a lovely tribute to your wife and family shireen Jul 2014 #48

The book should be ready by this fall. I hope all of DU does get drawn in...... DFW Jul 2014 #52

Keep us in the loop. This sounds wonderful. truedelphi Jul 2014 #89

Will do! n/t DFW Jul 2014 #90

Hi, DFW! Hissyspit Jul 2014 #50

Hey, Hissyspit! DFW Jul 2014 #53

What a wonderful tribute to your life, your wife and your family. May you all be blessed with Fla Dem Jul 2014 #51

Thanks, Fla! DFW Jul 2014 #54

Congratulations! Lovely story - thank you. n/t veness Jul 2014 #55

What a great story. applegrove Jul 2014 #56

Somehow, the name Britt Ekland comes to mind. I always appreciate what you share with us. NBachers Jul 2014 #57

To answer your question DFW Jul 2014 #61

The story about your brother is the best laugh of my day. Thanks for taking us along for the ride! NBachers Jul 2014 #78

You can't imagine the minor scandal it was DFW Jul 2014 #104

Beautiful , thanks so much for sharing!! bowens43 Jul 2014 #58

Wunderschön! flygal Jul 2014 #59

Danke!! n/t DFW Jul 2014 #62

Beautiful post! rosesaylavee Jul 2014 #60

Ich wünsche Ihnen vierzig Jahre mehr! Lydia Leftcoast Jul 2014 #63

Lovely and moving post, got me choked up. Voice for Peace Jul 2014 #64

me too tishaLA Jul 2014 #71

To DFW and Family.... Hekate Jul 2014 #65

I never met a smile I didn't like... DFW Jul 2014 #93

Para Bem Fred Friendlier Jul 2014 #67

Congratulations DFW and family! femmocrat Jul 2014 #68

Congratulations on two things Half-Century Man Jul 2014 #70

Kick for quoting Robert Hunter at the end! But, isn't that Valerie Plame??? grahamhgreen Jul 2014 #72

That wasn't Valerie Plame DFW Jul 2014 #84

a most happy and joyous anniversary for you-- and may there be many, many more. thank you so niyad Jul 2014 #73

Congrats! AND...I really love the 70's photos...takes me back... joeybee12 Jul 2014 #74

What a wonderful story of your beautiful family. MarianJack Jul 2014 #75

K&R ReRe Jul 2014 #76

Absolutely amazing!! DeSwiss Jul 2014 #77

I missed that last comment earlier DFW Jul 2014 #110

Beautiful! gblady Jul 2014 #79

Simply beautiful, DFW. nt Mnemosyne Jul 2014 #80

Your love for your wife is beautiful BainsBane Jul 2014 #81

Happy Anniversary DFW! pablo_marmol Jul 2014 #82

What an incredibly amazing journey! Happy anniversary, Mr. & Mrs. DFW! ChisolmTrailDem Jul 2014 #85

Beautiful (n/t) bvf Jul 2014 #86

Great post DFW. bluesbassman Jul 2014 #87

Oh, this is so beautiful! And yes, your wife is beautiful! And so are you! :-) DesertDiamond Jul 2014 #88

Great pics, great story and I'm quite happy for you ! steve2470 Jul 2014 #92

Happy Anniversary to you both! LeftishBrit Jul 2014 #95

Happy anniversary! Lugnut Jul 2014 #96

Excellent! ctsnowman Jul 2014 #97

Superb. Baitball Blogger Jul 2014 #99

Thanks for sharing, and happy, happy, happy anniversary. mountain grammy Jul 2014 #100

Nice. Turbineguy Jul 2014 #101

A big THANK YOU to all who posted replies, and to all who yet will DFW Jul 2014 #105

Congratulations! Happy 40th and may you celebrate many, many more! livetohike Jul 2014 #108

dude, you got really really blessed. irisblue Jul 2014 #109