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140. Two degrees of luck

Sun Jul 25, 2021, 11:53 PM

Jul 2021

Knowing someone who could make a phone call and get Stan to have lunch with me, and stay in touch after that, was one piece of luck. But even guys like Stan gotta know SOMEBODY. So, one of those "somebodies" was me. Meeting my wife and having her stay with me forever was a different kind of luck. She was only going to marry ONE guy, because any man lucky enough to marry her wouldn't WANT anyone else. THAT was the kind of luck you usually only see in bad movie plots.

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Forty-seven years ago today, the world changed--a revisit and a revision of a seven year old post: [View all] DFW Jul 2021 OP

Beautiful post. thucythucy Jul 2021 #1

Forty-seven years down DFW Jul 2021 #6

Like most of us men, DFW.... AZ8theist Jul 2021 #63

I do not know a single happy man... GeoWilliam750 Jul 2021 #102

The trick is to marry up, and conceal it from the better half. DFW Jul 2021 #103

Well done, DFW UpInArms Jul 2021 #2

Thanks! The way we look at it... DFW Jul 2021 #3

Thank you Delphinus Jul 2021 #4

She makes it very easy. DFW Jul 2021 #8

Thank you for sharing part of your amazing life with us. May you and your wonderful family niyad Jul 2021 #5

Thanks, niyad! DFW Jul 2021 #12

What a beautiful post and beautiful pictures! Diamond_Dog Jul 2021 #7

Thanks! DFW Jul 2021 #36

Congratulations! A beautiful tribute to a well loved life. randr Jul 2021 #9

Mostly to the woman who made it possible DFW Jul 2021 #123

Thank you SO MUCH for sharing of yourself and your family and friends and your life. And PBO! CurtEastPoint Jul 2021 #10

He is every bit as engaging as people who never met him imagine DFW Jul 2021 #37

Congratulations! dhol82 Jul 2021 #11

Thanks! DFW Jul 2021 #38

Wonderful love story and great photos! Is that Stan Lee in one of them? Rabrrrrrr Jul 2021 #13

Hillary Clinton's dad! LOL! DFW Jul 2021 #17

Wow- hanging out with Stan Lee at a diner! A childhood dream. Rabrrrrrr Jul 2021 #80

He was supreme wisecracker with a heart of gold DFW Jul 2021 #85

That's awesome! Rabrrrrrr Jul 2021 #158

I wish I knew! DFW Jul 2021 #159

What a wonderful life and family Tadpole Raisin Jul 2021 #14

It's scary how fast 47 years goes by when it's behind you DFW Jul 2021 #23

Congratulations bluecollar2 Jul 2021 #15

Thanks for joing the ride for a little while! n/t DFW Jul 2021 #25

Congratulations! KS Toronado Jul 2021 #16

Then as now DFW Jul 2021 #20

I'd wager she's incapable of having a swelled head KS Toronado Jul 2021 #28

You're not wrong, of course. DFW Jul 2021 #32

Sie Sind Ein Glckliches Mann, Mein Freund COL Mustard Jul 2021 #18

Danke! And I never forget that for a second, I promise you! n/t DFW Jul 2021 #21

Congratulations!! StevieM Jul 2021 #19

I'm just a happy footnote. DFW Jul 2021 #22

Ain't love grand? SCantiGOP Jul 2021 #24

Thanks for that. We can't know, of course. DFW Jul 2021 #29

Love... DemUnleashed Jul 2021 #26

Thanks for visiting with us! n/t DFW Jul 2021 #30

Beautiful inside and out Alice Kramden Jul 2021 #27

Mostly them! LOL! DFW Jul 2021 #31

Happy Anniversary LittleGirl Jul 2021 #33

Harry huh? LOL!! DFW Jul 2021 #34

I agree LittleGirl Jul 2021 #35

Ah, so a similar story! DFW Jul 2021 #40

Lol. It's okay. LittleGirl Jul 2021 #45

So lovely... ❤ dixiechiken1 Jul 2021 #39

If I didn't appreciate what I have DFW Jul 2021 #46

Just terrific... PCIntern Jul 2021 #41

I'm sure you must know some people equally or more fortunate DFW Jul 2021 #47

Thanks for the absolutely wonderful photos and the stories, my dear DFW! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2021 #42

Thanks, Peggy! You and LM know better than most. DFW Jul 2021 #51

My best wishes to you both, DFW! Truly, a life well lived. Bo Zarts Jul 2021 #43

A fellow member of the class of '74! DFW Jul 2021 #50

Congrats to all of you, DFW, and thanks for sharing this view into your lives. Hortensis Jul 2021 #44

Always glad to have a few friends along! n/t DFW Jul 2021 #52

Good on you two. Congratulations! BTW, my advice is, keep the beard. Looks great on you. Shrike47 Jul 2021 #48

I have no choice, so I will! DFW Jul 2021 #53

Here's to many more anniversaries in the future! panader0 Jul 2021 #49

Thanks, my friend! DFW Jul 2021 #54

Beautiful family seta1950 Jul 2021 #55

Thanks! DFW Jul 2021 #56

Blessings for always, friend Hekate Jul 2021 #57

Mahalo, Hekate! DFW Jul 2021 #67

Wow - cilla4progress Jul 2021 #58

Thanks! DFW Jul 2021 #68

Congratulations to you all! BlueMTexpat Jul 2021 #59

You are so right! DFW Jul 2021 #69

Loved this! colorado_ufo Jul 2021 #60

And back from us, exceptioinally from Massachusetts.! DFW Jul 2021 #71

Thank you for sharing your life in pictures. virgdem Jul 2021 #61

Thanks! For the record.... DFW Jul 2021 #154

You have had an such an interesting and fulfilling... 3catwoman3 Jul 2021 #62

Thanks for that! DFW Jul 2021 #136

Lovely post.... Demsrule86 Jul 2021 #64

What a wonderful story. At 59yo with a wife I met in high school and 4 kids later It's scary to Pepsidog Jul 2021 #65

Everything is at stake. Well put. DFW Jul 2021 #73

Congrats DFW and E. 7wo7rees Jul 2021 #66

Thanks, you 7wo! DFW Jul 2021 #104

You're a lucky man ornotna Jul 2021 #70

You're right DFW Jul 2021 #75

This is a great post MustLoveBeagles Jul 2021 #72

I did luck out with the family. A few things fell my way. DFW Jul 2021 #81

Sounds like you've lived an interesting life MustLoveBeagles Jul 2021 #90

Having it made is a subjective term DFW Jul 2021 #106

This is true MustLoveBeagles Jul 2021 #134

Thank you for sharing your family with us! berniesandersmittens Jul 2021 #74

Thanks! DFW Jul 2021 #107

Congratulations! Sogo Jul 2021 #76

These are just a few snapshots of a life, of course DFW Jul 2021 #109

Amazing! Mr. Evil Jul 2021 #77

Glad to have you join the ride for a few minutes! n/t DFW Jul 2021 #82

What a beautiful story, secondwind Jul 2021 #78

Nice of you to join us for a while DFW Jul 2021 #83

Congratulations DFW! mcar Jul 2021 #79

Thanks! DFW Jul 2021 #84

Thanks for sharing your beautiful album! dalton99a Jul 2021 #86

Those ancient Greeks knew what they were talking about. n/t DFW Jul 2021 #105

Thanks for sharing, DFW and a happy 47/39 anniversary to you both. Prime numbers for a prime couple. yonder Jul 2021 #87

It DOES happen. DFW Jul 2021 #108

Thank You for sharing your wonderful family and your life with us. Stuart G Jul 2021 #88

To get there, there were a lot of fallen trees blocking the road. DFW Jul 2021 #111

I love this post! lunatica Jul 2021 #89

That was indeed Stan. DFW Jul 2021 #112

Well congratulations on both counts lunatica Jul 2021 #139

Two degrees of luck DFW Jul 2021 #140

Wonderful life! Wild blueberry Jul 2021 #91

It really does, you're right. DFW Jul 2021 #113

Awwwwwwww... calimary Jul 2021 #92

Thanks, Mary! DFW Jul 2021 #114

Wonderful post. Wonderful life. mountain grammy Jul 2021 #93

I knew Gabby and Mark for years before she was shot. DFW Jul 2021 #115

Your pretty daughters sure do look like their mom. tblue37 Jul 2021 #94

Good thing for them!! DFW Jul 2021 #116

Yeah, you can carry off the beard, but I don't think they could. tblue37 Jul 2021 #122

It has been many years since they even entertained the thought........n/t DFW Jul 2021 #124

Absolutely outstanding post, DFW. This made my day! 11 Bravo Jul 2021 #95

Thanks! I don't know about 47 more years. DFW Jul 2021 #117

What a lovely post... appmanga Jul 2021 #96

That particular party was my dad's party DFW Jul 2021 #147

Glckwnsche! Beste Gre an Sie und Ihre liebe Familie! Jedi Guy Jul 2021 #97

Vielen Dank! DFW Jul 2021 #148

Thank you for sharing with us. ismnotwasm Jul 2021 #98

Great story, makes me happy The Jungle 1 Jul 2021 #99

Well, there is one obstacle to that DFW Jul 2021 #118

Interesting never heard of that condition. The Jungle 1 Jul 2021 #156

Lol! DFW Jul 2021 #157

Wow ya got me. The Jungle 1 Jul 2021 #162

My lips are sealed. n/t DFW Jul 2021 #163

Just beautiful! vercetti2021 Jul 2021 #100

Not unique DFW Jul 2021 #119

That's the best thing vercetti2021 Jul 2021 #125

You never know when or where. DFW Jul 2021 #128

Many congratulations! GeoWilliam750 Jul 2021 #101

After Barack Obama, you mean? DFW Jul 2021 #120

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! spanone Jul 2021 #110

Much appreciated! DFW Jul 2021 #121

☮️ ---We celebrate 45 on 9/4 spanone Jul 2021 #133

Truly lovely malaise Jul 2021 #126

Thanks, Malaise! DFW Jul 2021 #130

Yes, total truth. DFW..Thank You for mentioning this..What is "Hitting the Jackpot"? Stuart G Jul 2021 #135

I hit that same health jackpot 17 years ago DFW Jul 2021 #138

One of the greatest posts I have ever seen on DU :) Thtwudbeme Jul 2021 #127

Think of it as a photo album DFW Jul 2021 #129

Lovely, in every way. All of it, all of them... Tom Rinaldo Jul 2021 #131

Thanks, Tom! DFW Jul 2021 #132

Me too! n/t Tom Rinaldo Jul 2021 #146

That's a beautiful family! FakeNoose Jul 2021 #137

Thanks!! At some point, the memories are all one has left DFW Jul 2021 #155

What a strange feeling this thread provokes. grantcart Jul 2021 #141

We can't let the memories fade DFW Jul 2021 #149

Mandy Patinkin is going to have to play you in the biofilm tishaLA Jul 2021 #142

They might have do some embellishing with the screenplay DFW Jul 2021 #150

You are blessed Generic Other Jul 2021 #143

Thanks for taking the time to join us! n/t DFW Jul 2021 #151

Beautiful couple, beautiful family, beautiful life ♥️ 🌹 Raine Jul 2021 #144

These are just highlights and snapshots, of course, but thanks! DFW Jul 2021 #152

BRAVO!!! What a wonderful journey... Raster Jul 2021 #145

Thanks for joining us for a while! DFW Jul 2021 #153

What a beautiful post, DFW! PWPippinesq Jul 2021 #160

Good for you! Never stop! DFW Jul 2021 #161

i hope to follow my mother's example and continue on with spirit, grace and joy PWPippinesq Jul 2021 #164

It's not impossible that their paths crossed DFW Jul 2021 #165

My dad was in the Kennedy administration under Dean Rusk at the State Dept. PWPippinesq Jul 2021 #166

That is a distinct possibility DFW Jul 2021 #167

I'm late in replying. Niagara Jul 2021 #168

Thanks! And here's another one for you (White House Christmas Party, 2013) DFW Jul 2021 #169