Wednesday
25 years.
I keep saying it to myself like it was an impossibility.
Reality tells me I am definitely wrong.
25 years ago, I put on a cream-coloured tuxedo on a Sunday afternoon
(like I’d done on an almost weekly basis back then while playing a gazillion weddings)
To me there seemed to be little that was special about this silly monkey suit of mine.
I remember I had a nasty head cold and the November 6th sky was grey and almost foreboding.
I was currently living alone in the rented apartment that Pamela and I would live in for the year to come.
Although, my tuxedo felt pedestrian, the day was bubbling with anticipation and excitement.
I was getting married at 3pm.
My best man, Donnie, picked me up around two.
Parts of the day seem crystal clear to me: my mother and father walking down the aisle to be seated, my soon to be mother-in-law looking more beautiful than I’ve ever seen her look.
Our parents were so damn proud they should have been holding signs.
The years have brought us many things, some good, some bad.
That’s life I guess.
The most important thing is that after 25 years I am still
totally in love with this woman you’ve all come to know as ‘my’ Pamela.
This is the woman that three beautiful, intelligent and free-spirited daughters call, ‘Mom’.
She loves me for many things: my cooking, my strange sense of humor, my writing and the thing that ultimately brought us together, my music.
After 25 years, I wanted to find a nice tune that I thought she would like.
This tune, much like her, is funky, infectious and filled with a smattering of sultry musical innuendo.
Use headphones because the sound is really incredible.
The name of the band is Toto, a favorite of mine.
I think you’ll be able to guess the title of the tune by the time the first chorus comes around.
If my bride can guess the name of the drummer (another favorite of mine, sadly he died several years ago) she’ll make my day.
{*she will be allowed to ask me for a hint, though she may not need it} 
So, a Happy 25th to the beautiful other half of my very soul.
Here’s to our future and a love that will simply never die.
Ever.
Love you, Pamela . . .
Good tune! Congrats to the both of you on this milestone and another 25+ ! Enjoy
Congratulations. Here’s to 25 more.
kim
This is a great tune! Hope she enjoys it – you’ll have to let us know if she passed the test!
A happy anniversary to you both and here’s to many more healthy, happy years together!
Thank you Michael for the cool post.I remember the day we were married- it was just a wonderful day all around.The years have gone by so fast-it’s crazy!
I do remember how bummed out you were the day Jeff Porcaro died.
I know that he was one of your favorite drummers to listen to.
I think Steve Gaad was another.
We have three exceptional daughters that have added to our life together.It has been a joy to watch them grow.
A lot has changed over the years but the one constant has been our love for each other and for our girls.
Happy 25th Anniversary!
Congrats. It is hard as hell to reach that milestone in this day and time.
Congratulations. Bunny and I have been married for 12 years, and we find it hard to find other couples that have been married longer. Such love should be recognized, treasured, respected, appreciated, and celebrated. My hat (if I wore one) is off to you two.
I’m very happy for you both.
Congrats to 2 of my favourite people in the whole world. I need you to know I’m smiling broadly amidst a few tears here.
25 years? Man, that’s huge in anyone’s language.
I pray you have many more happy years together, although there is no doubt in my mind you can do at least another 25 on your ears!
Moe
Congratulations. 25 years is such a wonderful anniversary and too few get there. Love that keeps on growing is everlasting. I hope you share another 50 years or more together, with many more special happenings to be shared together.
Enjoy Mate
Awww, you softy
I haven’t heard Toto in years it seems. Used to have several of their albums.
Good stuff. (St. George and the Dragon was always my fave)
Congratulations! It’s a perfect song – much better than the one I had noted to suggest to you.
Your wife is a lucky gal… I hope I can find a big sentimental mush someday… happy anniversary heres to another **25**
yayyyy for the two of yas .. that’s just great, michael .. words can not possibly express how lucky you two are to have each other.
to another 25 . . .
WONDERFULL-A GREAT PAIR!
So, what is the prize?
Happy 25th Anniversary, Pamela and Michael!
Hope your day was the best! You deserve it!
xo Lynn & John
Happy Anniversary! I hope you had a wonderful day.
25 years, Congrats to you and your Pamela! I’m really happy for you
Just wanted to thank all of you for the wonderful comments on this post.
We are blessed in many ways.
Thanks again.
~m