This made me laugh and laugh. Not sure why it hit me so hard. Maybe it's because I spent the entire day painting a piece about an elopement, and then I read this. I think if marriage has to have such a limited definition (CA Prop 8), maybe I don't recognize it either. Mind you, I certainly still recognize mine - I'd recognize my marriage anywhere. I think I recognized it in those two beautiful brides that I painted from, actually... Never mind - I DO recognize marriage! It's really plain to me when I see it. I just can't see it in every married couple I know, and I certainly see it in some couples who can't get married.
How true. I no longer recognize my own face.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to try this out on MathMan. I'm sure he'll be amused!
ReplyDeleteWish me luck.
Me: Honey, I'm no longer recognizing our marriage.
Him: Yeah, I saw that. You know, there were times when I truly believed that about you.
Zing. He got me, but good.
This made me laugh and laugh. Not sure why it hit me so hard. Maybe it's because I spent the entire day painting a piece about an elopement, and then I read this. I think if marriage has to have such a limited definition (CA Prop 8), maybe I don't recognize it either. Mind you, I certainly still recognize mine - I'd recognize my marriage anywhere. I think I recognized it in those two beautiful brides that I painted from, actually... Never mind - I DO recognize marriage! It's really plain to me when I see it. I just can't see it in every married couple I know, and I certainly see it in some couples who can't get married.
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant - went over and read the whole post from the link. It really makes the point.
ReplyDeleteLove this. think I will try it.
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