by Lisa Jacobson | Jan 15, 2014 | Marriage, Uncategorized
We somehow found ourselves at the top of the mountain. A romantic impulse, I suppose. But last week-end we were heading back home and he suddenly steered the car up the road to Timberline Lodge at the top of Mt. Hood, Oregon. A small detour up into the snowy peak....
by Lisa Jacobson | Dec 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Drawn from the archives, Lisa Jacobson, Club31Women A stranger. A complete stranger. Who is this man? I wondered. Where did he come from and what was he doing in my kitchen? After so many months of blissful marriage, so many laughs and lovely moments, what had come...
by Lisa Jacobson | Dec 4, 2013 | Christmas, Marriage
Snow. Twinkly lights. Lovely gifts, woodsy garland, and a simple nativity scene. Mystery and joy. It was Christmas Eve and our very first together. We were newlyweds living in those dreadful pink apartments and I was eager to have his family out to celebrate Christmas...
by Lisa Jacobson | Nov 20, 2013 | Guest Blogger, Marriage
I’d like to think that there’s been a whole lot of loving done over the years. I mean, so much can happen in over 20 years of marriage, right? Good times. Hard times. Big sacrifices. Small ones. I’ve loved him through it all. But what would be...
by Lisa Jacobson | Nov 6, 2013 | Guest Blogger, Marriage
He said it didn’t really matter all that much to him. Sure, it’s his birthday, but he’s not exactly a birthday-guy, if you know what I mean? He doesn’t require – nor necessarily want – a bunch of hoopla when it comes to his day. No presents, no parties, and no...
