The Prodigal One

This past Friday the 29th I went to the store to purchase some flowers for my wife Julie as a gift for our 27th wedding anniversary. Years ago I may have purchased a box of chocolates and a bottle of wine to go with the flowers but not today. While I was shopping I picked up some Pine Sol and oatmeal. Not real romantic, but practical. The Pine Sol was to clean the kitchen floors and the oatmeal was because I am old and trying to live a healthier life style. Twenty seven years ago Julie vowed to marry me for better for worse. Obviously, there has been some times …..