THE UNITED STATES OF US

In 2017, it’s hard to find days of simplicity. Our hours get caught up in kinks made from hectic patterns; school routines, work schedules, or the overly consuming extracurricular commitments. For me, the 1970’s are something to revisit. When I was the age my children are now, I would wake up and look forward to getting outside, exploring, seeing what adventure I had in store for my day – My ENTIRE Day! The only time I intended to go back home was to eat, and then again to me

When thinking about forever-love, I am reminded of my elders; a generation of people in their seventies who have endured much and adore with everything they have. I am in awe of their loyalty, selflessness and sacrifice towards a commitment most of them made some fifty years ago. This year my aunt and uncle (my legal guardians) hit the 'golden together' milestone. Their love story is one to retell, honor and surely celebrate. Pat and Joe Thomas met in high school and started