A Fairy Tale

Once upon a time, forty one years ago, in a humongous suburban school-there was a first year biology teacher- Science Guy. Taking a break from his test tubes, microscopes and frogs he caught the sight of a young, new dance teacher in the physical education department. Her name was Dancing Queen.

Suddenly Science Guy was forming a new hypothesis-how to date the queen. After doing extensive research-reading “Dating for Dummies” and “Even Science Nerds Can Score” he made his move. It worked- she gave him the time of day-an afternoon date in the middle of the week.

One September weekend a year later, Miss Dancing Queen became, Mrs. Dancing Guy. For three years they were so happy in their home in the “burbs”. Then unrest started to appear. One day the queen proclaimed, “Green Acres where I want to be”. Guess what happened next?

Ten years later the family expanded with the addition of little Shiner Boy and Kay-J Girl. Time flew and everyone grew- the young grew up and Sci Guy grew out. Life was good.

Forty years later, Shiner and his wonderful wife, Angel, invited the “Guys” to a pig roast/picnic. There the most marvelous event unfolded-the Little Guys had organized a surprise 40th anniversary party for them. They were elated. Kay-J had flown in from Phoenix- friends came from far and wide-and for once the Sci Guy was speechless.

Later, exhausted and beaming with pride and appreciation, the older Guys reflected on their life. Their conclusion: In life, good health is so important-but equally important are your family and friends-they make everything worthwhile.

The moral of this story is: true happiness is having a wonderful family like Shiner, Angel, and their children, Eyeque and Kantstan-Pop-plus daughter Kay-J and the best friends a couple could have. We love you-No No-WE TREASURE YOU. Thank you-Thank you – Thank you.