love spelled in scrabble tiles

Mixed Wedding Feelings: “I Thought It Was Just Me”

Karin Kallmaker LIFE + STYLE

Amish quilt of wedding rings

There’s been an interesting response to Changes and Changers – Who Sucked the Romance Out of Marriage?, my blog about the range of feelings that went with being able finally to get married in the state where I live. The comments posted on the blog are representative, but links to the entry were also posted on a large list-serv that brought e-mail responses from folks I’ve never heard from before. Read More

love spelled in scrabble tiles

Changes and Changers – Who Sucked the Romance Out of Marriage?

Karin Kallmaker LIFE + STYLE

It is Cause for Celebration

Yesterday afternoon, my partner and I were married by a duly authorized representative of Alameda County, and issued a valid marriage license by the State of California, including its pretty raised seal. Our witnesses were my father and my partner’s brother. My mother and daughter sniffled during the exchange of vows and rings. My son took many photos. Read More