This is popularly known as Durham Castle, but of course for these 44 years it’s been how I imagine my own good fortune in wooing and winning this lady.<\/p>\n
Eventually even commoners like me may ascend if they “marry up,” as I certainly did.<\/p>\n
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No wonder I’m smiling<\/p><\/div>\n
Yes, it’s the Yeats Tower, but it does serve to illustrate my ongoing glee.<\/p>\n
Happy 44th, m’lady! I pray for many more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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