Born today was Queen Victoria.
Whose marriage was at first euphoria.
But when the Prince, her Albert, died,
She absolutely died inside.*
*And became the byword for conventional propriety and a prudish, strait-laced morality.
I'm Jerry Partacz, happily married to my wife Julie for over 40 years. I have four children and eleven grandchildren. I'm enjoying retirement after 38 years of teaching. I now have an opportunity to share my thoughts on many things. I'm an incurable optimist. I also love to solve crossword puzzles and to write light verse. I love to read, to garden, to play the piano, to collect stamps and coins, and to watch "Curb Your Enthusiasm".
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The official History of the Monarchy says 1837-1901, or ~64 years. If you ask Prince Charles and his consort Secretariat Parker Bowles, it looks like mum is going to beat that.
I wish her the best.