A Diamond Ring
I'm officially engaged to Latthana - she's wearing this diamond. More details in tonight's GnomeREPORT.
UPDATE: We've received countless wishes through e-mail today. One of the niftier messages came from one of Lockergnome's regular contributors, Sherman:
Congratulations. With the changing times, the concept of marriage has not changed, but its meaning has become clearer. What used to be called a shackup can be a rewarding and loving relationship, but marriage is something different. Marriage goes beyond any specific religion or belief. Marriage is an extremely basic change in attitude. When the tired words “for better or worse, in sickness or health.” are recited, we tend to shine them on, but think back to the days when they were bright and new. They meant something. They really meant for better or worse. They meant that I don't even have to think about alternatives because they are not going to happen. I suppose you could consider marriage to be an early labor-saving device. It eliminates the requirement for all sort of activities, most of which are of passing interest.
Marriage is not for everyone. Our ancestors saw the good lives that truly married people shared and envied them. So they all tried to be married and most ended up in shackles of some type. Libraries are full of books written about the sad consequences of unhappy pairing. Still they tried, and soon getting married was the only permitted way to have a relationship. That attempt at social engineering was one of the biggest failures of the human race. It tool a long time, but the people finally rebelled and now we see that marriage is returning to something that truly means “for better or worse.'til death do us part”.
The transition to marriage is not easy. In his autobiography, Albert Einstein wrote that the one thing he regretted was that he had not been smart enough to figure out how to live with one woman. Now that is some heavy odds to overcome!. Like I said, marriage is not for most people. You can live together and have kids and be respected in you community and even have a piece of paper that says you are married and you will still not be married. When you truly understand “for better or worse” and agree to it, then you are married.
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22 Comments
cameron conner / desk003
December 24th, 2004
at 10:37pm
So did you take the pix the first time or did you do it then do it again for the camera?
Anonymous
December 25th, 2004
at 12:28am
Wow, congratulations Chris and Ponzi!!
It must be a great Christmas for you two tonight, I am happy for you two.
This is truly the beggining of a beautiful thing! Cheers and Congrats again!
-Dan
SwathingScientist
December 25th, 2004
at 1:20am
Way to go CHRIS!!.Congratulations from your friend Bruce
Anonymous
December 25th, 2004
at 2:31am
Congratulations Chris!
- Neil T.
ellewiz
December 25th, 2004
at 7:01am
Hey, Mazel Tov! I got engaged this year too. W00t! Have a very happy holiday!
Steve Butler
December 25th, 2004
at 7:28am
WOW! Grats Chris & Ponzi - what a wonderful start to a wonderful Xmas.
Steve Butler
December 25th, 2004
at 7:28am
WOW! Grats Chris & Ponzi - what a wonderful start to a wonderful Xmas.
brandonwatts
December 25th, 2004
at 7:33am
Wonderful! I'm so happy for both of you!
Anonymous
December 25th, 2004
at 8:21am
CONGRATULATIONS…
To one of the sweetest couples I know.
You meet people along the way in your life who you know are truly
meant to be together, and your love for each other absolutely exemplies that truth.
All the best,
Randy Hoffman
Anonymous
December 25th, 2004
at 8:25am
CONGRATULATIONS…
To one of the sweetest couples I know.
You meet people along the way in your life who you know are truly
meant to be together, and your love for each other absolutely exemplifies that truth.
(Spelling corrected and sentiment remains)
All the best,
Randy Hoffman
Anonymous
December 25th, 2004
at 8:40am
Congradulations! I wish both of you the best! Best wishes man!
Peter Barbosa
- PeterBarbosa.com
caveman bob
December 25th, 2004
at 9:12am
We never do learn do we?!!?:}
Best wishes to you and Ponzi regarding your leap of faith .. may it last long and land safely .. apologies to Vulcans everywhere
Bob
Anonymous
December 25th, 2004
at 9:57am
You are a fortunate man. May God bless your Union.
Merry Christmas!
Anonymous
December 25th, 2004
at 1:23pm
Congratulations to You and Ponzi both. I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas.
http://suzy1270.sdf-us.org/blog/index.html
Suzanne
Anonymous
December 25th, 2004
at 5:09pm
What a lucky man you are. I bet you know that already. Congratulations to you both.
May you have a wonderful marriage with fine healthy children and few debts to bother you.
When your children reach the teen years, may their rebellion be short and harmless.
I do have one question. I read you every time you post. Forgive me but I have now idea why you moved to Seattle. Is that something you shared and I missed it or have you said “why” yet???
Janet
Mitch Keeler
December 25th, 2004
at 8:22pm
Many congrats! Couldn't of happened to a better couple of folks. Here's to many more years to come. ;)
WildBlueMekaLizard
December 26th, 2004
at 5:15pm
Chris and Ponzi, CONGRATS (virtual cartwheel)!!!! See what happens when I don't blog hop for a day? :o)
computerwheelie
December 26th, 2004
at 5:39pm
I want to wish both of you the very best in life. YOu both are great people. Even tho I don't know you two in real person to person…face to face. I have come to realize thru your blogs, etc. that you both are wonderful people.
Have a wonderful 2005 and a wonderful lifetime full of good memories, and tech gadgets.
Thats what I plan to do..with the love of my life, who introduced me 13 years ago to the world of computers.
Happy Holidays
:: jozjozjoz.com ::
December 26th, 2004
at 7:25pm
Congrats again!
PS - I don't there's anything wrong with “Ponzi Pirillo.” But then again, I can't really pronounce “Latthana!”
bmh67wa
December 27th, 2004
at 3:18am
Congratulations and welcome to Washington!
Anonymous
December 27th, 2004
at 9:59am
Congratulations to you two. It must be an awesome christmas for you two.
nadster
October 11th, 2005
at 5:27pm
My best wishes are with you. This is so heart warming. So all the best for your future together.