How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? Here’s what it means to us!

Joan and I celebrate our 38th year of marriage today, February 14th. It has been a wonderful journey. We travel well together. That is, once we get in the car and stop bickering about what to pack, where to pack it and who is going to pack it!

We have shared life’s ups and downs; honeymooned on Maui, cruised the Caribbean, and visited my heritage and family homeland, Madeira. It has always been about the journey, not the destination.

The journey of living several places in the Bay Area. The journey of raising a daughter. The journey of swinging a hammer with our grandson. The journey raising furry loved ones.

We have had dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds. Yes, we have had a Silva’s Zoo.

I look forward to sharing more amazing adventures with Joan, and what is the next thing we will share together.

Speaking of swinging a hammer with my grandson, I definitely use my years of handyman and electrician skills when we build stuff together. His favorite place, when he comes to visit Papa, is the garage.

Over the years, since he was old enough to hold a hammer, we have used our imagination to build many things. A mini-pool table, a marble race track, a fort, and a golf course … to name a few of the many.

On this day, Valentines day, where I share with you my relationships, are there ways you may want to honor and support your relationships?

Just give us a call if we can help smooth out any pot holes or bumps on your “Honey Do” list? And, make sure your Valentines Day is a happy, loving one.