Happily Never After?

Did you hear? The Gores are getting a divorce after 40 years of marriage. How sad is that? According to the news story I was just reading, their divorce has already been added to Wikipedia. The story also noted some statistics about divorce that we've all heard before (couples who fight about money are more likely to divorce blah blah blah), but why after 40 years of getting through so much together would they just all of a sudden call it quits? Somehow I doubt it had anything to do with money.

Perhaps, my short time on earth doesn't lend me much perspective on this subject. After all, they were married for close to double the amount of years I've been alive! Which suddenly makes me feel very childlike...

On E! News today (yes, I watch it almost every day...sue me) they made some pretty mean but pretty clever jokes about Al not saving the environment and now not being able to save his marriage. They also mentioned that Al and Tipper have three adult children. It reminded me of something my Dad once told me. He was telling me how one of his friends wasn't getting along with his wife. The couple I'm referencing had apparently discussed the possibility of separating or divorcing once their kids had all left the nest. Maybe The Gores had a similar agreement?? I guess I would need to find out how "adult" their children really are before analyzing any further.

Am I being Debbie Downer or what?

On a lighter note, I saw the turquoise cocktail ring of my dreams today. I found it at this little store in Dallas called La Mariposa. They specialize in Mexican clothing and decor (the store is painted PINK, how could I not go in?), but had the most amazing selection of turquoise jewelry! I guess I should have expected that? The owner was so welcoming and we discussed our upcoming vacations to Florida and the effects of the never-ending oil spill on our plans. I didn't buy the ring on the spot (mistake!!!), but I haven't stopped thinking about it for hours, which in my book signifies that it is worth having.

Sweet dreams, friends. I'll now be watching "Glee" on TiVo until my eyes close. My best to The Gores!