May 23, 2023·edited May 24, 2023Liked by Charlie Bleecker
Congratulations on 4 years Charlie. I'm very happy for you (and Sam) :D.
I must say, after reading this piece and listening to Bleecker bombs, Sam sounds like a stand-up guy! Sending him a fist-bump from here. Love how he is your muse :)
I wanted to point to this stylistic turn you took at the end of this sentence - "I wouldn’t trade anything for where we are right now, with two kids screaming in the background and the idea of a real date night far from our reality, because instead of just being curious about each other’s interests, we’re fully invested."
That's a play on Sam's interest in investing right?
I'm going to file this under "relationship advice I have learned from Charlie." This particular part really stuck with me: I know couples who are not this supportive of each other’s endeavors, or they just don’t know that much about their partner’s line of work. There’s a lot of love and respect in these relationships, but there’s a disconnect in how they relate to each other. If you can’t talk about the things you’re passionate about with the person you’ve chosen to spend the rest of your life with, how can you be your whole self with that person?
Also, what a thoughtful and amazing book. I'm certain I'm going to be gifting someone that in the next 12 months.
Hi Charlie, first piece of writing from you that I read and I can relate to it 100%. See, this year with my wife we are getting to our 20 year anniversary. Our kids are teenagers now, so they're more independent. What we realized is that, as we both inevitably evolve individually, we need to make a conscious effort to also do it together. That means finding and developing common interests. Not always easy, with a lot of give an take but in the end rewarding.
Thank you, Martin. Wow, 20 years!! Congratulations to you both. You make a great point that it's not always easy and takes a conscious effort, especially the longer you've been with a person and gone through so many different changes.
Thanks, Michelle! We once made a punch from their other actual alcoholic cocktail book. It took four of us, over 10 hours, and was the best punch I've ever tasted.
Now that is perfect you are upping your mocktail game! We look forward to enjoying a few with you before retiring to a Christmas themed guest room. One day...
Congratulations on 4 years Charlie. I'm very happy for you (and Sam) :D.
I must say, after reading this piece and listening to Bleecker bombs, Sam sounds like a stand-up guy! Sending him a fist-bump from here. Love how he is your muse :)
I wanted to point to this stylistic turn you took at the end of this sentence - "I wouldn’t trade anything for where we are right now, with two kids screaming in the background and the idea of a real date night far from our reality, because instead of just being curious about each other’s interests, we’re fully invested."
That's a play on Sam's interest in investing right?
Thank you, Ishan! Sam IS a stand-up guy. I'm sure you two would get along.
And yes to the play on investing. ;)
I'm going to file this under "relationship advice I have learned from Charlie." This particular part really stuck with me: I know couples who are not this supportive of each other’s endeavors, or they just don’t know that much about their partner’s line of work. There’s a lot of love and respect in these relationships, but there’s a disconnect in how they relate to each other. If you can’t talk about the things you’re passionate about with the person you’ve chosen to spend the rest of your life with, how can you be your whole self with that person?
Also, what a thoughtful and amazing book. I'm certain I'm going to be gifting someone that in the next 12 months.
Thank you, Camilo! And yes! Such a great gift for anyone who wants a fancy drink without alcohol. :)
Happy Anniversary.
Congrats on your 4 years anniversary.Wishing you more days ahead with good stories of love and achievements.
This is indeed a lovely marital journey message!😊👏
Hi Charlie, first piece of writing from you that I read and I can relate to it 100%. See, this year with my wife we are getting to our 20 year anniversary. Our kids are teenagers now, so they're more independent. What we realized is that, as we both inevitably evolve individually, we need to make a conscious effort to also do it together. That means finding and developing common interests. Not always easy, with a lot of give an take but in the end rewarding.
Happy anniversary!
Thank you, Martin. Wow, 20 years!! Congratulations to you both. You make a great point that it's not always easy and takes a conscious effort, especially the longer you've been with a person and gone through so many different changes.
Happy Anniversary!! This was beautiful. Also, I will need to get that book.
Thanks, Michelle! We once made a punch from their other actual alcoholic cocktail book. It took four of us, over 10 hours, and was the best punch I've ever tasted.
Happy Anniversary! I look forward to reading about your mocktails.
Happy Anniversary to you both!
Now that is perfect you are upping your mocktail game! We look forward to enjoying a few with you before retiring to a Christmas themed guest room. One day...
Hahaha yes!!! We welcome the day. I feel like there will have to be a board game at some point as well...
Happy Anniversary!
"When Sam and I first met I knew nothing about investing,
but was curious to learn because he was so passionate about it."
Sounds like you know a lot about investing. You just do it with attention and relationship instead of money.
Happy Anniversary!
Ha, yes Rick, definitely. Thank you!
Congratulation!
We just celebrated #41!
WHAT?
Seems like yesterday we were on our honeymoon hiking 23 miles in the Green mountains of Vermont.
Happy Anniversary & many more!!!
Thank you, Len. Wow. 41 years. Happy Anniversary to you!!
Happy anniversary!
Thanks, Ali!
How far you've come in this lower-alcohol life, Charlie. It's a pleasure witnessing your growth. ❤️ Happy Anniversary.
Thank you, Simone! Pretty crazy, right?? "Lower-alcohol life." Right on. :)
Happy Anniversary you two!
Sous vide tequilla?? Please tell me how bad that tastes 🤣
Honestly I think it will taste delicious... and nothing like tequila.
Thanks, Nate, miss you!