What does she love about him? Everything
Dear Annie: You recently asked readers to write in to respond to the question, “What do you love most about your partner and why?” I am a pretty lucky lady! Sometimes, I feel like pinching myself to make sure I’m not dreaming. I’ll call us “Fred” and “Rose” to tell our story.
Fred and I met later in life, after many years of single-parenting and hard work. We were coworkers who became friends long before we dated. I was content to stay single for the rest of my life, but somehow all that changed after we started dating. Five years later, we had a big outdoor spring wedding. Family and friends alike commented that it was about time! We met in 2009, started dating in 2014 and were married in 2019.
What do I love most about Fred? He is very genuine, sweet, kind and caring. He lets me be me and never tries to change me or control me. Our relationship is a partnership with shared responsibilities.
He is a great father of four boys. Two of his boys are adopted from the foster-care system. And he loves them like they are his own. When I learned this about him, I fell even more in love with him.
He loves my two daughters as if they were his own. He’s so very proud of them, and it really shows. My heart melts when he introduces them as our daughters. He loves my grandsons and son-in-law, too.
He loves to dance! He loves to wrap his arm around me, and I get so swept away. I’ve always wanted a man who loves to dance. We get so wrapped up in each other that sometimes we don’t even notice the music has ended.
We hold hands everywhere we go. I love how much he loves to do that. So many men wouldn’t dare hold hands. I don’t understand why not. It doesn’t make a man any less manly. And us women really long for that kind of affection. Sometimes we even skip together like a couple of giggling kids.
Every meal is a reason to celebrate. We clink silverware or glasses for each wonderful meal. Our friends and family members have come to expect it and even started this tradition themselves.
I love doing so many things with him, such as road trips, camping, hiking, watching movies, holidays, shopping, even cooking, cleaning and farm chores — you name it. He is always ready, willing and anxious to join me in doing almost anything.
This paints a rosy picture that our days are perfect, and we get along great all the time. Just like any couple, we do have to work on communication and mutual respect in our relationship. But he’s easy to talk to, and we always work things out. I love him dearly, and I’m looking forward to the next chapter of our lives!
“Ready, Freddy?” “I suppose, Rose!” — Rose Loves Fred
Dear Rose Loves Fred: Your romance sounds like something out of a movie. The gratitude you have for each other and the all-out celebration of life and your relationship is something to cherish. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story with us.
Sunday, Feb. 28 Virtual Science with Kosmic Kelly: 2 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. This session “Amazing Insects” teaches all about insects through creative, imaginative play. To register for a kit, call 978-597-1714.
Monday, March 1
Take & Make Kits – Suncatchers: All day; Stevens Memorial Library, Ashburnham. Create a colorful spring suncatcher; for supplies call 978-8274115. Ages 2-5.
Zoom ‘One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish’ story and craft: 10 a.m.;
Townsend Public Library. Join Miss Jessie as she reads the beloved classic “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish” by Dr. Seuss and do a related craft. To register for a kit, call 978-597-1714.
Online Monday Qi-gong:
10:30-11:30 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Calm your mind, improve your balance, enhance your health and cultivate your life’s energy with Dvora Eisenstein. 978-365-4160.
Online Community Qi-gong Classes: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library. Free weekly classes for all ages and levels of ability welcome. Calm your mind, improve your balance, enhance your health. To register, email CommunityQigong@gmail.co m.
YouTube Story Time with Miss Debbie: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library. Enjoy weekly recorded story time featuring book sharing, activities and take-home craft for all ages. To get your fun craft, call 978-5824140.
Zoom Slow Flow Yoga:
5:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. This Slow Flow Vinyasa yoga class is for the yogi who wants to practice a slower pace; suggested donation of $5-$12 per class. To register, call 978597-1714.
Tuesday, March 2
Letter ‘G’ Book Bundles: Townsend Public Library. Do you love ABC story time? Register and a staff member will make you a customized letter “G” book bundle (typically incudes 3-4 books each). To register, call 978597-1714.
Lego Builders Club: All day; Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Calling all Lego builders. Build your brick at home. The library will provide the themes of the month along with a kit for you to keep. To register, call 978365-4160, ext. 5.
Online ABC Story time: 10 a.m.; Townsend Public Library. To register, call 978597-1714.
Storytime Live!: 11 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library. Join Miss Jackie for a fun story. Call 978-368-5377.
Virtual Lunch Table for Homeschoolers: 11:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library.
This group meets weekly using Zoom to socialize, make friends and have some fun. To register, call 978597-1714.
Online Basic Digital Photography Class: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library. Feed your creativity and learn basic digital photography with Nick DePasquale in his virtual Zoom series this winter.
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 24: 7 p.m.; Leominster Veterans Memorial Center, Main Hall, 100 West St. Face masks and social distance required. Call 978-537-1541.
Virtual Cozy Mystery Book Club: 7 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. Read and discuss “The Cracked Spine” and “Of Books and Bagpipes.” To register, call 978-597-1714.
Wednesday, March 3
Online Move and Groove Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. Join Miss Jessie as she moves and grooves her way through your favorite story books. To register, call 978-597-1714. Online Wednesday Qigong: 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Calm your mind, improve your balance, enhance your health and cultivate your life’s energy with Dvora Eisenstein. 978365-4160.
Online Community Qigong Classes: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library. Free weekly classes for all ages and levels of ability welcome. Calm your mind, improve your balance, enhance your health. To register, email CommunityQigong@gmail.co m.
Friends of the Library Meeting: 1-2 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 726 Main St., Lancaster. For information, call 978-3688928.
Zoom Slow Flow Yoga:
5:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. This Slow Flow Vinyasa yoga class is for the yogi who wants to practice a slower pace; suggested donation of $5-$12 per class. To register, call 978597-1714.
Zoom Vinyasa Yoga: 7:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. Carin Duteau, certified Fluid Yoga instructor, will teach this class; suggested donation $5-$12. Email carinlynn7@hotmail.com.
Thursday, March 4
Virtual Story Time: 10:3011:15 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, Ashburnham. Join Miss Claire for stories, songs and activities. A themed craft and free play will follow. Age 3. For information, call 978-827-4115.
Dungeons & Dragons Mini Campaign: 6 p.m.;
Townsend Public Library.
This campaign is for young adults, ages 12-15. For details or to register, call 978-597-1714.
Zoom Leaping Lizards!: 6:30-8 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 726 Main St., Lancaster. Learn about the largest lizards in the world along with everything in between. To register, call 978-368-8928, ext. 5.
Zoom Build Your Own Hydroponic Growing Tower Part 2: 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. How easy is it to start your own garden inside this winter? It takes less than an hour and you are ready to grow. To register, call 978-365-4160.
Zoom Hall of Presidents Book Club: 7:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. Read and discuss “William Howard Taft” by Jeffrey Rosen and Woodrow Wilson by H.W. Brands.; copies of books available curbside. To register,call 978-597-1714.
Friday, March 5
Virtual Friday Adventurers: Noon, Townsend Public Library. Explore the world on these virtual field trips for homeschoolers. Visit different museums, historical sites, zoos. Grades 1-5. To register, call 978-549-1714. The Great Bear Rainforest – Online: Noon-1:30 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton. Learn about the temperate rainforest along the British Columbia coast, enriched by warm Pacific Ocean currents, in this online presentation and explore the coast from the perspective of several monthlong kayak expeditions. 978-464-2712.
Sunday, March 7
Up – Zoom Paint Party: 2 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. Markus and Leslie will be using Zoom to teach you how to create a copy of one of their original canvas paintings. To register for your kit, cost is $12 each, call 978-597-1714.
Monday, March 8
Take and Make Kits - Teen Self-Care/De-stress: All day; Stevens Memorial Library, Ashburnham. Each kit contains goodies to help you relax and relieve your stress. To register for a kit, call 978-827-4115.
Take and Make Kits – Mystery Seeds: All day; Stevens Memorial Library, Ashburnham. The library staff has created a kit for you to grow your own mystery seeds; you will have clues and have to guess as you wait for your plant to grow. To register for a kit, call 978827-4115. Ages 6-12.