No picture of the husband in the book. He's outlived her by 16 years, so far.
An entertaining look at the life and times of Erma Bombeck's marriage. Refreshing to learn about a marriage that has endured many changes over the years, with an underlying deep love and support for each other.
parts you laugh out loud, then your sobbing. such a great author
Classic Erma Bombeck on . . . Absolutely wonderful!
Love, Honor, and Obey---Yes. But who said anything about windows?
In this hilarious look at her 44-years-and counting marriage to a man she wouldn't trade for anything in the world (who would finish her sentences?) Erma offers observations as only she can on the subjects of . . .
*The true test of compatibility---buying a house that "needs work"
*Surviving parenthood, and the nest that won't stay empty
*Elevating guilt to a sacrament
*What to do with a man who saves instruction manuals, thinks a fishing license makes a great anniversary gift and, thanks to the remote control, has never seen a television commercial
*Frazzled mothers wondering who they have to sleep with to get fired from the job
*Facing maternity, mortality, and metamorphosis together