Leon and Mary

Met 1st day of college in dorms '87, me telling her I was from the welcoming committee...I wasn't. Married since '92. 2 kids! Best friends!

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How did your love story begin?

We had significant others back home while in college. She & I became incredibly good friends for 2.5 years. I had a GF who studied overseas for a year. We had agreed we could date others. I had a party one night & invited Mary. At the party we decided we would go to the dance club that we frequented our 1st year, "like old times", but Mary had to work the Fri. we agreed upon. So, instead we chose Wed, neither of us realizing at first that it was Valentine's Day. At the club we had our 1st kiss.

What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?

One of our favorites is the flashmob proposal Leon arranged for our vow renewal. We knew we'd get married again for our 25th, but Leon had never officially proposed. So, with the help of strangers at a public market, a drummer, a DJ and about 10 dancers, and three vid camera Leon did the Hammer Dance with the dancers and finally officially proposed (https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornbeefandcabbage/video/7277618711501065514).

What would you do with $20,000?

We are both teachers who will be retiring in about two years. We'd use the money to travel, but more importantly to help our two daughters (21 and 26) to reach their dreams of living abroad and running social justice events.

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