Tied Up Today

48 years ago (!) as we sat together in the student center lounge at Houghton College, I turned to Beth and said "I want you to marry me...

SEXY! I haven't worn my tie that says "I'M TOO SEXY FOR MY TIE" for a long time. Today is the birthday of Sigmund Freud (...

It's a rare Friday when Gene wears a tie. This is a special occasion, not only because it's Valentine's Day, but because it cele...

Keeping up a longstanding tradition for Valentine's Day -- wearing my tie that proclaims "I'M TOO SEXY FOR MY TIE" with ma...

This is the longest-running tradition for my ties: For 9 of the last 10 years, I've worn this tie (which says "I'm Too Sexy For...

42 years ago, after a nice Valentine's Day banquet in the Houghton College dining hall, Beth and I were relaxing in the Student Center L...

For Valentine's Day I'm wearing my extra-special tie that shouts "I'M TOO SEXY FOR MY TIE."

Beth and I have a special reason to celebrate Valentine's Day -- this year marks 40 years since we became engaged! My tie says " ❤ ...

This is my 40th year with the same "Valentine"! Beth says that I still am "too sexy for my tie."

Beth and I were married 37 years ago today! The pin says "I'm in love with my wife," and my tie says "I'm too sexy fo...

This is my (non)traditional tie for Valentine's Day. Maybe next year I will be more adventurous, but until then, I'll just continue ...

My (funny) Valentine says it's true . . .

Valentine's Day also marks our own engagement anniversary, now 35 years! The collar pin reads "I'm in love with my wife!" ...

This tie says it all.

This is really about this coming Saturday, which is a no-tie day for me. It is our 33rd wedding anniversary, so my tie for today has hearts ...