Today is my wedding anniversary. It is two years now since I married my lovely wife Ann and we are happier than ever. Now and then we have language and cultural disruptions, so to speak, but this is to be expected. No relationship will prosper without effort on both sides and an abiding commitment to a shared life together. If that sounds like so many cliches then so be it; some truths are immutable.

Ann started her new English program with Tafe AMEP Blacktown a few weeks ago. She attends a Saturday morning class and next year she will go full-time. I am very proud of her. She sent me this shot during class last weekend. Very cheeky, I think!