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Scroll down to learn more about the upcoming August release of A Broken Cup: Notes from a Fellow Struggler. Sunday, August 9, 2026 47 years. 47 years of marriage to a good woman. Rather than wax eloquently about my memorable journey with my best friend and wife, DeAnise Terry Iles, known and loved as “DeDe”, I’m sharing a small card …

Today is DeDe and my 37th wedding anniversary. Wow. This story, from Deep Roots, expresses how I feel after all of these years.   Running through the Lobby: 8 short minutes; 30 years ago It’s nearly midnight– Mountain Daylight Time on the last night of a great Writers’ Conference. I’m sitting on the floor in the Marriott Denver lobby. (I’m …

Scroll down for “Director’s Cut Comments” on our wedding photo. 36 Years and Going Strong Let me set this straight. I married way above myself. Men, don’t laugh. Most of you are in the same category. The night in 1976 when I get the courage up to ask DeDe Terry out on is a special date. She said yes. Sometimes …

My former student, Kay Campbell Fox, commented on my recent blog about a newlywed couple running through the lobby at the Denver Marriott. It’s a wonderful story. From Kay: Two weddings – one day – Just shy of 21 years – all to the same man. You see, Nick and I were married at 2 pm and 4:30 pm….on the …