We met for dinner at Massa’s, an Italian restaurant and first impressions aside, what with this tarted up bit of art that first greeted us, also a family restaurant. There were six of us. One fewer than had last gathered. It was a cold night, but the company was warm. The food was good, and we went away with enough for another meal. I realized afterwards that Anne and I were the only couple who were still married. Time had taken its toll. I guess that is why we were able to command the stage and recount the story of our first date.

Anne and I were seniors in high school. Now we are just seniors. It was January. Anne and I were taking a computer programming class together. I have often referred to her since as my computer date, because of that. Our date was a rock concert at the high school that featured Bob Seger. He was a high school alumnus too who at the time was making a living playing local venues around Detroit, waiting for his big break, which came a few years later.