Years that end with zero or that are commemorated with precious stones tend to be celebrated, sometimes overly so, by lots of people. A couple years back, quite a few of our friends turned 30, and that occasion merited large parties, with all the trimmings. Businesses, movies, and films that reach certain milestones get the red carpet treatment. But aside from birthdays, I think one of the happiest times to celebrate such landmark dates are wedding anniversaries.

Today is one such red-letter day: 75 years ago, on Friday, 17 February 1933, Blondie Boopadoop married Dagwood Bumstead. A year later, they had their first child (now one of the world’s oldest teenagers), Alexander. Given Dagwood’s appetite, Blondie’s job, and two teenagers (sister Cookie came along later), I’m surprised they haven’t gone bankrupt, what with rising food costs. But that’s fantasy for you…

Anyway, happy anniversary, Blondie. Here’s to another 75 years!