For those of you who know me, I have used the phrase “constant companion” in the past to refer to my tinnitus, a high-pitched ringing sound in both of my ears that is with me during all of my waking hours. It is extremely annoying and there is apparently nothing medical science in the third decade of the 21st century can do to silence it.

However, the question is not what do I spend the most time with, but who do I spend the most time with. I suspect that, for most married couples, and certainly for retired married couples, the answer to this question would have to be their spouse. And I’m no different. When it comes to the who, my constant companion would be my wife. And she’s much less annoying than my tinnitus.

Mrs. Fandango is camera shy, but I am happy to say that I finally convinced her to pose with me for this picture, which I am pleased to share with all of you.

Isn’t she lovely? Can you understand why I would want to spend most of my time with her?

Speaking about constant companions, we have a dog who is also our constant companion, but she has no choice in the matter. And she seems to be perfectly happy in that role.