There is only a handful of friends who have been there since the beginning of “Donovon & Anna” – Jorge is one of them. So we’ve been friends with Jorge for nearly 25 years.

Back in the early years, we would all go dancing on the weekends somewhere on 6th Street and Jorge would be the one who would be out on the dance floor with us until the God-awful fluorescent lights came on signaling it was time to finally go home. We would also hang out at City Park (now Emma Long) on many a Saturday afternoon, drinking, eating good barbecue, and of course laughing and laughing and laughing. That’s one of the many things I love about Jorge – he laughs as much and as loud as I do. 🙂

We’ve had so many adventures together. The stories are the makings for a good movie. Just ask him about the “720 story” – he loves to tell it. Hell, I do to. It’s one of the many good times we’ve had together where we end up laughing until we can’t breathe.

Many, many years later, Jorge met “The One” – Melanie. She came out of nowhere and lit up his life. Sometimes, I still can’t believe how he lucked out in meeting and later marrying Mel. Mel has a heart of gold and is such an incredible friend. I certainly lucked out too in having her in my life. And seeing Jorge and her together is such a joy, not to mention, their two beautiful girls, Madeline and Olivia.

We’ve all come a long, long way. And now, Jorge and Mel are heading into a new chapter as they move from Austin to Pittsburgh. I’m sad as hell, but also happy that they’re pursing a new adventure together. I know we’ll remain close and that we’ll build a new set of memories together. I’m so very grateful for their friendship, their love, and all the good times we’ve had together.

Here’s to a new chapter, Jorge & Mel! I love you both so much!