THEN & NOW: Elaine and Dr. Jerry Blumenthal
Elaine and Dr. Jerry Blumenthal share the secrets to their longtime relationship.
After 37 years with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and now with the AJT, , Jaffe’s focus is lifestyle, art, dining, fashion, and community events with emphasis on Jewish movers and shakers.
Elaine and Dr. Jerry Blumenthal
55 years
Feb. 23, 1969, in Topeka, Kan.
How they met: Blind date. I moved here from Kansas and my friend fixed me up with someone who worked at Rich’s and Jerry. I chose the latter. On our first date we knew this was IT!
Initial attraction:
Elaine: He was handsome, warm, and had a great sense of humor.
Jerry: She had a tight ponytail that made her eyes look big and pretty. She made me a quiche, and we ate sitting on the floor.
Secret to a happy marriage:
Jerry: Common interests. We can sing Broadway tunes for hours. We just dovetailed.
Elaine: One of our children said, “Nobody loves each other more than you and Daddy.”
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