This is no ordinary divorce story. In fact, it has the makings of an entertaining romantic comedy. In her 20’s Mercedes Barker started a conversation with an intriguing and romantic man in Argentina, a conversation that has been going for more than 40 years. Together Raul and Mercedes have walked a unique path of marriage, parenthood, and divorce. But not in the order you would expect. Over a lifetime they have been co-parents, music partners, neighbors, housemates, caregivers, business partners and the best of friends to each other. Listen as Mercedes describes her musical romance to now long-term partner Tom, and how former husband Raul had a hand in the courtship. This story reminds us that divorce is only one strand in the complex and beautiful tapestry we call family. The story is ours to weave.
