Celebrations

Yesterday was a day for celebrations in my little corner of the world. In the evening I went to the wedding of my classmate Andrew, aka my bratty little grad school brother, to his sweet fiancee Liz. It was a beautiful ceremony and reception- well, except when the DJ showed his lack of musical sensibilities by singing such wedding classics as "Ring of Fire" and "Your Cheatin' Heart". It was a great time, with great friends, and I was happy to be part of it.

Meanwhile, up in Alaska, one of my best friends from childhood was getting married. We have only recently gotten back in touch, but I was still wishing her well from afar.

Finally, my friend Cristina, a good friend from my teaching years in San Antonio, gave birth to her daughter Liberty yesterday afternoon. I know how happy Cristina and Ryan are to give Ryan's son, Aaron, a little sister and make their family complete. I can't wait to go down and meet her.

I could, since this is my journal, write about my feelings about my own status, my future... but I don't want to. It's not about me this weekend. So congratulations to Andrew and Liz, Daniella and Ray, and Cristina, Ryan, and Aaron!