I am really getting tired of seeing the black bumper stickers saying 01/20/13.

Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes for Ellie. She a great birthday party at the zoo and it's like Christmas around here with all the new toys.

-t, it's good to see you again. You have been in my thoughts.

I am really getting tired of seeing the black bumper stickers saying 01/20/13.

Huh?

I am really getting tired of seeing the black bumper stickers saying 01/20/13.

I'm guessing the inauguration date for Obama's successor, in their preferred vision of the future.

Having a hard time knowing what to wish for right now.

This evening, the weather is predicted to be hor-eeeb-lay at exactly the hour I am supposed to be officiating my first same sex wedding...on a balcony...overlooking the city.

It's dastardly hot and sticky, such that none of my normal officiating clothes are going to work. I made the mistake of wearing the one ubercool, would have worked, outfit to the rehearsal dinner already. Bah.

The apartment is really too small for the ceremony...which is quite long and detailed.

If it just stormed like a mean drunk right now and then cleared up some...with the cooler temps promised...all would be well. But that doesn't seem possible.

Eh. Okay.

I guess all I need is, fun anyway ~ma.

I'm guessing the inauguration date for Obama's successor, in their preferred vision of the future.

Oh. Ack. Well, I guess that's not as bad as the "Impeach Bush" bumper stickers. These guys have patience.

OTOH? Bush likely deserved impeachment...

So, first thing, the couple made the decision to have an outdoor wedding in DC in summer; hot won't exactly be a surprise to anyone. And second, they won't even notice if you repeat an outfit, I absolutely promise you. Hell, they won't notice if *they* repeat an outfit at that point. It won't just be "fun anyway", it'll be fun period. Not to mention a joy and a blessing and a fine excuse for cake and champagne.

Some weather ~ma headed your way, bonny.

Fortunately I haven't seen those, Daniel.

-t! Good to see you. I've been thinking of you so much. Know I am here for you if you need anything.

I am having my first larger gathering today at the new house. Lots of good food and family. It is only immediate family types and my son's girlfriend's family. Still 15-20 people. Let's hope the thunderstorms hold off or take place early. It will be mid-90s so some rain this afternoon would be good.

I'm hoping for a casual mini-intervention for my son. He didn't finish his HS stuff in time to graduate with his class. Somewhat because 2 days before the final date they told him he needed another science class. He likely couldn't have finished on time anyway, but that was the final straw. He hasn't done anything about it since then. If he doesn't get on it he won't finish in July either leaving him out of contention for a diploma pretty much.

It is incredibly frustrating. He could easily have blown through all his virtual classes and finished up last fall. He's just floundering about with no life plan at all. We've begged, bribed, punished, rewarded, and pleaded with no success. He is staying at his girlfriend's house. Her mother knows a car repair guy who will hire him, etc., blah, blah. Of course those of us that know him realize he wouldn't know which hand to use with a wrench and would freak if grease got on his shoes. He's brilliant, but rather paralyzed with not knowing what to do with it.

We bought him a car for $5000 which he totaled. Then he took my car without permission and did $700 damage to it. Bent the inside of 2 rims and displaced the bumper and has no clue how it happened. I believe he probably was oblivious to whatever he ran over at some crazy speed. He can't really drive a standard and doesn't get that a car with 4" clearance can't jump over bumps.

I'm at my wits end with him. In my heart I know he is smart and will find his way, but I still can't help but feel I have failed him. All I hope today is that perhaps having a dozen or so of his loved ones asking him about graduation and his plans will help him formulate that plan.

Back to cooking up good stuff to eat and drink.

You know, you are right. Even if they DO notice the same outfit...or the rest of the wedding party does...they will also notice the smile on my face, as opposed the the sweat stains on my silk dress.

It's also the first time I am officiating as a practicing pagan. BUT, where I am very, very quiet and calm about my faith as a rule, one of the grooms could be called HIGH CHURCH pagan. I wouldn't say over the top...but definitely over the altar! So, now that I think about it...what I'm wearing won't even end up on the radar.

Thanks for that amych. I think you unstuck me!