in the presence of lego

August 16, 2003


Yes, it really happened. Kate and Bruce got married. Yes, I really wore that tux she always wanted to see me in.

I had a brief moment of panic yesterday when I went to pick up the tux and discovered the pants didn't fit, but the tux place went into overdrive and got me different pants and suspenders by this morning. I even had time after picking up the tux this morning to stop by Learning Express to see if I could find a Lego bride and groom for the cake. With the 20% off Lego sale still going on, the pickings were lean and unless I wanted robots or Harry Potter I was out of luck. A helpful clerk suggested Playmobil and I found the most wonderful prince and princess who would fit perfectly into the Lego vehicle for the cake topper.

I had a brief moment of panic this afternoon when I was waiting for Nancy at the intermodal transportation center (aka bus/train station) down the street from the Textile Museum where the wedding was. My cellphone rang and it was Nancy announcing that the bus had not shown up at South Station and that the bus company was telling her it would be at least another hour. She decided to go back to Providence instead of attending the wedding. Grrr. Thank you, Vermont Transit for messing up my day. But I got over it.

The wedding was fabulous! Lego on every table! Family! Friends! Joy! Lego! Love! Food! Music! Lego!

The rabbi made a big point of mentioning that the bride and groom were getting married in the presence of Lego.

Perhaps I will provide a fuller account later after my rotator cuff surgery as I have things to do, people to see, vets to yell at, and miles to go before they slice my arm up.

Today's Reading
Banvard's Folly by Paul Collins

This Year's Reading
2003 Book List


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