A June Wedding

Our oldest daughter is engaged, hoping to marry in June. She is planning a wedding and reception here so that my father can attend and then another wedding and reception in her fiance's home state. She would like an inside/outside venue, perhaps a tent. She would like Italian cuisine served family style. Her two sisters and best friend would be attendants. As you know, my healthy life style fell by the wayside. So I am hoping that this wedding will be motivation to slim down 25 pounds. Our first grandchild, a girl is due June 1st. I had no preference for a boy or girl--praying or a healthy, happy, baby. Some people don't understand that one does not get over the loss of a mother in 4 months. Comment, "that was months ago." Really. Did they get over the loss of a parent that quickly? And differences in tastes and perceptions about something being pretty. And I don't find slave comments humorous, even if they were said in jest. Not knowing if boarish behavior is the result of aging or deliberate. I find comments about the mundaneness of facebook entries to be spot-on. It seems these days that acts of kindness are a way to get a picture and comments on facebook. I disagree in making all good works public, so that people can sing praises. I like to do kind things quietly, anonymously, with no notice.