The problem with weddings is people bring kids. And want them to dance to the chicken song. And they have to do YMCA. And other stupid songs. Then the kids get into the punch and the adults drink all the wine on the tables and more stuff happens. Kids under 10 should be in bed before 9. And under 5 it's sundown. I'm old I know.

When my grandson comes over for supper we eat at 5 so they can go home by 6:30. Cute lad, but I had 5 kids, I know the drill at 18 months. Time for bedtime routine, and you don't need to pound out a piano recital on Papa's piano at 7 when he's trying to read. You did that at 3 p.m. remember. And at 3:30, and 4...sigh.


John Conley
Musica est vita