On Love and Prepositions
As you might know, I recently got married. Foolish as that decision may have been on her part, it was a wonderful day, and it gave me the opportunity to say a few words when everyone I know had to pay attention. Why else would anyone get married? Here is the text of that speech: There is an unexpected side-benefit to being a part of your parents’ weddings. When my dad married Judy, he very kindly asked me to be his best man. Wisely, he did not ask me to be responsible for much – I pretty much just had to turn up on the day and read a speech. When he first mentioned it, he promised me faithfully that he trusted me, that he would leave the writing up to me and that he wouldn't demand to look it over ahead of time. Then, about a month before the wedding he called me up and said “So, about that speech? Yeah, I'm going to need to see it…”. I was outraged at the time, but now I have had the distinct pleasure of returning the favour to him. Revenge is indeed sweet. Truth be ...