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February 23, 2003
Nothing like an unWedding to
Nothing like an unWedding to make Martha hang her anal-retentive head in shame. Dan's wedding to Rooster was a wonderful event that astounded me. It managed to be lively while soothing, economical without being cheap, sweet yet funny, and classy yet casual. Dan is a god who basically thinks of everything. The Chinese New Year theme was perfect for the space, their Maoist jackets were quite swank, and the music mix needs to be sold for other occasions. There were quite a few toasts to Sparky, but little about Rooster. Numerically, Dan's guests outnumbered Stephen's 5 to 1. This shows Dan's godlike ability to network and connect with people, plus his family's propensity towards extensive proliferation. I enjoyed keeping the drinks flowing and watching the eddies of fascinating people swirl around the room.
I'd like to make my own toast to Stephen, post wedding. I had the amazing good fortune to have Sparky as a roommate, but more importantly, I also had the fortune of meeting Stephen. He has one of the best souls I have ever encountered. Generous and loving to a fault, a brilliant cook, a brilliant mind, and a person who finishes things. Plus he's a literate cracker from a southern state, just like me.
Dan is one of the most brilliant and talented people I have ever met. However, he would not have a chance to shine if he didn't have Stephen. Dan is like an idiot savant (sorry, Dan). He's like a Rainman with weddings, databases, and ultracool digs, but cleaning the bathroom or cooking anything beyond slicing cheese are a bit of a mystery to him. I saw their initial dating phase, I saw the rocky phase, I saw the forging of a bond I aspire to achieve myself some day. I love them both and wish them the best.
Posted by G at February 23, 2003 10:28 PM