5 Nov16 Status

I'm finding it harder and harder to do more than an hour or two of an activity .... and part of the problem is short term memory.  I start something and see a related task .... often it has to be done before the original task ..... by the time I've finished that I've forgotten the original task.

The new normal

I remember when a wedding meant the start of a life together .... and wedding gifts were the things that the newlywed couple needed but couldn't afford.

Today we attend a wedding .... and the couple want cash gifts so they can go on a holiday to Hawaii!!

Crowd funded self gratification.

Next day:. What a horrible event.  There was only seating for about half the crowd.  Food was distributed on platters so about 6 ate at a time ... and it was a long time before more arrived.  The food was suited to a narrow taste range ..... and nothing else.
The noise was overwhelming ..... both from the reception and from the event in the next room.  Couldn't hear the speeches, could hear a person right next to you.