Acne, aspirin, angst and associated news

[lupinesque]

Neil reported:
 
> At the wedding ceremony, I had the honour of bearing the Bride's 
ring 
> on a velvet cushion (actually, I think it was a machine-washable, 
> brushed-nylon cushion, but let's not spoil the mood)

Very cool.  I thought no one over 4 was allowed to do that.  (And 
anyone under 4 is too shy or runs the wrong way down the aisle 
giggling, so the window for ringbearerhood is narrow indeed.)

> I approve most highly of my new sister-in-law, who 
> will certainly not be taking my brother's surname or answering to 
> anyone who calls her "his good lady wife" or "the missus".  

How about "the little woman?"  That's my personal favorite.

Amy
who, if acne is a stress-o-meter, ought to have about 50 zits right 
now, but is getting a sore throat instead