My friend "Wild Bill" has a 50th wedding anniversary next month. That’s quite a milestone in today’s society. I think in Hollywood, a good marriage may last 50 days. Bill and his spouse are going to renew their vows, have punch and cookies and maybe even a cake at the church fellowship hall. I cannot attend but have emailed him some notes and observations about 50th anniversaries.
First, I have noticed on such occasions that the wife’s name is first on all communications and invitations. That is not by accident. It is a reminder that he is not the boss of the house and never really has been. Bill Cosby said, "I have seen the boss’s job and I don’t want it."
I also pointed out that after so many years in business, I know when an agreement/contract is renewed, there are always some changes. So, when the vows are renewed, he might want to check the fine print. She has had 50 years to come up with new rules. Maybe, he should get a lawyer to be his best man at this solemn occasion.
He should not be fooled by the turnout for these events. All the women are there to help the bride lay out a plan for the next fifty years. The men are there because they were told to attend.
I did suggest that he might want to wear a camouflaged tuxedo at this ceremony. It may be his last chance to do so. It would make a nice surprise for his wife. Maybe a Duck Dynasty tee-shirt with the tux. I think he is going to take me up on that suggestion.
The last 50th celebration I went to was for some friends that instructed guest not to bring presents. Most did bring cards and placed them in a basket located over by the cake. Since the whole thing bored me, I wandered around trying to stay close to the cake. I happened to notice all the cards were addressed to the wife.
They were all sympathy cards.
PMO
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