I went to Paul’s wedding in Salem this summer. The invitation requested a photo of yourself to be used in their guestbook. So I sent Paul six photos to choose from: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and finally 6.

Photo 6 was my high school wrestling picture which Paul would have recognized since I used it as a holiday card a number of years ago. My plan was to force Paul’s hand into using the wrestling pic since none of the others are appropriate for a guestbook, or anywhere for that matter. I waited for Paul to email me back asking for a “real” photo, but one never arrived.

Nice. I was going to get what I wanted. I was already thinking of how I’d sign the guestbook. Something about “grappling hearts.”. Maybe I’d even make a Vision Quest reference!

Mid-reception, with vodka cranberry in hand, I sauntered over to the guestbook to fulfill my guestly duty, and what I saw stopped me in my tracks.

I could do only one thing…….

“Paul, It is with these wings of love that I wish you and Jenn the very best. May your love soar high. Congratulations! — Andy”

Well played, Paul. Well played.

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