Tales of a Southern girl in the Middle East: Mr. and Mrs. McMillan

On traveling

"When you travel, you experience, in a very practical way, the act of rebirth. You confront completely new situations, the day passes more slowly, and on most journeys you don't even understand the language the people speak. So you are like a child just out of the womb. You begin to attach much more importance to the things around you because your survival depends on them. You begin to be more accessible to others because they may be able to help you in difficult situations. And you accept any small favor from the gods with great delight, as if it were an episode you would remember for the rest of your life. At the same time, since all things are new, you see only the beauty in them and feel happy to be alive." (Paulo Coelho, The Pilgrimage)

17 January 2009

Mr. and Mrs. McMillan

Congratulations, Elizabeth and Everett! I'm SO glad I got to come back to Greenville to spend some time with you and celebrate your wonderful wedding! As Laurie and I said in our toast...

"...to Everett, the husband, and Elizabeth, the wife,
we raise our glasses to your long and joyous life!"