Called upon again to be the best

Some years before the creation of this blog (back in 2000), I was called upon to travel back to Philadelphia for the wedding of my high school best friend. Best friend asked me to be best man. While I think another may have been worthier for the role, I filled that role with the appropriate level of distinction I believe, and the DJ of the reception informed me that I was the first he had seen give the best man speech reading from a PDA screen (and, there's proof).



That particular event was not actually the first time I stood next to the bride and groom at their wedding, as I had (strange as it sounds) served as the "attendant of honor" for one of my earliest Oklahoma friends back in 1998. No, I didn't have to wear a dress, no I didn't have to walk arm-locked with the best man, and no I didn't have to hold the bouquet for the bride during the ceremony, but thanks for asking. Unfortunately, we didn't sell the movie rights to that occasion, because something much like it is about to be a movie.

Well, tonight, I have again been called upon to stand next to the bride and groom. One of my college best friends called and asked me to be the best man at his wedding in April. In this case, I am certain there are worthier choices, but I am honored nonetheless to fulfill the role. Except for the speech part. Who likes to write speeches? Well, I've a got a few months to come up with something before heading to mid-Texas for the event. Though, truth be told, back in 2000 I composed the majority of my speech on the PDA while on the flight to Philly. Since I'll be driving this time around, that option isn't exactly available, so I'll have to be a bit better prepared.


Update
Here's a picture of me giving the best man speech.