City functions

There were a couple of events going on this Mother's Day weekend.   

We celebrated a birthday this weekend—a reminder that while age is just a number, the time we have is our only truly finite resource.  This makes these get-togethers a priority—a time to truly cherish the moment.  You can't buy more time or go back for a re-do.

Even though it rained heavily just prior to us getting to the location, it turned out to be a beautiful & fun evening.

Being social, is something we all need to work on.   Having a supportive social network, as a human being, is a requirement to living a long and good life.

Imagine being in a city with millions of other people.  And yet you are alone?
Having a supportive social group is an investment.  But the returns are priceless.

This recipe for a memorable time is consistent. 
Tasty food, good drink, great company, and entertaining conversation.  Everyone is interested in catching up and genuine.

This is what it's about.  Having family around to celebrate milestones and share in the moment.  Talk about where we were, how the kids were so little.  Who's grown so tall now.

Speeches! Speeches!  Clink! Clink!

Special thanks to the wife/mom & daughter who organized this in a matter of a few days.  I was surprised it happened in such a short period, it feels like everything needs 6 months lead time to book.

It probably took us longer to drive across town than it was to book this place and organize the food.  DVP and TTC Line 2 closed for maintenance.   Blue Jays game, TFC game featuring InterMiami and #10 MESSI!

If the Leafs were in the playoffs it would have been worse!  But they would have been out in the 1st round anyways.

This was the day before Mother's Day.  

My better half is 1 in a million.  She always has a way of telling a story about a person from her view point that's entertaining and honest.

I've heard the Rose+Joe story, and the dependencies that came with it many times.  But it never gets tired.

And don't forget the rowboat!

Don't send this guy across the ocean in a rowboat.
Cuz he'll make it across.  He just needs to pack a few bottles of wine, some cheese and crackers. 

It was a beautiful Mother's Day on Sunday.  Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's out there, and daughters, sons.  And everyone that has a mom to spend the day with.

Enjoy the day.  Cuz you never know.