Z Rants and Raves

First of wall, I am impressed that I even spelled that right on the first try since I am a bad speller.  But let's talk about the subject.  I have always procrastinated.  It is probably my worst habit.  In college, I created the powerpoint that I had to present in class while running the project show other student's powerpoints.   Part of the problem is that I am really good at keeping things in my head, but bad at putting them down on paper in a way that others will understand.  I speak my own language with my own logic that doesn't make sense for everyone.  So as a default, I have kept it in my head.  Ok, I need to keep this short, cause even today I am procrastinating.  I am prepping for a class that I am teaching tonight.  Only the second time I have taught this class and I want to redo my focus on the class.  I have had months to prepare, but it seems like nothing gets my mental juices flowing like waiting until the last...

As we wedding videographer, I watch a lot of toasts.  And I watch them more than once.  I have seen some great toasts, some pretty good toasts and some train wrecks.  Not everyone can have a silver tongue or be gifted with the pen, but if your bestie gets married, there is a good chance you will be called upon to get up and say some words about your friend and their new life mate.  Having seen a lot, I have a few tips for the soon to be center of attention. There you are, asked by your best friend to be their Maid of Honor or Best Man. That comes with a lot of responsibility.  There are parties to organize, a wedding party to wrangle, families to make plans with, and a speech to write.  And to be clear, there are really two parts, a speech and a toast.  The toast, or the part where you give your well wishes to the couple and ask the guests to raise their glasses.  That is like a blessing you are giving and so many times people forget to do it be...