A toast to the Newlyweds HardMackin and fire   I wish I could be in Vegas with you two this night but perhaps it is appropriate that I celebrate with you from here.    Mack, We have known each other for nearly 5 years now �?who would have thought that opening a chat room �? especially the Palace �? would lead to this? There are many who will read this who were once afraid to come through the doors �? Outrageous fun and frolic �? Some amazing people who got to know one another �? They have come and gone over the years �? What an amazing story could be told By the way, what are you gonna tell the kids? One of the things that some passed over �? and many overlooked �? Was the authenticity that existed there �? Something that you have always demonstrated and actualized �? “being real�?nbsp; �? not only with your close friends but all who happened to cross your path. Oh for sure We had those unforgettable adventures when the mood was right or the moon was full �? We also had those times when life did not seem quite so right nor seemed to be treating Us fairly �? Somehow We always maintained the ability to throw back our heads (as well as a cocktail or two) and laugh.  No one knows better than I the wild, wacky, and difficult path that you traversed that brings you here tonight. Dear sweet mel �? I have to chuckle as I think of you coming into the Garden one night and talking with you �? and of course inviting you to stop by the Palace.  Others might misinterpret that because they simply misunderstand the reason �? That reason was because you were sincere and authentic �? You were “real.�?nbsp; That was more than 2 years ago now. You have complimented Me by sharing your experiences, thoughts, concerns �? You also have shared the fun as well as the not so easy times with Me �? Both in My life as well as your own �? You have been there for Me to shed My tears and vent My anguish.  Once again, the authenticity you have always shown �?the sincerity and sweetness that are so much a part of you �? are what brought you here tonight. What an amazing journey you two have traveled.  It has been My privilege to be a part of it. Beyond the screen you are two people that have shared trials and tribulations �?challenges as well as adventures �? You have taken the time to embrace one another with respect and delight �? with care and concern for the well-being of the other �? and allowed the other to be touched by the authenticity you each brought here. Rather than quibble over or be restrained by some sort of dictum of “The Lifestyle�?that so many others limit themselves too �? You have been able to establish a life together, with a style all your own.  With all the pages and pages or chant room pontifications of  “How to�?and “What Should Be�?that exist here �?  You simply said to each other, “This is me.�?/FONT> It is My wish that you enjoy your life together as Man and wife �?that you continue to grow in the love you give to one another �? that the care and concern remains a constant as you pursue this commitment to each other �? Rejoice in what you have found together�? Admire what you have created together �? and embrace the substance of what has brought you here together this night �? that substance is the authenticity that glows so brilliantly within you both. صش§hìftìñgWìñdعص