Last Thursday was a fascinating day. In the morning I attended a bris. My friend became a Grandpa and it was a happy joyous celebration with a beautiful buffet. Lots of smiling people. Although it was a little strange that people were videoing the act on their iPhones. Why anyone would want to see that again is beyond me. I also think that when the boy gets older, he won't want to see that either.

At the end of the day, I attended a wake. A different friend lost his Mother after 91 years of life. Lots of people dressed in black. The occassion was solemn and filled with stories of her life. No one was taking videos on their iPhone though.

From begining to end was life itself. A new life and a life that has completed its' journey. In between, for me, was life's daily ups and downs. Some laughs, some stress and, fortunately, satisfaction in completing some tasks. Quite a day.

Have you had an experience like that?