In spirit at least, my son - Scott - is a Texan.

    As our whole family knows,

    Scott is a very strong person.

    An extremely independent person.

    Unlike some men, Scott prefers a strong woman . . .

    An independent thinker.

    He prefers an intelligent,

    Impassioned woman, with artistic sensibilities.

    A woman who is physical and feminine;

    Fun, but not frivolous fluff.

    He prefers a woman of substance, with backbone . . .

    A woman with a neat mind,

    Who is not necessarily a hausfrau,

    Or, a compulsive picker-upper.

    No, he wants a woman who is creative.

    Articulate.

    A wordsmith.

    One with a strong sense of curiosity,

    And, a natural need to know.

    A committed, true performer

    Is his preferred partner.

    Energetic and quick,

    A high kicker who can hold her own on the stage of life.

    A woman with gumption.

    And integrity.

    And a mind of her own.

    A woman who can fearlessly face him -

    And tell him e-x-a-c-t-l-y what she thinks.

    YE-E-HAAAA! NOW, I ASK YOU:

    DID MY SON KNOCK ON THE RIGHT DOOR?

    You all know that Kristy Leigh is a professional dancer.

    You may know she is also a gifted choreographer -

    And a fine visual artist.

    Some of you know that Scott also danced professionally,

    And is a gifted actor, and administrator.

    I predict that each of them will someday be published.

    They both write extremely well.

    Ladies and Gentlemen - I Propose a Toast:

    May Kristy and Scott dance through life with great joy,

    In a pas de deux of mutual respect,

    With stupendous leaps of joy,

    Tiny dips of disappointment,

    And enduring love.

                    ~  John Barricks, Father of the Groom

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