Feb 01 2007
Call Me Al
I was driving home from work this evening, listening to the radio, when I heard the song “Call Me Al” by Paul Simon come on the radio. That song always makes me smile. The video is simple and funny, as seen here:
When I was a freshman in high school, my uncle, my Dad’s baby brother, go married to a wonderful woman. I was delighted to be a junior bridesmaid in the wedding. Their wedding was wonderful all the way through the ceremony and reception. During the reception this song was played, and my uncle’s new father-in-law was on the dance floor. During the chorus, he’d holler out, “Call me Al!” which was quite funny, because his name is really Al.
That wedding, and my aunt and uncle’s courtship and marriage, have always left me with the warm fuzzies. They met through a dating service in the fall, were engaged at Christmas, and married the following fall. My aunt fits in with the family like we’ve known each other all our lives, and even now, after 18+ years and 3 kids, I can see that they’re still very happy and in love with each other. It’s the kind of relationship that I’d like to have some day.
*Hugs* to my aunt and uncle up on the hill.
