Front Porch Fighter: Marital Bliss

Monday, July 7, 2008

Marital Bliss

This weekend, on Saturday, I performed a wedding ceremony for my friend Nick and his now wife Amber at the historic Stillwell house here in Tucson. Nick was at the academy with me and started on the streets the same day in the same district as me.

I haven't done a wedding ceremony for about five years. I always preferred funeral services, because it seems like people listen a little closer and the impact can be a little greater. However, other than a little fumbling with the rings, the ceremony was flawless and fun. I think I am better at wedding ceremonies than I used to be in the old days.

No, do not try to schedule me for all your friends weddings.

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What's in a Name?

Since a few have asked, "Why the name, 'Front Porch Fighter' ?", I will take a stab at answering it.

In times past, the predominant feature of most houses was the front porch. It was right out there in front and it used to be a gathering place for people from the neighborhood. Friends could come over and hang out, lovers could swing on the porch swing and moms would entertain with lemonade. The front porch was a place to get to know others and it signified a willingness and a desire to be in community.

The predominant feature on many homes built today is the garage. The garage is a place where you can pull your car in without anyone else having to talk to you or interrupt your schedule as you retreat into your private sanctuary. To me, the garage in front signifies a desire to live my own life and a kind of disconnect from the rest of the world.

While I appreciate some privacy and sanctuary, I feel that all too often, we are disconnected from the rest of the world and have lost a sense of community, which the home styles reflect. So, I am an advocate of the front porch....at least metaphorically speaking.

Hence, the name Front Porch Fighter.