Ruthi was in Chicago for her college sorority (Sigma Lambda Sigma) reunion this past week-end. She had a great time and came back with a hoarse voice from talking almost the entire time. The schedule included dinner Friday night, get-together picnic all day Saturday and finally the “farewell” breakfast on Sunday morning – WHEW!
The invitees were from the pledge classes during the 1960’s; which means that all of them are at least in their 60’s. Conversations covered children, grand-babies, great-grand-babies, Pensions, Social Security, Medicare, golf, health, pastimes, activities, etc. etc. etc. And, then on Saturday they talked about . . . There were about 40+ out of 145 possible women. This is the 3rd reunion of the 60’s SigLambs and for some of the attendees this was their first time attending. Everyone looked great; though some like Ruthi had put on weight and/or still didn’t have any grey hair.
While Ruthi and two other sisters were having a snack at a local Panera’, they noted their server’s name was “Journey”. They asked how she got such a unique name. Her parents were “Dead Heads” (i.e. followers of the Grateful Dead Band’s concerts across America). Since they each had a favorite Grateful Dead song/title that they wanted to name the child, they made a bet – if she went into labor at a concert she would win and name the baby. The mother was into her 8th month at a concert when she went into labor – hence “Journey”.
