newbuzz...Today I enjoyed a lovely outdoor wedding shower. The sun was shining, there was a light breeze on the air, and the future bride was glowing. It was an old fashioned kitchen shower with three generations of women gathered together to share gifts and good wishes with the soon to be newly wed. We laughed over stories of our own cooking fiascoes while we admired the kitchen gadgets and accessories that she will use to set up her kitchen. We talked about the division of labor in each of our homes as well as which men are willing to go shopping and which ones leave it to their wives. Our new young bride confidently stated that she will not shop for her husband's clothes, although she is trying to get him to incorporate some of her taste into his wardrobe. The older women among us nodded and smiled. We think she will learn that if she wants it her way, she will have to do it herself. And if she insists he do it, she will have to adjust her standards. This is the way it is between men and women. It is the stuff that makes life interesting and challenging at the same time. The way that we manage our differences is the main ingredient in marriage. If we do it well, our love will stay strong and bind us together for a lifetime.