TIME

My brother finished transferring my wedding video from VHS tape to DVD. I can't even recall the last time I watched it.

It was very poignant to basically watch a moving time capsule from 15 years ago, November 4, 1989.

Of course the first thing you notice is how young (and thin) everyone looks, like we were just kids. Some people had a lot more hair back then, and I'm not only talking about the groom (side note: in informal polls throughout the years, the overwhelming majority say I look better without hair, than with it. Vote now.)

As the camera scanned the audience we were struck by the effect time had on people, not necessarily aging, but seeing where these same people were 15 years later, today.

Some are no longer with us on earth, having passed away, their image on video a reminder of their more vibrant self.

Some couples are no longer together, the strain of divorce having taken it's toll, once happily married, now living apart, out of love.

Some have been out of touch all these years, their well being and current residence unknown to us.

Ironically, the recorded video of a joyous occasion was tinged with sadness and regret on what once was and now is no longer, a reminder of the brevity of life and to live each day to its fullest.