The Shutdown is still here. It occasionally makes for some ruffled feathers. It also holds the allure of what could be in Stephen's Secret Mystery Box for the Republicans if they agree to end the impasse. Or they could get what's behind the "curtain."
As I've hinted at before, there will be ripple effects from the Shutdown, and now brides and grooms are finding out that their carefully planned ceremony for their special wedding day is in jeopardy. That includes the wedding of Mike Cassesso and MaiLien Le which was scheduled for this coming Saturday at the Jefferson Memorial. This was a disaster in the making. But, did you know that Stephen Colbert is an Ordained Minister of the American Marriage Ministries? It's true. He showed his license which I am inclined to believe is legitimate.
So, why would Stephen talk about this part-time job of his? To save the day, that's why. You might not believe this, but Stephen Colbert married the happy couple, Mike Cassesso and MaiLien Le on his TV show. It was:
The 2013 Government Shutdown Wedding of the Century!
Mandy Patinkin showed up to give a non-denominational Jewish blessing for the bride and groom. He also put in a plug for the new season of Homeland starting this fall on Showtime. Audra McDonald sang for the first dance. Stephen conducted himself and the wedding perfectly. It was a match made in the studio.
Stephen's guest last night, and I don't know if he was invited to the wedding or not, was David Finkel. The latest book by David Finkel is "Thank You For Your Service." It is about the trauma that our soldiers have gone through and continue to go through even after they are home. He encouraged Stephen and any of us to start a serious conversation with these Veterans. It's the least we can do.
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