The struggle to say hello while you're with the bride is a conundrum. I was blessed to visit with Leona years ago while she was in NYC.

Of course , it was beyond my wildest dreams meeting her (it's even MORE silky soft then it appears)

Duriing our visit, Anya phoned her. I thought to myself . . . ' this isn't so bad'

To your point, while in a local restaurant( on Long Island) years ago I ran into Gerv Girl(Diane)

A beautiful , sensual center parted beauty. A real internet presence.

I was with family and couldn't make any gesture to her. It was a heartache.

Then I realized she was in mourning with her family. So of course , I relished the irony of the moment . . .but had to let it be