Laura and I went to two family events today. A cookout at my parents, attended by a whopping 2/3rds of my family and then cocktails at the Dunes Club with Laura's grandparents and her Aunt and Uncle.

I call her crazy, but Laura was struck by the disparity between our families. Her's is very talkative and political (on this we agree), while mine is quiet and reserved. I disagree on this. I may be quiet and reserved, but there was no silence (uncomfortable or otherwise) that I was aware of at my family's gathering.

If there is any difference, it probably comes from the fact that her family is full of lawyers, and mine is full of engineers.