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The bride wore green

Keeper Sarah Dempsey holds a Waxy Tree Frog as she counts the frogs at London Zoo in London, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012. The annual count took place at the zoo Wednesday as keepers individually counted every animal and species at the zoo. The compulsory count is required as part of London Zoo's license. (Kirsty Wigglesworth / Associated Press)
Keeper Sarah Dempsey holds a Waxy Tree Frog as she counts the frogs at London Zoo in London, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012. The annual count took place at the zoo Wednesday as keepers individually counted every animal and species at the zoo. The compulsory count is required as part of London Zoo's license. (Kirsty Wigglesworth / Associated Press)

Sometimes it is nice to read stories from other cultures and learn what their customs and beliefs signify. A wedding between frogs – really? I wonder if the Indian “bride” had her croaking opinion considered in the union – or if it was an arranged marriage.

(S-R archive photo:  Waxy Tree Frog)

Spokesman-Review features writer Rebecca Nappi, along with writer Catherine Johnston of Olympia, Wash., discuss here issues facing aging boomers, seniors and those experiencing serious illness, dying, death and other forms of loss.