Allow me a personal moment, please. Two days ago my daughter got married. My oldest daughter. Also my youngest daughter. OK—my only daughter. (I have a son, but he’s not married. Yet.)
I am as proud and pleased as a father can be. To be clear, I was very proud when she won a four-year college scholarship (OK—she did that twice, and I was proud both times). I was proud when she graduated from high school, and again when she graduated, with honors, from college. But all of those accomplishments, and the dozens of others like them, are of an entirely different character—not the least bit insignificant, but not in the same emotional league.
I like Jameson, my new son-in-law, and in fact he works in our office. He is very bright, very creative, and one of the few people I’ve ever met who is more nerdy (I mean it in a good way) than me.
I hope and trust that they will have many years of happiness together, and I suspect they will also have a few moments of irritation, a few of anxiety, and possibly even a few of unhappiness. I hope all those last are limited, and I have every reason to believe they will be. Good luck, Robyn and Jameson.
What does this have to do with elder law? Admittedly not much. It gives me a chance to reflect on how important it is for us to solve the problems facing our society as a result of the pending retirement of millions of Baby Boomers. It also reminds me why I work for a living—other, of course, than the fact that I love toiling in this particular vineyard.
OK, thanks for the indulgence. Now back to work.
Robert Fleming
Fleming & Curti, PLC
Tucson, Arizona
www.elder-law.com
www.specialneedsalliance.com
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