I have been around the block a few times...52 years a resident of the planet earth! This weekend I attended a housewarming party for my niece and her fiance. I  looked around and realized that I had been fortunate to witness the coming of age of the next generation of my family.

I remember that not to long ago we were kissing boo-boos, and worrying about their grades, and praying for them to find their dreams in something good.

As I looked around, I saw the faces of people I love, living good lives, and doing things that made…