Legally Rambling (10/17/09) It’s late in Dallas, as I walk down the hall the tap of my shoes echos from the hardwood floors, the shadows and curve of the hall slightly concealing the entrance to the library and then before me, above the door one of my favorite quotes, “Nisi Dominus custodierit domum, in vanum vigilant qui, custodiunt eam” or as translated by Victor Hugo, “Unless God protects a house, they who guard it watch in vain.” Yes, Les Miserables has always been one of my favorite books. But, you know, even little Cosette grows up!
What a great entry to mark our return to the Wright library after a few days of rendering unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s. Perhaps the happy feeling is fostered by jamming to Rob Thomas at a volume that will probably cause some minor ear damage, or wake the neighbors at the least, but it is the weekend – a clear day!
George Herbert stated it best when he said that “the best mirror is an old friend.” And, tonight Legally Rambling spent some quality time with the beautiful women and founders of the UNT Zeta Sigma chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma – many old friends. Now there is a quote which goes something like this - “You meet people who forget you. You forget people you meet. But sometimes you meet those people you can’t forget. Those are your friends.” I am so blessed to call many of these women that sacred word - friend. So without being to paternalistic or appearing patronizing – I am proud of all of them for being such great life teachers.
You see in my practice, I see so many people concerned with their estates – accumulation, distribution, taxation … etc. Money! So does an estate in life really deal only with accumulation of kingdom and treasure? I think not! A great life lesson - an estate in life consists of much, much more - it consists of building community. I believe that Emily Dickinson nailed it when she stated - “my friends are my estate” Thanks guys! and of course … Ramble On!
What a great entry to mark our return to the Wright library after a few days of rendering unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s. Perhaps the happy feeling is fostered by jamming to Rob Thomas at a volume that will probably cause some minor ear damage, or wake the neighbors at the least, but it is the weekend – a clear day!
George Herbert stated it best when he said that “the best mirror is an old friend.” And, tonight Legally Rambling spent some quality time with the beautiful women and founders of the UNT Zeta Sigma chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma – many old friends. Now there is a quote which goes something like this - “You meet people who forget you. You forget people you meet. But sometimes you meet those people you can’t forget. Those are your friends.” I am so blessed to call many of these women that sacred word - friend. So without being to paternalistic or appearing patronizing – I am proud of all of them for being such great life teachers.
You see in my practice, I see so many people concerned with their estates – accumulation, distribution, taxation … etc. Money! So does an estate in life really deal only with accumulation of kingdom and treasure? I think not! A great life lesson - an estate in life consists of much, much more - it consists of building community. I believe that Emily Dickinson nailed it when she stated - “my friends are my estate” Thanks guys! and of course … Ramble On!
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