Glancing over my family and friends, I had to nod in agreement. "Not too bad at all."

"Anything on the horizon?"

"No. Cindy and I are blissfully happy in our home with our kids. Greg's happily married with his family. Natalie loves living with her father while she attends university. All our friends are happy and healthy. Things will change, we're all getting a little older, particularly our parents."

After eating, the kids quickly returned to the pool while couples either joined them, sat on the edge, dangling their legs in the water, or they'd find a seat in the shade or inside. Taking one of the comfortable chairs under...